Sail through the Netherlands and Belgium's inland waterways. From Amsterdam, cruise across a large network of canals and rivers, making stops in important cities to absorb Dutch, German, and Flemish culture. See Dutch engineering marvels on display. Visit contemporary Rotterdam and the Kinderdijk windmills on your way to Antwerp, Europe's diamond center. Visit Keukenhof Gardens in the spring to experience them in full bloom.
Highlights
Visit Amsterdam, the Netherlands' capital, which is famed for its museums.
Explore the South Holland village community of Kinderdijk
See the lush paintings that adorn the Rijksmuseum
Tour Nijmegen, a 2,000-year-old city with Europe's busiest canal
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board your ship and settle into your stateroom, then spend the day exploring the charming city of Amsterdam. Stroll along its scenic canals, cross its many bridges, and take in the unique architecture of the gabled houses. Enjoy leisurely walks through local neighborhoods, stop for Dutch pancakes at a cozy café, or grab a stroopwafel to enjoy on the go. For art lovers, a visit to the renowned Rijksmuseum offers a chance to admire masterpieces by Rembrandt and other Dutch artists. Amsterdam’s inviting streets and vibrant culture make it a perfect city to discover on foot.
While in Amsterdam, use the city’s bike-friendly setup to get around efficiently. The flat terrain and network of bike lanes make cycling straightforward. Rent a bicycle and spend the day riding through neighborhoods, along canals, and by local cafés and shops. It’s a practical way to explore the city at your own pace.
Included Excursions: Amsterdam Canal Cruise and Keukenhof Gardens
Optional Excursions: Portuguese Synagogue & Amsterdam’s Jewish History, Cheeses of Edam & Beemster Keukenhof Gardens & Historic Haarlem,
Founded in 1300, Hoorn was named for its horn-shaped harbor along the Ijsselmeer, the artificial lake created by the construction of massive dams. Long before the dams, sailors had easy access to the North Sea from here, and this bolstered the success of the Dutch East India Company. A major trader with Asia and the most powerful company in the world, it made Hoorn one of its six home bases. The Dutch navigator Willem Corneliszoon Schouten was born in Hoorn; he is best known as the man who rounded the southern tip of South America in 1616 and named it “Cape Horn” for his birthplace. Brimming with history, the city’s cobblestone streets and age-old cheese warehouses are a delight to explore.
Included Excursions: Hoorn Walking Tour & Local Performance
Optional Excursions: Dutch Countryside by E-Bike, Tulips & Windmills
Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland. Throughout the city, there are hundreds of historic monuments and landmarks, including the Grote Kerk and the 13th-century Augustinian monastery known as Het Hof. The picturesque waterways and decorative bridges of Dordrecht exude a bygone era and are best explored on foot. The inner-city harbors are centuries old and lined with grand warehouses that have now been transformed into elegant homes. With a relaxed atmosphere and a plethora of quaint cafés and shops, Dordrecht oozes old-world charm.
Included Excursions: Historic Dordrecht
Optional Excursions: Historic Dordrecht & Delft, Historic Gouda & Stroopwafel, Behind the Scenes at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Kinderdijk is a village community in the Alblasserwaard province. This corner of South Holland, part of the scenic Waal and Merwede regions, has long been shaped by Rhine Delta waters. Kinderdijk is most known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th-century windmills. The charming hamlet is located amid low-lying polders, tracts of land reclaimed from the sea by the power of the windmills and enclosed by embankments, or dikes. This legendary place calls to mind the 1865 novel Hans Brinker, in which a heroic boy plugs his finger into a ruptured dike.
Nestled between the Linge and Merwede Rivers, Gorinchem is the largest fortified city in The Netherlands. The well-preserved city walls and the striking Dalem Gate, relics of a storied past, have stood guard over this charming locale since the 13th century. Fort Vuren offers panoramic views of the Merwede River and the picturesque Lingewijk neighborhood, with its tranquil canals and verdant gardens, invites leisurely exploration. Nearby Slot Loevestein, one of the biggest medieval castles in the Netherlands, stands amid a traditional Dutch river landscape.
