Arnhem is your first call, and just a short distance away is the fascinating Netherlands Open Air Museum. Beautifully situated within a wooded park, it showcases houses, antiques, clothing and production methods from many different periods, along with classic electric trams.
Fort Pannerden is one of the many arresting sights along your Pannerden Canal transit, en route to Nijmegen. A great spot for exploration here is the Valkhof Museum, which features engaging displays on the history of the Netherlands’ oldest city, and treasured Roman artefacts. Alternatively, take a walk along the Waalbrug for fine views of the Old Town and the Waal River.
Day Destination
Day 1 Düsseldorf, Germany (embarkation late afternoon)
Day 2 Arnhem, Netherlands
Cruising Pannerden Canal & by Fort Pannerden Nijmegen, Netherlands
Day 3 Dordrecht, Netherlands Cruising by Dutch countryside Willemstad, Netherlands
Day 4 Rotterdam, Netherlands Kinderdijk, Netherlands Schoonhoven, Netherlands
Day 5 Schoonhoven, Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 6 Amsterdam, Netherlands (disembarkation after breakfast)
Day three begins in Dordrecht, a historically important city that’s home to the Het Hof van Nederland Museum. This significant site was once the monastery that hosted one of the independent Dutch Republic’s first unions, in 1572. Other highlights include striking monuments – such as the glorious Great Church – and a Dordtevaar open boat trip along the canals. A scenic jaunt through the countryside follows, offering views of traditional towns and cattle farms, before your call into Willemstad, a city renowned for its well-preserved fortifications.
Keukenhof Gardens
Rotterdam is next. Having been remarkably rebuilt after World War II, the city now has its eyes firmly on the future: architectural wonders such as the Cube Houses, Erasmusbrug and Markthal are hugely innovative, and there are top-drawer museums to capture your attention too. From here, a journey to Delft is recommended for its famous pottery products and links to the painter Johannes Vermeer. The Dutch delights continue in Kinderdijk, where the UNESCO-listed collection of 19 windmills makes for one of the country’s most iconic sights.
Arriving into Schoonhoven, there’s time to uncover the area’s links to silver and clocks before proceeding on. During day five you’ll also have the chance to visit Keukenhof Gardens. Spread over 32 hectares, the gardens are unmissable at this time of year as the vibrant tulips are in bloom. There are many pavilions filled with flowering bulbs and pot plants too, including orchids, and you can even take in the bulb fields in an electrically-propelled boat. It’s the perfect way to conclude your Dutch discovery, before you reach Amsterdam.
Rotterdam
Cruise-only prices For cruise-only prices, without flights or transfers, simply deduct £250 per person from the quoted price.
Room types Price shown is per person based on two sharing a Standard Room. Please refer to the relevant pricing flyer or website for details of other room types.
All included in your cruise price:
Comfortable en suite accommodation • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, five-course à la carte dinner and late night snacks • 24-hour tea and coffee station • Welcome cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary wi-fi • Use of fitness room • Live music every day
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