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Enjoy the historic wonders of the West on this 15 day river cruise through the Netherlands. Visit the 17th-century Chateau Neercanne, and enjoy a special Michelin-starred lunch, overlooking the baroque gardens.
Delve into World War I history on a deeply moving exploration of the Somme battlefields. Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery and Polygon Wood battlefield. And discover culture and cuisine in beautiful cities from Amsterdam to Bruges.
Inclusions
Experiences in 14 destinations
Freedom of Choice inclusions
14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship, the APT Solara
A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites
The services of an expert Cruise Director
Transfers, port charges and gratuities
Lunch at Château Neercanne
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating hotel for the next 15 days, where you’ll have time to unpack and get ready for everything that’s about to come.
Stay: 14 Nights, APT Solara Daily: Dinner
Day 2 - Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Otherwise, gourmet lovers will enjoy a culinary journey through Jordaan to visit a fishmonger, bakery and cheese store.
After your chosen activity, we have left the afternoon free so you can get out and explore more on your own. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.
Daily:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Arnhem
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
In Arnhem, history buffs will love the Airborne Museum, viewing a depiction of the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine river in September 1944. Freedom of Choice – Arnhem City Tour Discover the unique highlights of Arnhem on a guided city tour, including the Sabelspoort city gate, Mandela bridge and Eusebius Church. Freedom of Choice – Dutch Language Lesson Stay on board and partake in a fun Dutch language lesson. Once again, select the activity that appeals to you today.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Nijmegen
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Visit the Kroller-Muller Museum and see its sculptural art collection, including pieces by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso. Or maybe visit the residence of the last German Emperor Wilheim II, Huis Doorn. After the German defeat in World War I, Wilheim II fled to the neutral Netherlands, where he lived on this estate in the Utrecht province from 1920 to 1941.
Choose your experience today.
Daily:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Maastricht
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Savour a Michelin-starred lunch at Château Neercanne, which commands impressive vistas across the Jeker Valley from its terraces.
Tour Maastricht, renowned for its maze of tunnel caves, Roman history and historic architecture. Afterwards, enjoy free time.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Antwerp
Today you’ll arrive in Antwerp. You might like to spend today visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery. Alternatively, enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Antwerp.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Antwerp
YContinue exploring Antwerp today. As the second largest city in Belgium, Antwerp is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene. Embark on a culinary walk to indulge in Belgium’s renowned waffles and chocolates. Discover firsthand why these delectable treats are celebrated as some of the world’s finest.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 Ghent
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Freedom of Choice – Flanders Fields Battlefields
Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest British Commonwealth war cemetery in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield.
Freedom of Choice – Ghent Guided Discovery
Join a local guide for a tour of Ghent, stopping by a number of the city’s best loved attractions, including the Korenlei, the Graslei and the Castle of the Counts. You'll also enjoy a cruise on the canal.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 Ghent, Bruges
Continue to Bruges, the capital of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish region of Belgium. Often called the 'Venice of the North', this spellbinding city enchants with its medieval history, striking architecture, cobblestone streets and picturesque canals. As one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval European settlement, the city's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a full day to soak up the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt and 13th-century belfry.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 - Ghent, Somme Battlefields
Embark on a deeply moving exploration of the Somme battlefields, including the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials. Visit the Thiepval Memorial, also known as the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. As the largest World War I Commonwealth Memorial in the world, it honours the 72,337 British and South African forces who lost their lives in the Battles of the Somme between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. Continue to the Sir John Monash Centre, situated on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, for an immersive journey into the stories of Australian soldiers who served on the Western Front during World War I.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 Veere, Delta Works
Cruise into the Zeeland region, home to one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects, the Delta Works, an incredible series of flood protection systems that took more than 30 years to complete.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 Kinderdijk
Visit the World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, known for having the country’s greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 Rotterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a guided exploration of The Hague and see the Dutch Parliament building and the Peace Palace. Alternatively, tour Gouda.
After your morning activity, maybe head off and explore Rotterdam on your own. Later, enjoy dinner on board your luxurious river ship.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 Amsterdam
Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly today, your journey draws to a conclusion. Say your farewells, disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport.
Daily: Breakfast
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