Emerald Cruises

Amsterdam

Netherlands

Northern Europe

Emerald Sky

Welcome to Amsterdam, where you’ll be greeted by one of our Emerald Cruises representatives and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.Meals Included: Dinner

This morning, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Holland’s main attractions as you venture to Zaanse Schans. Historic windmills, distinctive wooden houses, and artisan workshops make up this quintessentially Dutch town, where the smell of freshly baked goods and the sight of spinning windmills offers a truly memorable experience. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing picturesque scenery and iconic fields of tulips. Relax on board your Star-Ship this afternoon, as we welcome a local clog painter on board for a demonstration. As part of our EmeraldPLUS programme, you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at this unique craft. Included Excursion Tour to Zaanse Schans windmillsEmeraldPLUS Clog painting on boardEmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour to WaterlandMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans

Today, you will have an exclusive visit to the beautiful Mauritshuis museum, home to the best of Dutch painting from the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer - and specially known for being the home of the “Girl with the pearl earring“. In the afternoon, those feeling more active can enjoy a guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside.EmeraldPLUS Private visit to the MauritshuisEmeraldACTIVE Cycling and tasting tour of RotterdamDiscoverMORE Visit to Delft pottery factory (extra expense)DiscoverMORE Royal Delft Tile Workshop (extra expense)Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rotterdam (The Hague) - Willemstad

Rotterdam is a unique example of a Dutch city. Following the air raids of WWII, reconstruction efforts utilised a patchwork of architectural styles, forever altering the skyline. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to explore this contemporary city, which currently boasts the tallest commercial and residential buildings in the Netherlands. The reputation as the city of high rises has historical roots, beginning with the construction of the 45-metre-high office building, the Witte Huis, which, for quite some time, was the tallest office building in Europe. Included Excursion Architectural tour of RotterdamEmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour through the Dutch countrysideMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rotterdam

This morning, you’ll arrive in Belgium's largest port Antwerp. Located on the River Scheldt, the city's large harbour provides a link to the sea. Home to the famous Baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens, Antwerp attracts art-lovers from all over the world.Enjoy a guided tour of the city centre, with its café-lined cobbled lanes. Admire the Renaissance city hall and Hat Steen, a medieval fortress that was built during the early Middle Ages and one of the oldest buildings in Belgium. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Antwerp at your leisure.Included Excursion Walking tour of AntwerpDiscoverMORE Excursion to Bruges (extra expense)Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Antwerp

Welcome to Nijmegen, the Roman settlement of Noviomagus and the oldest town in the Netherlands. Join a walking tour through its centre, exploring its architectural wonders and learn more about the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen that takes place every year, welcoming tens of thousands of people. If you are feeling more active, join a bike ride along the river, embracing the unique countryside features along the Waal river.Included Excursion Walking tour of NijmegenDiscoverMORE Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tourMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nijmegen

Experience traditional Holland today during a visit to the beloved Keukenhof Gardens. Nestled in the middle of the region’s tulip farms, where row-upon-row of technicolour flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, the gardens boast incredible displays of millions of bulb varieties, all perfectly assembled by an expert landscape architect.Included Excursion Visit to Keukenhof GardensDiscoverMORE Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer (extra expense)DiscoverMORE Dutch apple pie making (extra expense)DiscoverMORE Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests as you disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of wooden windmills and blossoming flowers with you.This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.Meals Included: Breakfast

Holland & Belgium in Bloom

Holland & Belgium in Bloom

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