Rotterdam, the Netherlands Ghent, Belgium
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart the U. S. today on your flight to Brussels, Belgium.
DAY 2 • Brussels, Belgium • Antwerp • Embark ship Arrive in Brussels, where you’ ll be met at the airport and assisted with the transfer to your ship in Antwerp. After some free time, you’ ll meet up with your Program Director, and those travelers who took the pre-trip extension to Bruges, Belgium for a Port Talk and dinner onboard.
Meals: D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 3 • Antwerp Explore Belgium’ s second-largest city, famous for its 16th-century architecture, on a walking tour. The afternoon is yours. This evening, as you cruise, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink followed by your Captain’ s Welcome Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 4 • Ghent Discover one of Belgium’ s oldest cities, Ghent,“ the Jewel of Flanders,” on a morning walking tour that will immerse you in its rich history. Medieval and
Renaissance buildings tell the story of the city’ s past reign as a textile capital from the eleventh century onward, both more populous and wealthier than London for several centuries. Continue exploring Ghent on your own this afternoon.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 5 • Province of Zeeland, the Netherlands • Optional Delta Works tour Arrive in the Netherlands this morning to visit one of two villages in the Province of Zeeland: artist-friendly Veere or the medieval town of Zierikzee. Then, enjoy some free time to continue exploring on your own. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Or, you may join an optional tour to visit the Delta Works, an engineering marvel that has reclaimed the land from the floods that once ravaged it.
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
Trip Highlight
On Day 4, visit one of Belgium’ s oldest cities and its fourth largest, Ghent, known as“ the Jewel of Flanders.”
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