Tulips and Windmills

Holland & Belgium in Bloom: 10-Day River Cruise

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a 10-day cruise through the Low Countries, where tulips, windmills, art, and medieval charm await. From Amsterdam’s Golden Age canals to Bruges’ medieval squares, you’ll experience the heart of Dutch and Belgian culture. Enjoy world-class art, regional cuisine, and vibrant floral displays—including the stunning Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower park.

What’s Included

• 10-day cruise with a river-view stateroom
• Return travel from the UK
• 8 guided tours with personal audio headsets
• All meals included:
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 7 lunches
  • 9 dinners
  • Includes Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
• Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
• Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Culture Curriculum featuring:
  • Wooden shoe and windmill demonstrations
  • Dutch cheese and jenever tasting
  • Folk performances and lectures on tulip mania & Belgian politics
• All port charges included
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Arrive and board your ship. Spend the afternoon exploring Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or enjoy the canals.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Amsterdam Canal Tour

Morning canal cruise. Afternoon free to visit museums or wander city streets. Depart Amsterdam in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Hoorn, The Netherlands

Explore Hoorn, a seafaring town from Holland’s Golden Age. Optional countryside excursion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Arnhem, The Netherlands

Visit Paleis Het Loo or take a WWII battlefield tour including the Airborne Museum.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kinderdijk & Antwerp, Belgium

Morning tour of Kinderdijk’s windmills (UNESCO site). Afternoon sailing to Antwerp. Explore the city in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Antwerp, Belgium

Tour includes Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, and Steen Castle. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ghent & Bruges, Belgium

Visit Bruges and see Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child and the Beguinage. Lunch in Bruges or aboard ship in Ghent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Delta Works & Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Visit Veere and tour the Delta Works flood barrier. Return to ship in Bruinisse. Evening in Rotterdam.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Keukenhof Gardens & Amsterdam

Morning visit to Keukenhof Gardens—millions of tulips and spring blooms. Afternoon free in Amsterdam.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Depart Amsterdam

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast