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Tulips and Windmills Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Amsterdam (Holland)
Fly from the UK to Amsterdam. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark your ship. (D)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
See Amsterdam on a canal cruise then choose between the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collections of his paintings, or visit the Rijksmuseum. Alternatively take a guided stroll through Amsterdam's canal district to the Museum Van Loon. Captain's Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Haarlem
Spend the day at Keukenhof Gardens, an extraordinary site boasting seven million flowers (lunch not provided). Or enjoy a half day at the gardens and either relax on board after lunch or visit Haarlem's historic centre and the oldest museum in the Netherlands, with free time to explore on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Hoorn - Enkhuizen
Enjoy a walking tour of Hoorn before cruising to Enkhuizen, a lively trading centre since the 17th century and home to the Zuiderzee Outdoor Museum, a reconstructed 19th-century village. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Nijmegen
Once you arrive in Nijmegen, you will head to the Liberation Museum situated in nearby Groesbeek. Alternatively, visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, and Europe's largest sculpture park. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Rotterdam - Kinderdijk - Dordrecht
Sail to Rotterdam, cruise through its harbour, the second largest in the world before enjoying free time to explore. This afternoon arrive in Kinderdijk and join a local guide to discover 19 astonishing well preserved windmills dating back to the 1500s and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Please note if docking in Kinderdijk is not possible, the excursion will be arranged by coach from Rotterdam. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Veere
Enjoy a morning visit to the engineering marvel known as the Delta Works where you'll learn how technology has evolved over the centuries. Spend the late afternoon at leisure in charming Veere. Later, relax on board as you cruise the picturesque Zeeland area. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Ghent (Belgium)
Enjoy a full-day trip to well-preserved Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with historic architecturem, with a canal cruise and guided walking tour. Or explore Ghent, one of the oldest cities in Belgium, with a guided tour featuring the medieval centre and the famous Ghent Altarpiece. (B,D)
Day 9 - Antwerp
Choose from two sightseeing options. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, which houses four master works by Peter Paul Rubens. Or experience Antwerp as the locals do by catching a metro to the historic central station then walk to the main shopping district to sample local delicacies. Captain's Farewell Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Antwerp - Brussels - UK
Disembark the ship and transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.