Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Amsterdam, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Later, gather for a welcome dinner. Stay: Sofitel Legend The Grand 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 Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (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 Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (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 Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (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 Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (B/L/D)
Start your day on a sweet note, partaking in a hands-on Belgian chocolate workshop, learning how to make your own mouthwatering pralines to sample and take home with you. After lunch back aboard your vessel, disembark to enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:
- Bike the Streets of Antwerp with a guide to see Steen castle, city hall, the cathedral, central station and the old port.
- Explore the Red Star Line Museum to learn the stories of emigrants to America who crossed the Atlantic aboard this famed shipping company's vessels.
- View Rubens Paintings at the Antwerp Cathedral, admiring key religious works by the Flemish Baroque master.
Return to your ship and later gather for dinner. Stay: Amadeus Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (B/L/D)
Disembark in Delft, where you visit the Royal Delft porcelain factory. Enjoy lunch and a full afternoon at Keukenhof Gardens. Open only in spring, its breathtaking floral displays epitomise the beauty of Holland. Discover extravagant gardens of tulips and other blooms ablaze with rainbow colours on an unforgettable experience. Tonight, enjoy a gala dinner on board your vessel. Stay: Amadeus Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (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 Cara, Amadeus Imperial or Amadeus Riva (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 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
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service
- 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.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- High or low water levels may impact sailing and require changes to the itinerary
- Please note that A&K guests and other passengers will be travelling onboard ship simultaneously
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00pm on Day 1
- Last group event: dinner aboard ship on Day 8
Delivering the best in comfort and service in the world's greatest destinations. Read more
Every journey we offer has been designed by on-the-ground experts who know each destination intimately. Read more
A&K's small group journeys include unmatched service, local knowledge and painstaking attention to detail. 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.
Brochure
Abercrombie & Kent Small Group Journeys (2025)
Availability
Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Abercrombie & Kent. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Abercrombie & Kent. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Similar Tours
10 Days Oslo Copenhagen
Operated By: Abercrombie & Kent
10 Days Budapest Prague
Operated By: Abercrombie & Kent
