Uniworld Cruise

Amsterdam to Antwerp - Tulips and Windmills

Whatever comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands and Belgium—countless canals, windmills, tulips, the art of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, rich maritime history—you will experience them in all their real-life glory. This perfectly-paced cruise takes you past the windmills of Kinderdijk, to the Belgian treasure, Bruges, to a 70-acre showcase of more than 7 million flowers at the Keukenhof Gardens, to museums rich in art by the famed Dutch Masters, and to the Zuider Zee where you’ll discover the rich maritime history. And no, we haven’t forgotten the tastes of this historic region. You will have a chance to sample distinctive brews, delicate chocolate, and delicious cheeses all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of some of Europe’s most charming towns.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who appreciate gardening, art, great food and drink, history buffs, and anyone who wants to experience the charm of Belgium and the Netherlands during the peaceful time of spring.

Included Features

• 9-night cruise in an outside stateroom on River Queen or River Duchess
• All meals onboard the ship
• 10 shore excursions with all-English speaking guides
• Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
• Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures

Included Highlights

• City Tour and Rijksmuseum
• Keukenhof Gardens & Hoorn Walking Tour
• Enkhuizen Walking Tour and Zuider Zee Open Air Museum
• Kröller-Müller Museum
• Kinderdijk Windmills
• Veere Walking Tour, Middelburg Walking Tour and the Delta Works
• Walking Tour of Antwerp with Cathedral Visit
• Bruges with Canal Cruise

The Ships

Itinerary

Day 3 Amsterdam
Spend your first full day in Holland’s largest city. Your scenic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Museum Square. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age.

Day 4 Amsterdam and Hoorn
During the morning, you’ll visit the Keukenhof Gardens, a 70-acre showcase of seven million flowers before your floating hotel cruises to the rich seafaring town of Hoorn. As you walk through the town’s compact lanes, listen to your guide provide a rare insight on the old houses and the special markings on them.

Day 5 Hoorn and Enkhuizen
Cruise to Enkhuizen, a lively trading center since the 17th century.Walk Old Town, where you’ll see the Drommedaris—a magnificent tower built in 1540 to keep watch over the port, and then visit the Zuider Zee Open Air Museum.

Day 6 Nijmegen
Spend the morning cruising before reaching Nijmegen. From here, you’ll head to the famed Kröller-Müller Museum, home to 278 of Van Gogh’s works, as well as pieces by Monet, Gauguin and Picasso. You’ll also see the museum’s beautiful sculpture garden, which is the largest in Europe and features works by Rodin.

Day 7 Rotterdam (Kinderdijk) and Dordrecht
Sail to Rotterdam, and cruise through its harbor, the second largest in the world, before heading to Kinderdijk, where you will discover 19 astonishingly well-preserved windmills. Later in the afternoon, sail to the charming town of Dordrecht, Holland’s oldest city.

Day 8 Veere and Middelburg
After your guided walk through charming Veere, visit the engineering marvel known as the Delta Works. At noon, you’ll sail to Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. Your guide will take you to the 12th-century abbey complex, with three churches, an herb garden and office space for the regional government. You’ll overnight in Middelburg before sailing to Antwerp.

Day 9 Antwerp
You’ll arrive in the exciting diamond capital of the world, Antwerp, where you will spend two full days. On your first day, you will be guided to the Cathedral of Our Lady that houses four master works by Peter Paul Rubens, who was born in Antwerp. Also visit Market Square, see the Brabo Fountain, and pass by Peter Paul Rubens’ former home.

Day 10 Antwerp and Bruges
Your second day in Antwerp takes you to Bruges, one of the best-preserved Medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the town as its original visitors did – aboard a canal boat – and discover why Bruges is often called “the Venice of the North.”

Day 11 Depart Antwerp Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Brussels for your flight home.

Cost of This Trip