Your Itinerary
Day 1 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 2 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN (D)
Day 2 - NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM
Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills
ACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen - the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B,L,D)
A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful Antwerp
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You'll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.
Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR (B,L,D)
Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafes
ACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY Take a guided visit to Abbey of Maredsous, a Benedictine monastery where you can taste the fruits of the monks' labor and learn about the history and daily life of the abbey. Enjoy a tasting of cheese, paired with some of the Abbey's beer, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architecture.
Take free time to stroll along Namur's cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafes and bookshops.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIEGE (B,L,D)
Historic Wonders and Wonderful Waffles
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Fiery City" of Liege with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don't miss sampling authentically sweet Liege Waffles, OR:
CLASSIC Explore the town of Bastogne, where in the winter of 1944-1945 Allied defenders held off German forces in the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne War Museum and the star-shaped Mardasson Memorial, which honors the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed or wounded in the Battle.
During dinner, enjoy a short sailing to Maastricht.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAASTRICHT (B,L,D)
Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast
ACTIVE Maastricht's charm awaits, follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to Fort Eben-Emael?the largest and best-preserved World War II bunker, which could house 1200 soldiers within 3 miles of underground tunnels! Descend into the underground barracks and visit the museum, OR:
CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centre.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts
ACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Brussels, see the Town Hall with its landmark buildings and discover the many local bars, cafes and shops of the Lower Town Streets.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
Day 8 - BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)