you may visit the village 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 or Berlin , Germany extensions . Meals : B
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