Western Front Explorer

Explore Amsterdam and immerse yourself in World War I history in the Somme battlefields, visiting Fromelles, Ypres and Passchendaele. Discover Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating hotel for the next 15 days, where you’ll have time to unpack and get ready for everything that’s about to come.

Day 2: Amsterdam

After your chosen activity, we have left the afternoon free so you can get out and explore more on your own. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.

Day 3: Arnhem

Once again, select the activity that appeals to you today.

Day 4: Nijmegen

Dock in Nijmegen today, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Here, you’ll enjoy a special visit.

Day 5: Maastricht

Tour Maastricht, renowned for its maze of tunnel caves, Roman history and historic architecture. Afterwards, enjoy free time.

Day 6: Antwerp

Today you’ll arrive in Antwerp. You might like to spend today visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery. Alternatively, enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Antwerp.

Day 7: Antwerp

Join a culinary walk to sample Belgium’s renowned waffles and chocolate, and taste for yourself why they’re considered the world’s finest.

Day 8: Ghent, Ypres

Today, visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth War Graves site in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield.

Day 9: Ghent

Today presents two very different sightseeing choices. Afterwards, return to your ship for dinner.

Day 10: Ghent, Bruges

Enjoy a full day to soak up the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt plaza and medieval bell tower.

Day 11: Veere, Delta Works

Cruise into the Zeeland region, home to one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects, the Delta Works, an incredible series of flood protection systems that took more than 30 years to complete.

Day 12: Willemstad, Kinderdijk

Take a tour of Willemstad. After a midday sail, visit the World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, known for having the country’s greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills.

Day 13: Rotterdam

After your morning activity, maybe head off and explore Rotterdam on your own. Later, enjoy dinner on board your luxurious river ship.

Day 14: Amsterdam

Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips. Tonight, sit down to the Captain’s farewell dinner.

Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

Sadly, today your journey draws to a conclusion. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers, disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport.