The journey
The idyllic charms and natural beauty of Belgium and the Netherlands make cruising through them by riverboat a beloved European travel experience. Visit these two history-laden countries in flower-filled springtime, exploring amid vibrant blossoms and iconic windmills, and meeting fascinating people who share the culture, cuisine and crafts unique to their homelands.
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The idyllic charms and natural beauty of Belgium and the Netherlands make cruising through them by riverboat a beloved European travel experience. Visit these two history-laden countries in flower-filled springtime, exploring amid vibrant blossoms and iconic windmills, and meeting fascinating people who share the culture, cuisine and crafts unique to their homelands.
Day Day 1
A maze of pretty waterways, coffeehouses and museums brimming with Golden Age masterpieces: Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most unforgettable capitals, its cool, laid-back collage of districts stitched together with cobbles and canals. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Later, gather for a welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner
Day Day 2
Set out on a private canal cruise and guided walking tour that reveals the history and architecture of this fascinating city. Board your river ship with priority embarkation and time to unwind in your premium cabin or suite before a welcome cocktail and dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day Day 3
Arrive in Arnhem for an excursion to the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection. Visit the Hartenstein Airborne Museum and nearby war cemetery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 4
Embark on today's remarkable excursion, seeing the Watersnoodmuseum and stopping in the charming village of Veere. Later, attend a private, pre-dinner cocktail party in the ship's Worldway Club, followed by an exclusive Chef's Highlights dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 5
Dock in Ghent, Belgium, and take an excursion to medieval Bruges, where you have a delicious lunch of moules-frites (mussels and fries). Return to bustling Ghent for a walking tour and view Van Eyck'sThe Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 6
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 (if they last that long). View four magnificent Rubens altar pieces at the Antwerp Cathedral, admiring these richly detailed religious paintings by the Flemish Baroque master. Return to your ship and later gather for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 7
Disembark and visit the Royal Delft porcelain factory. Have lunch and spend a full afternoon at Keukenhof Gardens. Open only in spring, its breathtaking floral displays epitomize the beauty of Holland. Discover extravagant gardens of tulips and other blooms ablaze with rainbow colors on an unforgettable experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 8
Back in Amsterdam, disembark to drive past tulip fields en route to a private flower grower. Meet the family who runs this farm and have lunch ashore. Pay a visit to the Museum Mill and then climb to the ridge for a peek inside, admiring the gears and other fascinating mechanisms at work. Afterward, taste local cheese near Edam. Tonight brings a gala dinner on board your vessel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 9
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for A Tulip Cruise Through the Netherlands and Belgium; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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