of Middelburg and an oyster farm in Yerseke on our optional tour. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 6 • Kinderdijk Spend the morning in Kinderdijk, discovering its famed 19 windmills. These well-preserved, historic structures became protected by UNESCO in 1997. Stroll around the site and take photos of these nostalgic, yet pragmatic creations. Next, discover Schoonhoven, also known as the Silver City for its silverwork. You’ ll set off on a brief walking tour with your Program Director and take in this charming city steeped in history. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Schoonhoven at your leisure. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 7 • Rotterdam • Optional Delft tour Set off on a walking tour of Rotterdam, which was almost completely destroyed during World War II. The reconstructed city is now known for its crisp, modern architecture. Following your walking tour, enjoy the rest of the afternoon to pursue your own interests in Rotterdam. Or, you may choose to join us on an optional tour of Delft’ s famous porcelain factory. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 8 • Enkhuizen Today’ s discoveries include a walking tour of medieval Enkhuizen followed by lunch onboard. Then, you’ ll visit the Zuiderzee Museum, which depicts life in this region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 9 • Enkhuizen • Home-Hosted Op de Koffie • Amsterdam
This morning, enjoy a special Exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Op de Koffie with a local family, during which you can share stories over coffee and cake. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch as you set sail for Amsterdam. Upon arrival, take part in a vicinity walk.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 10 • Keukenhof Flower Park • Tulip farm visit
Set in the heart of the western Netherlands’ tulipgrowing region, you’ ll have the opportunity to stroll through Keukenhof Flower Park’ s 70 acres of lovely, tree-shaded grounds with ponds, winding paths, streams, and fountains, and enjoy a boxed lunch on site. Continue in the springtime spirit with an Exclusive Discovery Series visit to a local tulip farm to learn how modern-day farmers prepare the tulips to be picked and sold. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 11 • Amsterdam • Captain’ s Farewell Dinner
Discover the Netherlands’ capital this morning on an Amsterdam canal cruise. While traversing these 400-year-old canals— a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, continue exploring Amsterdam on your own. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 12 • Return to U. S. Disembark the ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or, experience more of this region on our optional Amsterdam, the Netherlands post-trip extension. Meals: B
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