Included Excursions: Kinderdijk Windmills
Optional Excursions: Gorinchem on Foot, Kinderdijk Windmills by E-bicycle, Kinderdijk by Vintage Barge, Kinderdijk Windmills & Dutch Cheese Making
Situated where the Lippe River flows into the Rhine, Wesel has long been an important trading center. The city reached its peak in the 15th century, when it was an influential member of the Hanseatic League, Northern Europe’s dominant confederation of mercantile guilds. During its heyday, Wesel even rivaled Cologne as a major commercial presence. Throughout its history, it has been overseen by Spain, The Netherlands, France and Prussia. Peter Minuit, the founder of New Amsterdam—today’s New York City—was born here. Today, the city recalls its glorious past in the Willibrord Cathedral, beautifully restored after Allied bombing, and the renovated structures of the stately Wesel Citadel.
Included Excursions: Xanten During the Time of Rome & Today
Perched on the south bank of the Waal River, vibrant Nijmegen is home to one of The Netherlands’ largest universities. Residents and students alike linger at sidewalk cafés and unique eateries and the city’s many shops offer items that reflect Nijmegen’s artistic sensibility. Nijmegen’s lower city is home to the charming Velorama, a bicycle museum, while the larger Valkhof Museum chronicles the city’s Roman and medieval past. Famously, Nijmegen was the site of a decisive three-day battle between Allied and German forces during World War II’s Operation Market Garden.
Included Excursions: Nijmegen by Foot
Optional Excursions: Life & Early Works of van Gogh, Dutch Beer Culture, Nijmegen & World War II
Straddling the Meuse River, Maastricht is one of The Netherlands’ oldest and most picturesque cities, boasting 1,677 Rijksmonumenten, or National Heritage Buildings. The narrow cobblestone streets and stunning churches of the car-free inner city evoke the rich medieval era, when the city held important places in the Carolingian and Holy Roman Empires. In the early 1990s, Maastricht took its place on the 20th-century world stage when the Maastricht Treaty was signed and the single European currency, the euro, was created here. Nearby, the American Military Cemetery in Margraten is the final resting place for more than 8,000 young men who fell during the march toward Germany after the D-Day Landings.
Included Excursions: Streets & Squares of Maastricht
A cosmopolitan city, Antwerp is one of the world’s major seaports. Its unique atmosphere comes from the contrasts between old and new, commerce and art. The Old Town and the expansive Grote Markt are filled with narrow, winding streets and medieval guild houses. The Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, Belgium’s largest church, contains works by 17th-century painter Peter Paul Rubens; he lived in the city and is entombed in the Church of St. James. Antwerp is also renowned for diamonds and chocolate. Many diamond cutters can be found here alongside countless confectioners.
Included Excursions: Antwerp Walking Tour
Optional Excursions: Jewish Traditions & Romi Goldmuntz, Flavors of Antwerp, Antwerp by Bicycle
Day 10: Antwerp, Belgium | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of the extensions.
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$2,999
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This itinerary runs departures aboard multiple sister-ship. Please contact us for more details.
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Standard Stateroom (F)
150 sq ft, river-view with half-height picture window. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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Standard Stateroom (E)
150 sq ft, river-view with half-height picture window. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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French Balcony Stateroom (D)
135 sq ft, river-view with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door & French balcony. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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French Balcony Stateroom (C)
135 sq ft, river-view with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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Veranda Stateroom (B)
205 sq ft, river-view with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door & full-size veranda. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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Veranda Stateroom (A)
205 sq ft, river-view with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door & full-size veranda. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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Veranda Suite (AA)
275 sq ft, river-view with full-size veranda off separate sitting room & French balcony off sleeping quarters. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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Explorer Suite (ES)
445 sq ft, river-view with private wraparound balcony off separate sitting room & French balcony off sleeping quarters. Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows. Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, outlets & USB ports. Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with heated floor and premium toiletries.
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*This itinerary runs departures aboard multiple sister-ships. Contact us for more details.
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
Apjeet Singh Button
2 hours ago
Erin seemed to know all about Galapagos locations and travel
Ted Farber
18 hours ago
Working with a company that is in USA and had english speaking helpers.
tamara helland
20 hours ago
Replied quickly
Could understand person clearly.
Dianne
4 days ago
He gave us honest information about different options we were considering, and he made everything happen in our shortened timeframe. We would be happy to work with him again!
Sarah Wilce
6 days ago
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
Apjeet Singh Button
2 hours ago
Erin seemed to know all about Galapagos locations and travel
Ted Farber
18 hours ago
Working with a company that is in USA and had english speaking helpers.
tamara helland
20 hours ago
Replied quickly
Could understand person clearly.
Dianne
4 days ago
He gave us honest information about different options we were considering, and he made everything happen in our shortened timeframe. We would be happy to work with him again!
Sarah Wilce
6 days ago
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
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