Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Start point
- Oosterdok 4, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hotelboat IRIS, 12:30 - 13:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Sailing dinner from Breukelen)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Short introductory bike ride along the River Vecht
- Sailing dinner from Breukelen
- Short walk through Vianen historic center (optional)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam canals, museums, and cafés before boarding (pre-tour)
- Early morning exploration of nearby harbor area
Landmarks River Vecht Breukelen Vianen - Day 2
Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk - Dordrecht
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Dutch countryside with farms, meadows, and windmills
- Visit to Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 historic windmills
- Optional tour inside a windmill at Kinderdijk
- Sailing to Dordrecht
Optional Activities
- Relaxed lunch in Schoonhoven
- Browse shops in Schoonhoven
- Coffee overlooking Kinderdijk panorama
Landmarks Schoonhoven Kinderdijk Dordrecht - Day 3
Willemstad - Tholen - Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sailing breakfast), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Sailing breakfast
- Short stroll through Willemstad
- Cycling along Volkerak locks to Tholen
- Afternoon sail and dinner on board toward Antwerp
- Evening stroll or nightcap in Antwerp (optional)
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Antwerp
- Nightcap ashore in Antwerp
Landmarks Willemstad Tholen Volkerak locks Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp - Day 4
St. Amands or Dendermonde
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the garden of Castle Wisselkerke)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Exploration time in Antwerp
- Cycling through the Scheldt tunnel with vintage wooden elevators
- Cycling along the River Scheldt through castles, meadows, and bird-filled wetlands
- Lunch in the garden of Castle Wisselkerke
- Belgian beer tasting on board
Landmarks Antwerp River Scheldt Castle Wisselkerke St. Amands Dendermonde - Day 5
Gent
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Cycling from St. Amands or Dendermonde to Gent through Belgian countryside
Optional Activities
- Explore Gent's lively streets and shops
- Relax at cafés along the canals
- Guided walking tour of Gent's cultural treasures
- Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral to see the 'Adoration of the Mystic Lamb' by the Van Eyck brothers
Landmarks Gent St. Bavo's Cathedral - Day 6
Bruges
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch at an old estate in the woodlands)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Cycling through woodlands from Gent to an old estate
- Leisurely lunch at an old estate
- Cycling along rail-to-trail path to Bruges
- Access to Bruges canals and medieval alleys
Optional Activities
- Explore more of Gent before departure
- Romantic dinner for two along the canal
- Lively meal with friends in Bruges
Landmarks Bruges - Day 7
Blankenberge
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell IRIS dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Premium Hotelboat IRIS)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Belgian countryside to Blankenberge
- Beach time at Blankenberge
- Farewell IRIS dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Stay on board and continue exploring Bruges
- Visit iconic Belfry in Bruges
- Explore Markt square in Bruges
- Walk through cobblestone streets and medieval architecture in Bruges
Landmarks Blankenberge Belfry of Bruges Markt Square - Day 8
Paris
- Meals
- Dinner (Romantic dinner cruise along the Seine with exquisite cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 star hotel in Paris)
Included Activities
- Private transfer by bus or minivan from IRIS to Paris
- Romantic dinner cruise along the Seine
- Guide accompaniment on dinner cruise
Optional Activities
- Stroll past Notre Dame
- Visit Sacré-Cœur
- Walk along charming boulevards and hidden corners of Paris
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Sacré-Cœur River Seine - Day 9
Paris Departure
- End point
- Paris, France (Hotel Adress will follow, 12:00)
Optional Activities
- Airport shuttle to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Landmarks Charles de Gaulle Airport
