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Spend Christmas in Belgium and New Year’s in the Netherlands on an itinerary that is sure to fill you with holiday spirit.
Enjoy sweet treats as you indulge in the wintertime festivities of Belgian towns, where the Christmas markets are often elaborate festivals complete with ice rinks and Ferris wheels. Warm your hands with mugs of hot chocolate and stroll through the UNESCO-designated city center of Bruges, decked in twinkling lights for the holidays. Then fill your mind with art and culture in the Netherlands, where you can find the porcelain artisans of Delft crafting their famous blue-and-white pottery, a little palace dedicated entirely to Dutch art, and the canal-lined streets of a wintry Amsterdam.
Inclusions
Dining
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Excursions
9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Accommodations
10-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant S.S. Victoria
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Wi-Fi
Experiences
2 countries: Belgium and The Netherlands
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Itinerary
Day 1 | Brussels (Embark)
Arrive at Brussels Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 | Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, offers a treasure trove of historic architecture, along with a rich culinary tradition chocolate and a vibrant culinary capital. Food lovers will be lured by the divine aromas drifting from the many holiday market stalls, while others will be attracted to the city’s enchanting architecture and elaborate Christmas displays.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Brussels Christmas Market
Brussels City Tour with Chocolate Treats
Brussels Walking Tour with Belgian Beer Museum
Day 3 | Ghent
On Christmas day, visit one of two national gems: beautiful Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, or fascinating Ghent, the capital city of East Flanders, whose long history does not weigh on its vibrant present. Belgium’s second-largest city, Ghent abounds in medieval architecture, which makes for a particularly magical canvas for the town’s Christmastime decorations.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Full-Day Bruges & Ghent with Christmas Market
Day 4 | Hasselt
Today, you’ll explore the trendy-yet-quaint town of Hasselt. A blend of city interest—with plenty of cafés and shopping—and an easy going, small-town atmosphere, the mostly car-free Hasselt is a charming place to explore on foot. It is also, as you can discover at one of the tasting booths in the market, known as the unofficial capital of Belgium’s famous spirit, Jenever.
Day 5 | Maastricht
Venture into the Netherlands to visit Maastricht, known as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Holland and loved for its convivial lifestyle and historic centre, which has long played a strategic role in European politics. Choose to explore this city’s Christmas market or head into Valkenburg for a unique underground Christmas Market experience.
Day 6 | Antwerp
Discover an eclectic mix of historic and modern in Belgium’s “Second City,” Antwerp. The town intersperses its well-preserved medieval buildings with artful modern architecture.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Antwerp Walking Tour
Nights Out: Private Concert in a Palace
Day 7 | Antwerp
You’ll find a penchant for all things high quality in the country’s biggest port city. Diamonds, art, fashion, and more compete for attention here, so you’re sure to find just the thing to make your time in Antwerp memorable.
Day 8 | Rotterdam
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you’ll soon understand why it’s sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower, and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. And nearby: the city of Delft, where the Netherland’s traditional blue-and-white pottery is crafted by master artisans.
Day 9 | Rotterdam, Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.
Day 10 | Amsterdam
Wake up to a beautiful New Year, which we’ll commemorate with a celebratory brunch before embarking on a private cruise of Amsterdam’s charming canal system. From our little boat, look up at the streets above to admire the warm glow of city life on a frosty winter day. There’s a popular phrase in the Netherlands, gezellig, that encompasses the quaint and cozy nature of Dutch culture. And truly, it doesn’t get more gezellig than this.
Day 11 | Amsterdam (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.
*Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Prices
Depart
French Balcony
Deluxe French Balcony
Signature French Balcony
23 November 2026
$8,359pp (limited availability)
$9,119pp
$11,399pp
23 November 2027
$10,079pp (limited availability)
$11,409pp
$12,809pp
*Advertised price is based on per solo occupancy in a Deluxe French Balcony on 23 November 2026 departure and is subject to change & availability at time of booking. Price is inclusive of solo supplement savings. Offer is valid until 31 May, unless sold out prior. Correct as of 13 May 2026.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
