Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brussels
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Belgium walking tour (extra expense) - explore Brussels' culinary heritage including world-famous chocolates, golden waffles and artisan craft beers, 1.5 hours
Landmarks Grand Place Manneken Pis Royal Palace St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral - Day 3
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Belgium's Comic Heritage tour (extra expense) - exclusive tour of the Comic Art Museum exploring Tintin and the Smurfs, followed by a master caricature workshop with renowned Belgian artist Jan Op de Beeck, 4 hours
Landmarks Parc du Cinquantenaire - Day 4
Brussels to Amsterdam
Brussels to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE) - relaxed cycling tour on flat ground through pretty Waterland, famous for green landscapes, winding canals and charming villages
- Clog painting on board (EmeraldPLUS) - demonstration and hands-on opportunity to try this unique craft with a local clog painter
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 6
Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Private visit to the Mauritshuis and orientation walk in The Hague (EmeraldPLUS) - visit the royal and administrative capital on the North Sea coast, including the Mauritshuis museum with works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, including the famous Girl with A Pearl Earring
- Cycling and tasting tour of Rotterdam (EmeraldACTIVE) - guided tour through the historic Noordereiland district, Lost Luggage Depot sculptures, Fenix Food Factory for local delicacies, and the Old Harbour and Maritime Museum area
- Delft Pottery Factory visit (extra expense) - learn about this popular earthenware tradition dating back to the 1500s at a working factory, 4 hours
- Royal Delft Tile Workshop (extra expense) - experience the craft of Delft Blue yourself by painting your own tile to take home
Landmarks Mauritshuis Erasmusbrug - Day 7
Rotterdam to Willemstad
Rotterdam to Willemstad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside (EmeraldACTIVE) - cycling tour across reclaimed land through Dutch countryside, passing notable city landmarks
Landmarks Witte Huis - Day 8
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges (extra expense) - guided tour of this picturesque medieval gem known for canals, cobblestone streets, well-preserved historic architecture, Gothic landmarks, bell towers and basilicas. Experience local chocolate, fries and beer, 9 hours
- Antwerp's hidden treasures (extra expense) - walking tour through this city known for its rich tradition of chocolate making, including tasting and hands-on workshop, 2 hours
Landmarks Renaissance City Hall Hat Steen - Day 9
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour of Nijmegen (EmeraldACTIVE) - guided tour along the River Waal learning about the city's Roman history, Charlemagne's rule, and its role in World War II
- Shanty choir (EmeraldPLUS) - evening performance on board from a traditional Dutch fishermen's choir celebrating the country's maritime heritage
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense) - guided tour of the summer residence of the Dutch royal family from the 17th century until 1975, featuring opulent decorations and spectacular gardens, 4 hours
Landmarks Valkhof Park St. Stephen's Church - Day 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer (extra expense) - early morning visit to the world's largest floral market where more than 45 million flowers change hands every day, 2.5 hours
- Hidden gems of Amsterdam (extra expense) - relaxed personal tour through quieter, more authentic side of the city including the historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century house with preserved Catholic church, and local brewery for beer and snacks, 2.5 hours
- Dutch apple pie making (extra expense) - meet with a local to learn about life in Hoorn and learn a family recipe for traditional Dutch apple pie, 4 hours
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Royal FloraHolland - Day 11
Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Amsterdam to Copenhagen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Copenhagen
Copenhagen- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City tour of Copenhagen and Canal Cruise
Landmarks Nyhavn Amalienborg Palace - Day 13
Copenhagen
Copenhagen- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Christiansborg Palace (EmeraldPLUS) - visit the striking palace that once housed Danish kings and queens and today serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament and Supreme Court
- Tastes of Denmark (extra expense) - flavourful journey through Denmark's culinary traditions including æbleskiver, tarteletter, regional tasting and typical Danish beverage, 3 hours
Landmarks Tivoli Gardens Rosenborg Castle Christiansborg Palace - Day 14
Copenhagen
Copenhagen- Meals
- Breakfast
