Visit Holland and Belgium: Amsterdam, Brussels
Winding through the romantic Rhine Valley, discover authentic Holland and Belgium on a river cruise. You will be enchanted by the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites to discover. These include Amsterdam’s canal ring, which provides a stunning backdrop to the historical center of the legendary capital of Netherlands. You will also discover Belgium's capital city of Brussels, with its wealth of unmissable typically European heritage sites like the Grand Place, its central square. Succomb to the quaint charms of Bruges - the capital and largest city of Belgium's north-western province of West Flanders – which, like Amsterdam and many other canal-based northern European cities, is often called "The Venice of the North". Its tiny streets, canals and typical houses also make it one of Europe's treasures.
A cruise along the Rhine river passes sloping vineyards, ancient castles and the mythical Lorelei rock, taking you to quintessential Europe, all the way through Germany and along its tributaries to a unique discovery of Holland, ending on the Ijsselmeer, the Netherlands' inland sea. Dive into quintessential Netherlands with the fields of flowers of the Keukenhof – the finest spring gardens in the world - windmills, Alkmaar's historic cheese markets, the numerous canal cities, and much more! You will also be able to sample Belgium’s famous traditional produce: mussels, beer, chocolate and waffles.
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3) - GOUDA - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(3) - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Be carried away by the history of Holland through its culture and the rustic charm of the cities of Amsterdam, Gouda and Rotterdam. During your cruise, you will discover the traditional Delftware, famous for its finesse and the quality of its enamelling.
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(4) - WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(4) - ANTWERP
From Amsterdam to Antwerp, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(4) - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(4)
From Antwerp to Amsterdam, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
AMSTERDAM - GRONINGEN - PAPENBOURG - OLDENBOURG - BREME - NIENBURG - MINDEN - HANOVER - MAGDEBOURG - POTSDAM - BERLIN
From Amsterdam to Berlin, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg or Potsdam, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Your cruise will end in Berlin.
BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - BURG - MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(2)
From Berlin to Amsterdam, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover the history of Berlin, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg or Bremen, cities that will make you appreciate the eclectic heritage of Germany. You will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. Your cruise will end in Amsterdam, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage canals.