2022 London > Brussels

The Netherlands in bloom

There’s something irrepressibly joyful about Europe in springtime, and nowhere more so than in beautiful Holland, where fields of tulips seem to personify the mood of young and old alike.

Starting in London, explore the many wonders the United Kingdoms largest city has to offer, before joining your Scenic Space-Ship for a uniquely Dutch experience. End your journey in Bruges, the historic Flemish city founded by Vikings centuries ago.

Tour Code:: TULB
Duration:: 14 days
Departure City:: London
Return City:: Brussels

Selected Itinerary

2022 London > Brussels

14 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to London

Start your journey at your hotel in London for your memorable three night stay.
Day 2 - London

Take a guided tour of London where you will see highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Kensington Gardens, followed by a visit to the history-rich Westminster Abbey. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner of hearty English fare with your fellow travellers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - London

Explore this magnificent city at your leisure. Your Tour Director is on hand to help you plan your day.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - London > Amsterdam

Take the Eurostar train from London to Amsterdam where you will embark on your Scenic Space-Ship.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Dordrecht

Freechoice

Join a knowledgeable local for a guided tour of Rotterdam. A dynamic, international city with a bold and passionately beating heart, Rotterdam is known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands.
Or, you could choose to explore beautiful Delft before dropping into the pottery factory and museum to discover more about the world famous Delft Blue Pottery. Alternatively, discover picturesque Kinderdijk, famous for its historic windmills. Or, visit Gouda, a town synonymous with cheese, and visit its local cheese market that dates back centuries.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Veere

Freechoice

Visit the Delta works, including the famous Storm Surge Barrier, an incredible feat of modern engineering, purpose-built to protect the flooding Delta Plain. Alternatively, you can choose to explore the charming village of Veere, located on a series of regional dykes, with a history that extends all the way back to the 15th century. Or, for something more active, embark on an enjoyable guided cycling tour of Veere and its surroundings. Alternatively, choose to visit an oyster farm for a tour and tasting.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Antwerp

Freechoice

Let a local expert guide you through Ghent, one of Belgium’s most historic cities with a myriad of medieval buildings and charming canals, or explore Antwerp, renowned as the diamond capital of the world. Alternatively, learn about the life of the famous Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens during a guided tour. Visit his former residence and the cathedral that is now home to some of his most important works.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Arnhem

Freechoice

Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills. Or, join a cycling tour through pretty surrounds.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Hoorn

Freechoice

Travel from Hoorn to the sleepy fishing village of Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and its quaint wooden church, then continue to Edam, famous for its round cheese. You’ll simply love this village and its beautiful squares, old-style bridges and cheese warehouses. Or, discover Hoorn with a local guide and be immersed into the local life while tasting fine regional cheese and seafood. Or perhaps discover the long held family secrets to making traditional apple pie with a cooking class hosted by a local, while learning about life in this region. Alternatively, you can choose to explore Hoorn by bike.

Enrich

A special experience awaits as you’ll be treated to a ladies choir performance in the 17th century Dutch reformed church of Oosterkerk.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Amsterdam

Discover Keukenhof Gardens, complete with over seven million flowering bulbs.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Amsterdam > Bruges

Depart Amsterdam after breakfast and travel to Bruges, the historic Flemish city that was founded in the 9th century by the Vikings. Upon arrival you will check into your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 - Bruges

This morning you will have the pleasure of exploring the beautifully preserved medieval centre with your local guide. Meander through the cobbled laneways that reveal charming town squares, see sights such as the medieval tower ‘Belfry of Bruges’, and enjoy a tasting of local Belgian beer while learning about the fascinating history of this ancient town.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Bruges

Enjoy this fabulous city at your leisure. Perhaps wander along the romantic canals crossing some of the 80 plus bridges of the city, some dating back to medieval times or indulge in some of the local specialities such as the famed Belgian waffles and chocolates.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 14 - Bruges

After breakfast, transfer to Brussels airport for your on ward journey, taking many wonderful memories with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.

Meals Included: Breakfast