Tulip Serenade

This afternoon, embark and settle into your cabin.

This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.

A Traditional Shanty Choir performance onboard makes a perfect beginning to your journey

After a restful night on board, set off to see the sights of one of the most unique cities in Europe. Beautiful bridges connect numerous parts of the city which is divided by hundreds of canals and waterways, lined with 17th century architecture.

Be sure to stop by the Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest building in the city or perhaps stop by the Anne Frank House – the day is yours to explore.

Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard after which the vessel departs Amsterdam.

Optional Excursions:

City tour of Amsterdam including canal boat tour and flower market

North Holland Excursion

Breakfast is served as the vessel arrives in the city of Arnhem.

Located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, Arnhem is a bustling city with plenty to offer, including a rich heritage including the famous John Frost Bridge – a ‘bridge too far‘ during the Battle of Arnhem, the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein and an open air museum which recounts daily life in Arnhem.

You can also visit the Burgers’ Zoo, the most-visited zoo in the Netherlands.

Back on board, enjoy dinner as we cruise to the Capital of Zeeland.

Optional Excursions:

“The Bridge of Arnheim” and the Airbourne Museum Hartenstein

City tour of Arnheim and open-air museum

After a morning spent cruising the waterways, we arrive in the picturesque town of Middelburg. In the Golden Age (17th c), the Dutch East India Company flourished, evidenced by the merchant houses and storefronts that line the canals.

For a feat of modern technology, visit the impressive Delta Works. This expansive series of dams was built to protect the area against flooding and high tides. Several original windmills still stand on the outskirts of town, representing another innovative technology of a bygone era.

Optional Excursions:

Guided tour of the Delta works and Veere

Middleburg Walking Tour

Overnight, cross the border into Belgium and reach the city of Ghent, where your vessel will remain anchored for the day.

Ghent is the country’s third largest city and one of Belgium’s best kept secrets. Home to the beautiful St. Bavo Cathedral and the famous Ghent Altarpiece, Ghent is also home to numerous other museums.There is something for everyone.

Another beautiful city worth visiting is nearby Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood with its holy relic – a vial of blood – that is said to be that of Jesus. Or perhaps visit the Groeninge Museum with its collection of artwork that spans several centuries.

This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner.

Optional Excursions:

City tour of Ghent

City tour of Bruges

Wake up in this beautiful Belgian port city, one of the largest ports in the world. Famous for its diamond trade, Antwerp is also home to numerous cultural jewels.

Among them, the Cathedral of Our Lady with paintings by the famous Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens, including the Raising of the Cross and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is not to be missed.

Spend the afternoon in Antwerp following individual pursuits or venture to the nearby capital city of Brussels, a major centre for international politics.

This evening enjoy the Captain’s Gala Dinner.

Optional Excursions:

City tour of Antwerp

City tour of Brussels

On today’s return to the Netherlands, we arrive at another major port city – Rotterdam. This vibrant city has a strong maritime history as well as bold, modern architecture.

Nearby, the historic windmills of Kinderdijk are a good example of the rich history of the Netherlands and are in contrast to the modern city.

This afternoon venture to the Keukenhof Flower Gardens. This beautiful park features more tulips in flower than anywhere else in the world. Over 7 million bulbs are planted here annually, with visitors from around the world coming to explore the 9-and-a-halfmile network of footpaths, including the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands.

Later this evening, enjoy a scenic cruising through Rotterdam as the vessel sets off for its final port of call – Amsterdam.

Optional Excursions:

City tour of Rotherdam

Tour of Kinderdijk

Tour of Keukenhof Gardens

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you back again soon!  You will be transferred back to Amsterdam airport for your flight or to meet your train back to London.