Day 1 – Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your river ship. This evening, join your Cruise Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2 – Hoorn

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising across the IJmeer and Markermeer. After lunch, arrive in Hoorn, where you’ll embark on a walking tour of its iconic sights. Explore the town’s charming horn-shaped harbour, from which it takes its name.

Day 3 – Rotterdam, The Hague

Discover The Hague on a guided tour, visiting the Dutch parliament and the Peace Palace. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Rotterdam at your own pace.

Enhance Your Journey – Rotterdam City Walk with Stroopwafel Tasting

Stroll through Rotterdam’s striking skyline and tilted cube houses, stopping at a local market to sample the city’s famous stroopwafels.

Day 4 – Kinderdijk, Willemstad

Visit the World Heritage-listed village of Kinderdijk, known for having the country’s greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills. Your ship will then set sail for Willemstad, where you’ll have free time to explore.

Day 5 – Veere, Delta Works

Today, cruise through the scenic Zeeland region, renowned for its stunning landscapes and coastal beauty.

Insider Experience – Delta Works

Visit the Delta Works, one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects. Learn about the series of flood protection systems that took more than 30 years to complete. Consisting of 13 sections, the Delta Works form the largest flood protection system on the planet and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Day 6 – Ghent

Embark on a guided discovery of Ghent, including a scenic canal cruise.

Day 7 – Brussels

Awake in the heart of Brussels, a city that sits at the crossroads of culture and power as the political hub of Europe. Here, historic grandeur meets contemporary energy, creating a dynamic blend of old-world charm and modern life. The day is yours to enjoy – choose to enhance your journey with one of Travelmarvel’s optional experiences, or explore independently at your own pace. Your river ship remains docked until late this evening, allowing plenty of time to wander the city or enjoy Brussels’ lively nightlife after dinner on board.

Enhance Your Journey – Bruges

Travel to Bruges, the enchanting capital of West Flanders. Stroll along cobbled streets, admire winding canals and take in the city’s beautifully preserved medieval architecture. Highlights include the iconic Market Square and the impressive 83-metre-high bell tower. Complete your visit with a scenic canal cruise, gliding through Bruges’ waterways and seeing the city from a picturesque waterside perspective.

Enhance Your Journey – Belgian Beer World

Delve into Belgium’s world-renowned beer culture, which boasts more beer brands than any other country and has earned UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Discover its rich brewing history, quirky traditions and extraordinary range of flavours, aromas and styles in a multi-sensory experience not to be missed.

Day 8 – Antwerp

Arrive in Antwerp and embark on a guided walking tour. Discover the vibrant Grand Square, with its bustling market, before visiting the impressive Steen Castle and the majestic Cathedral of Our Lady. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore further. For those keen to immerse themselves in Antwerp’s culinary delights, consider joining a Belgium chocolate tour.

Enhance Your Journey – Chocolate Nation Tour

Sample some of Belgium’s renowned chocolate, and taste for yourself why they’re considered the world’s finest.

Day 9 – Antwerp

Today, visit the Flanders Field Museum, where immersive exhibits and personal stories bring the history of the Great War to life. Continue to the Menin Gate, the iconic memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the British Commonwealth who have no known grave. After your visit, you will head to the Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth War Graves site in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield.

Day 10 – Maastricht

Set out on a guided tour of Maastricht, the birthplace of the modern European Union. Developed as a Roman settlement around 50BC, it is a city of many personalities having undergone a number of identity changes throughout its history. Admire the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady, one of the oldest remaining religious buildings in the city, see traces of the Middle Ages in the city walls, stroll along the city’s iconic cobblestone roads, and enjoy the welcoming feel of what is today an energetic university city.

Enhance Your Journey – Regional Wine Tasting

Masstricht is filled with underground cellars that are ideal for wine storage. On this optional excursion, you’ll visit one of the oldest cellars in the Netherlands, where’ll you’ll be guided around the facilities and the cellars, before sampling three local wines from the region.

Day 11 – Nijmegen

Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Situated close to the German border in the east of the country, Nijmegen celebrated its 2,000th birthday in 2005. Nijmegen’s fame stretched to new corners when legendary America singer Nina Simone bought a home there in 1988, staying until 1990. Admire the city’s many beautiful historic buildings and landmarks, and don’t miss a visit to one of the city’s many bars to soak up a slice of authentic Dutch charm.

Day 12 – Arnhem

In Arnhem visit the Airborne Museum, viewing a depiction of the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine River in September 1944.

Day 13 – Amsterdam

Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time.

Enhance Your Journey – Muiderslot Castle

One of the most famous castles in the Netherlands, Muiderslot Castle has origins dating back to the 13th century. It is known for its round corner towers, moat and picturesque gardens.

Day 14 – Amsterdam

Enjoy a day of exploration. Tonight, sit down to a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Insider Experience – Keukenhof Gardens

Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, a visual feast encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips.

Enhance Your Journey – Volendam and Edam

With the afternoon at leisure, you may wish to join an optional tour to the quaint fishing village of Volendam and nearby Edam, where you’ll get to sample some of their renowned cheeses.

Day 15 – Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

Today, your journey comes to an end. After saying farewell to your fellow travellers, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.