Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Amsterdam, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Later, gather for a welcome dinner. Stay: Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam (D)
This morning, set out on a private canal cruise and guided walking tour that reveals the history and architecture of this fascinating city. Later, board your river ship with priority embarkation and time to unwind in your premium cabin or suite. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner, then cruise out of Amsterdam. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/D)
Arrive in Arnhem for an excursion to the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection. Then, visit the Hartenstein Airborne Museum and nearby war cemetery. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
Embark on today's remarkable excursion, seeing the Watersnoodmuseum and stopping in the charming village of Veere. Later, enjoy a private, pre-dinner cocktail party in the ship's Amadeus Club, followed by an exclusive Chef 's Highlights dinner. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
Dock in Ghent, Belgium, and take an excursion to medieval Bruges, where you savour a delicious lunch of moules-frites (mussels and fries). Return to bustling Ghent for a walking tour and view Van Eyck's The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
Explore the lively city of Antwerp, the most populous in Belgium. Visit Rubenshuis, former residence of Peter Paul Rubens, with its beautiful gardens, and then stop at a private workshop that demonstrates the art of diamond cutting. Tonight, enjoy a gala dinner aboard the ship. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
Disembark for a full day that begins in Delft, where you pay a visit to the Royal Delft porcelain factory. Enjoy lunch and a full afternoon at Keukenhof Gardens. Open only in spring, its breathtaking floral displays epitomize the striking beauty of Holland. Discover extravagant gardens of tulips and other blooms ablaze with rainbow colours — a spectacular and unforgettable experience. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
Back in Amsterdam, disembark to drive past tulip fields en route to a private flower grower. Meet the family who runs this farm and enjoy lunch ashore. Then, pay a visit to the Museum Mill, which can pump up to 16,000 gallons of water every minute. Climb to the ridge for a peek inside, admiring the gears and other fascinating mechanisms at work. Afterward, savour a cheese tasting near Edam. Stay: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Cara (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cruise through Holland's and Belgium's finest cities and towns, experiencing nine days of exclusive Connections sightseeing led by your Resident Tour Director
- Indulge in a full afternoon at stunning Keukenhof Gardens, where you enjoy lunch surrounded by flowering bulbs
- Sample local cuisine during culinary experiences ashore, from a lunch of moules-frites to a tasting of Edam cheese
- Marvel at a family tulip farm on a private visit
- Visit the Watersnoodmuseum, which vividly recounts stories of the people who lived through a terrible flood
- Enter an esteemed diamond-cutting workshop to learn more about this fascinating practice
- The Finest Small-Group River Cruise Experience in Europe
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Boutique Accommodations with City Stays Included Before and After Your Cruise
- Exclusive Shore Excursions with Dedicated Vehicles
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Private Shipboard and Onshore Dining
- House Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks with Meals
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
- High or low water levels may impact sailing and require changes to the itinerary
- Minimum age is 12 years
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00pm on Day 1
- Last group event: dinner aboard ship on Day 8
Go beyond the guidebook for authentic discovery and discover a destination as only the locals know it. Read more
Boutique connections in every destination staying in boutique hotels that tell a story. Read more
A&K's Resident Tour Directors have lived for decades - perhaps even their entire lives - in the places you visit. Read more
Deck Plans
Cabins
Oceanview
Standard Stateroom
Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Balcony
French Balcony
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Suite
Amadeus Suite
Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Abercrombie & Kent.
