Tulip Time in the Netherland & Belgium

Day One

AMSTERDAM - Board your ship and prepare for your journey through the Netherlands. Begin your journey in Amsterdam, where you will board your luxury ship and set sail along Dutch waterways. There, you’ll glide past Amsterdam’s historic harbor and canals.

Day Two

AMSTERDAM - Picturesque villages and fairytale allure. Stroll serene villages and revel in tulip-filled landscapes. Venture into the heart of the Dutch countryside, where canals, bridges, and thatched-roof homes transport you straight into a fairytale. Traverse through the serene countryside by bike, or wander Flevoland’s vibrant tulip fields, delighting in the timeless vistas of The Netherlands’ floral-filled landscape.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
· The IJsselmeer Scenic Cruising
· Giethoorn and Kampen Tour
· Flevoland Tulips and Bulb Fields
· Kampen Bike Tour

Day Three

BRUINISSE - Scenic Delta landscapes. Admire the Delta’s countryside and the marvels of Dutch engineering. Let the Delta’s serene waterways lead you to Zierikzee, where history, harbors, and quaint cafés await. Explore the marvels of the Delta Works at Neeltje Jans, or pedal through the picturesque streets of Bruinisse, enjoying the region’s scenic beauty and storied history.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:·
· Scenic Cruising
· Zierikzee City Tour with Old Fish Market and Dikke Toren
· Delta Works
· Bruinisse Bike Tour

Day Four

GHENT - Ghent’s canal-side cathedrals and Bruges’ medieval streets. Stroll down cobblestone streets where history and chocolate-making meet. Explore Ghent’s medieval heart, where canals shimmer beneath castle towers and St. Bavo’s Cathedral. Savor chocolate at a local shop, crafting your own pralines under the guidance of a master chocolatier, or spend the day wandering Bruges’ cobblestone streets, Grote Markt, and the Church of Our Lady, tasting local delights and soaking in the city’s timeless charm.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
· Ghent Walking Tour with Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
· Chocolate Workshop
· Full Day Bruges Excursion with Cathedral of Our Lady
· Full Day Bruges and Ghent Excursion

Day Five

ANTWERP - Historic sights in the heart of Antwerp. Step into cathedrals, castles, and hidden treasures. Discover Antwerp’s artistic and mercantile past on a walking tour or bike ride through its atmospheric streets. Then indulge in Belgium’s beloved treats–beer, waffles, and chocolate–or explore the masterpieces of Rubens and Van Eyck at KMSKA with a Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive experience. Springtime splendor awaits at Floralia for those drawn to blooming gardens.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
· Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit
· Antwerp Bike Tour
· Belgian Chocolate, Beer and Waffle Tasting
· KMSKA Royal Museum of Fine Arts Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive
· Floralia Flower Show

Day Six

ROTTERDAM - The storied harbors of Delfshaven and the windmills of Kinderdijk. Return to the Netherlands and admire Vermeer’s masterpieces at the Mauritshuis, a Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive, explore Delft’s centuries-old porcelain tradition, or dive into Rotterdam’s stunning modern architecture by foot or by bike. Later, experience iconic Dutch heritage at Kinderdijk’s 18th-century windmills, or uncover migration stories at the historic FENIX Museum.
Dutch heritage at Kinderdijk’s 18th-century windmills, or uncover migration stories at the historic FENIX Museum.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
· The Hague with Mauritshuis Museum Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive
· “the Best of Delft” Excursion
· Rotterdam Walking Tour and Tastes of Rotterdam
· Rotterdam Architectural Bike Tour
· Rotterdam and Delfshaven US Immigration Tour
· UNESCO Windmills with Private Windmill
· Kinderdijk Bike Tour
· Holland America and US Immigration Tour

Day Seven

AMSTERDAM - Tulip fields and storybook Amsterdam. Admire Amsterdam’s bridges and Keukenhof’s flowers. Cruise back to Amsterdam for a day filled with color and culture. Drift along the city’s historic canals on a private cruise, wander among seven million blooms at the breathtaking Keukenhof Gardens, or enjoy an expertly guided exploration of the world-renowned Rijksmuseum–an unforgettable finale to your Dutch journey, and part of your Smithsonian Journeys Experience.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
· Scenic Cruising Into Amsterdam
· Keukenhof Gardens Excursion
· Amsterdam Canal Cruise
· Rijksmuseum Guided Tour Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive

Day Eight

AMSTERDAM - Disembark and begin your journey home.

FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner