7 Night Windmills Tulips and Belgian Delights Cruise from Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam. The Netherlands' capital city is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges. A warm welcome awaits you from the crew of your Scenic Space-Ship. Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. Please book your flight to arrive into Amsterdam prior to 6 PM.

You'll arrive in Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, this morning. Once an important trade city for wood, grain, and wine, it's made up of a historical city center with buildings dating to the Middle Ages, as well as merchant houses and warehouses along the harbor. From here, you will explore surrounding cities and villages.

You will arrive in Veere this morning, one of the Netherlands' prettiest villages whose historic harbor is filled with bobbing yachts. While its beginnings date to the 13th century, Veere flourished in the 16th century when it became an important port for Scottish wool. This prosperity lasted two centuries and to this day the Scottish ties remain strong.

This morning, you will arrive in Belgium's second city, Antwerp. Full of historical and cultural contrasts, Antwerp has a melange of architectural wonders, a medieval center with cobbled streets and Gothic buildings, many that were severely bombed during WWII, blended with modern architecture. It's also the diamond capital of the world, with 70 percent of the world's diamonds traded there.

The oldest city in the Netherland, Nijmegen has a long history that trace back to the Roman Empire. Combined with lush green parklands and beautiful landscape, Nijmegen is the perfect city to start your morning.

The wonderful town of Hoorn was a prosperous trading center from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Its main harbor, Binnenhaven, houses beautiful traditional warehouses, while there are many historical buildings and monuments throughout town including a defense tower used in the 16th and 17th centuries, and a well-preserved city gate first built in 1578. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure as you cruise towards Amsterdam. You may wish to spend time in the wellness center, relaxing with a massage, or head to the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which has natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.

Wake this morning in Amsterdam and enjoy an excursion with your fellow guests to Keukenhof Gardens to see the most magnificent display of tulips. Transfer by motorcoach to Keukenhof Gardens, where you'll witness a display of more than seven million tulips in bloom. There are around 800 varieties of tulips carefully arranged here in beautiful patterns and colors, making it one of the most magical public gardens in the world. Return to Amsterdam this afternoon for free time to explore this city steeped in history, art, and quirky culture. You could fill an afternoon wandering the labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals that are lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings. Or visit the Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh; take a poignant walk-through Anne Frank's House; or hop aboard a scenic cruise along some of the 100 kilometers of canals, passing elegant merchants' residences, churches, and warehouses that date from the Golden Age.

After breakfast, transfer to the Amsterdam airport or train station for your onward journey.