Tour Description

Discover the treasures of Belgium and Hollandwhile cruising from Brussels to Amsterdam. Take in the quintessential Dutch scenes of windmills, waterways, and seemingly endless rows of blooming colour. Embark in Brussels and sail to Ghent— “The Diamond of Flanders.” Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral with its stunning Flemish artwork. For moving battlefield remembrances, visit In Flanders Fields Museum and take part to the Last Post Ceremony. On to Holland for a visit the former Dutch East India Company trading port. In Kinderdijk, see 19 windmills built in 1740 for water management and marvel at the Erasmus Bridge in the historic port city of Rotterdam.

Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

Priced From:

$ 6576pp ^*

Start Location: Brussels, Netherlands

End Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Major Destinations: Keukenhof ,Ghent,Amsterdam

Breakfast Meals Included: 7

Lunch Meals Included: 6

Dinner Meals Included: 7

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Belgium. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2:00 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT (D)

Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore Ghent- "The Diamond of Flanders"- with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You'll visit St. Bavo's Cathedral-with its remarkable Flemish artwork. Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. You'll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GHENT (B,L,D)

Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders DISCOVERY Visit the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres-named for the soldier's famed poem. Learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the lasting remembrance to follow. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museum's cafe. DISCOVERY Following the museum, visit battlefields, cemeteries, memorials, and private collections. DISCOVERY Experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG (B,L,D)

A Spicy History in Middelburg's Dutch Harbour Town CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Halland learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Veere. ACTIVE Alternatively, bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host. VEERE History and Scottish Houses CLASSIC Explore the town of Veere with an expert local guide. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DORDRECHT (B,L,D)

Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You'll hear about the windmill's vital role in the Netherland's history and why it became a national symbol of Holland. Enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbour. ACTIVE Experience Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvellous Erasmus Bridge. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM (B,L,D)

Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch onboard. HAARLEM Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports ACTIVE Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Visit Haarlem, a major flower- bulbs growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards. Enjoy dinner on board your ship this evening as you sail to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)

Canals of Colourful Amsterdam ACTIVE Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR: DISCOVERY Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age". This afternoon, you might consider joining one of the Optional Excursions available. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Departure Date :

2026-04-26

Return Date :

2026-05-03

Single : 10102 NZD

Twin : 6737 NZD

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Departure Date :

2026-04-12

Return Date :

2026-04-19

Single : 9852 NZD

Twin : 6576 NZD

Open

Treasures Of Belgium & Holland

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