Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels
- Day 2
Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Palace, and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Belgium walking tour - explore Belgium's culinary heritage including chocolates, waffles, and craft beers (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Grand Place Manneken Pis Royal Palace St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral - Day 3
Brussels
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Belgium's Comic Heritage tour including exclusive visit to the Comic Art Museum exploring Tintin and the Smurfs, followed by a master caricature workshop with renowned Belgian caricature artist Jan Op de Beeck (4 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Parc du Cinquantenaire Comic Art Museum - Day 4
Brussels to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills - visit the charming village famous for picturesque windmills, traditional green wooden houses, and artisan handicraft workshops
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - relaxed cycling tour through the Waterland area with green landscapes, winding canals, and charming villages (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Clog painting on board - local clog painter demonstration and hands-on painting opportunity on your Emerald Star-Ship (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Zaanse Schans 
- Day 6
Rotterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Private visit to the Mauritshuis and orientation walk in The Hague - visit the royal and administrative capital of the Netherlands, including guided tour of the Mauritshuis museum featuring Dutch painting from Rembrandt and Vermeer era, including Girl with A Pearl Earring (EmeraldPLUS)
- Cycling and tasting tour of Rotterdam - guided cycling tour through Noordereiland district, Lost Luggage Depot sculptures, Fenix Food Factory tasting, and Erasmusbrug to Old Harbour and Maritime Museum area (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Delft Pottery Factory visit - learn about Dutch earthenware tradition dating back to the 1500s at a working factory (4 hours, easy activity level)
- Royal Delft Tile Workshop - hands-on workshop to learn and paint your own Delft Blue tile to take home
Landmarks Mauritshuis Erasmusbrug Maritime Museum 
- Day 7
Rotterdam to Willemstad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam - coach tour explaining the city's modern skyline legacy, walking tour of the Museum district, and local market tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside - cycling tour across reclaimed land through verdant Dutch countryside, passing notable landmarks and returning to the ship (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Witte Huis - Day 8
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp - guided tour of the city centre including Renaissance city hall and Hat Steen medieval fortress, followed by free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges - guided tour through this picturesque medieval gem known for canals, cobblestone streets, Gothic landmarks, bell towers, and basilicas, with free time for local chocolate, fries, and beer (9 hours, active activity level)
- Antwerp's hidden treasures - walking tour through the city known for chocolate making tradition, including tasting and hands-on workshop (2 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Antwerp City Hall Het Steen - Day 9
Nijmegen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen - explore the town centre including Valkhof Park and St. Stephen's Church, learning about Roman relics, medieval architecture, and the city's fascinating history
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour of Nijmegen - guided cycling tour along the River Waal learning about the city during Roman times, under Charlemagne's rule, and Nijmegen's role in World War II (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Shanty choir - performance from a traditional Dutch fishermen's choir celebrating the country's maritime heritage on board this evening (EmeraldPLUS)
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo - guided tour of this opulent palace that served as the Dutch royal family's summer residence from the 17th century until 1975, featuring spectacular gardens (4 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Valkhof Park St. Stephen's Church Paleis Het Loo - Day 10
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - tour of the iconic 32-hectare gardens with over seven million bulbs including 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, orchids, statues commissioned by world-renowned artists (open March to May only)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer - early morning visit to the largest floral market in the world where over 45 million flowers change hands daily (2.5 hours, easy activity level)
- Hidden gems of Amsterdam - relaxed personal tour of Amsterdam's quieter, authentic side including the historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century house with preserved Catholic church, and local brewery (2.5 hours, moderate activity level)
- Dutch apple pie making - meet a local in Hoorn who will share life stories and a family recipe for traditional Dutch apple pie (4 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Royal FloraHolland Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 11
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
