Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam's canals, bridges and World Heritage centre
- Sampling of local snacks including cheese and Poffertjes
Optional Activities
- Visit to art galleries or museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour cruise along Amsterdam's canals
- Day 4
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and observation of master painters decorating in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
- Cycling tour from Dordrecht to Kinderdijk via e-bike through Dutch countryside
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 5
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tasting of locally grown North Sea oysters in farm-to-table experience onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church and 15th century town hall
- Excursion to the Delta Works to learn about the dams and storm surge barriers protecting the Netherlands from flooding
Landmarks Grote Kerk - Day 6
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience showcasing Belgium's culinary reputation
- Excursion to Ghent to explore medieval buildings, charming canals and culturally repurposed industrial factories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 7
Arnhem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture about the Netherlands' famed tulips and how they are grown
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit for in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and the British parachute operation in September 1944
- Netherlands Open Air Museum tour exploring 44 hectares featuring replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit showcasing royal family's rich history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Palais Het Loo Veluwe Nature Reserve - Day 8
Hoorn
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Fabrique des Lumières immersive digital art installation with Champagne
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Hoorn with local guide sampling fish and cheese delicacies
- Cheese farm visit to learn cheesemaking traditions and discover production techniques
- Ancestry of the Kitchen traditional Dutch apple pie making class with local cook
- Cycling tour of Hoorn exploring key sights like Oosterkerk and Ijssel Lake dyke
Landmarks Oosterkerk Ijssel Lake - Day 9
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens to see over seven million tulips from 800 varieties in artistic displays
Optional Activities
- Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
- Cycling tour of Amsterdam
- Visit to Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
- Visit to Anne Frank's House
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 10
Amsterdam - Bruges
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bruges with local guide exploring cobbled laneways, town squares and Belfry of Bruges
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 11
Bruges
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant featuring Flemish cuisine
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Bruges viewing medieval architecture and swans
- Beer and chocolate tasting with local guide exploring the city's crafting history
- Climbing the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for city views
- Belgian waffles at local eatery
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 12
Bruges - Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Brussels exploring elegant boulevards, grand squares and the World Heritage Grand Place
Landmarks Grand Place - Day 13
Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Brussels Airport
