Tulip Serenade

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Step aboard in the heart of charming Amsterdam, where your journey begins and will return after this springtime cruise through fields of color. After settling in, raise a glass with a welcome cocktail, followed by a festive dinner to kick off your adventure. Let the traditional shanty choir onboard serenade you as evening falls. Later, we depart and set our course for Arnhem.

Arnhem – Where History Meets Today

In the “Green City on the Rhine,” past and present merge in captivating harmony. Morning brings a guided tour of Arnhems' historic streets and modern life highlighting the city's dramatic role in history. After lunch, explore Arnhem at your pace - wander through scenic parks, museums, and charming boutiques. For art lovers, the Kröller-Müller Museum awaits with the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection. In the early evening, we sail onward to Middelburg.

Zeeland Delights – Culinary Treasures in Veere

The morning invites relaxation and a gentle start in the welcoming capital of Zeeland. Steeped in history as a hub of the Dutch East India Company nearly 400 years ago, Middelburg tells its story through 1,200 historic buildings. Join us for a city walk, then in the afternoon choose between a culinary tour to the old trading town of Veere or an E-bike ride to Vlissingen, discovering Zeeland's scenic coast and savoring the fresh sea breeze. By early evening, we continue on to Belgium.

Medieval Magic in Ghent and Bruges

As dawn breaks, we arrive in Ghent. Wander the city on a guided tour, including St. Bavo's Cathedral and the famous Ghent Altarpiece, and feel the lively blend of medieval history and modern life in the old town. In the afternoon, venture into UNESCO-listed Bruges, strolling its romantic streets and canals while sampling Belgian chocolates and local beers. Time remains for independent exploration before we set sail again in the evening.

Antwerp's Gems and Brussels Highlights

Sunrise lights up Belgium's capital, where we drop anchor in Brussels. Morning excursions reveal the city's iconic Atomium and the sprawling Cinquantenaire Park, with free time after lunch for independent discovery. In the afternoon, Antwerp sparkles: enjoy a city tour of the world-renowned diamond district, capped by a visit to the majestic Cathedral of Our Lady, home to masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens.

Tulip Fields and Windmill Wonders – Keukenhof & Kinderdijk

Early morning over Europe's largest seaport, Rotterdam awakens. After breakfast, explore the historic windmills of Kinderdijk, standing proudly across the landscape. The afternoon brings the Keukenhof gardens, a breathtaking sea of tulips and daffodils. As you savor dinner aboard, we leisurely glide back toward Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Canals & Dutch Traditions

Arriving in Amsterdam, your final highlight awaits. In the morning, enjoy a serene canal cruise past historic façades alive with street life. The afternoon takes you to Zaanse Schans, where windmills, colorful wooden houses, and traditional crafts bring Dutch heritage to life - and don't forget to sample some authentic cheeses. The day culminates in a stroll through the picturesque fishing village of Marken. For active travelers, a gentle E-bike tour through Waterland's dikes, canals, and open meadows offers fresh air and scenic views.

Disembarkation after breakfast

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast onboard before saying goodbye. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home and looks forward to seeing you again in future.