Tulips, The Netherlands
Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights The Netherlands in bloom There’s something irrepressibly joyful about nature springing to life, and nowhere more so than in beautiful Holland. Commencing in Amsterdam, with a cruise that takes in the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium. From the sleepy towns of Veere and Delft, to thriving modern centres like Rotterdam; from famous windmills and canals to timeless bridges and unique architectural styles, there is no better time to discover it all for yourself. 8 Day Cruise
Amsterdam > Amsterdam
Day 01
Amsterdam Let your journey of wonder commence. You will be warmly welcomed by your friendly crew as you embark on your Scenic Space-Ship. Tonight raise your glass at this evening’s welcome reception. Meals: D
Day 02
Dordrecht
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Freechoice: Join a knowledgeable local for a guided tour of Rotterdam. A dynamic, international city with a bold and passionately beating heart, Rotterdam is known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands or choose to explore beautiful Delft before dropping into the pottery factory and museum to discover more about the world famous Delft Blue Pottery.
Alternatively, discover picturesque Kinderdijk, famous for its historic windmills. This UNESCO World Heritage listed site is most renowned for its collection of 19 authentic windmills or visit Gouda, a town synonymous with cheese. Explore the cities small lanes, alleyways and tree lined canals before your tour culminates with a visit to its local cheese market that dates back centuries. Meals: B.L.D
Day 03
Veere
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Freechoice: Visit the Delta works, including the famous Storm Surge Barrier, an incredible feat of modern engineering, purpose-built to protect the flooding Delta Plain. Alternatively, you can choose to explore the charming village of Veere, located on a series of regional dykes, with a history
that extends all the way back to the 15th century. Or, for something more active, embark on an enjoyable guided cycling tour of Veere and its surroundings. The cold conditions of the North Sea make it a perfect location for top quality, fresh and delicious Oysters and this afternoon your Cruise Director has organized a special treat with a tasting of these juicy, mouthwatering gastronomic treats on board your Scenic Space-Ship. Meals: B.L.D
follow in the footsteps of the British parachutists who made their way across dangerous terrain to Arnhem in September 1944 or visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills. Alternatively, tour Paleis Het Loo, a former Royal Palace that now houses a museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch Royal family. Meals: B.L.D
Day 06
Hoorn
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Freechoice: Visit the Day 04 Veldzicht Hoeve cheese Antwerp Farm, here you will meet the Freechoice: Let a local family that owns and runs it. expert guide you through During your tour you will Ghent, one of Belgium’s most learn about their passion for historic cities with a myriad energy neutral and of medieval buildings and sustainable dairy farming as charming canals, or join your well as how their delicious local guide on a walking tour Beemster cheese is through the beautiful city of produced, or discover Hoorn Antwerp, renowned as the with a local guide and be diamond capital of the immersed into the local life world. See sights such as the while tasting fine regional impressive Cathedral of Our cheese and seafood. Lady, the Medieval fortress Alternatively, you can choose and the main square lined to explore Hoorn by bike, or with many ornately perhaps discover the long decorated buildings. held family secrets to Meals: B.L.D making traditional apple pie with a cooking class hosted Day 05 by a local, while learning Arnhem about life in this region. This afternoon your Scenic Freechoice: Explore the Space-Ship sets sail for your Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of final destination, the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. Arnhem. The Airborne Experience allows you to
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