AmaWaterways, Best of Holland & Belgium from Amsterdam, December 25, 2023

Cruising from: Amsterdam, Netherlands;

Departure Date: 25 December, 2023;

Cruise Line: AmaWaterways;

Cruise Ship: AmaSerena;

Duration: 7 days;

Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Veere, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam;

Day 0 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.

Day 1 Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is the fourth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands. It was built around the Dom tower, which can be seen from any point in the city. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafes and terraces by the water. There is an extensive pedestrian-only zone which makes it even easier to stroll around. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university city.

Day 2 Veere, Netherlands

Veere, Netherlands. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Netherlands river cruise.

Day 3 Ghent, Belgium

Ghent is the Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city and home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like. Ghent is a perfect blend of industry and medieval architecture which will appease every travellers European city palette. Nightlife and food are also good with some truly great food being served at a range of restaurants that will suit all budgets. Beer is king in Belgium and Ghent is home to the famous Gruut beer.

Day 4 Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. Brussels is also the capital of Europe, so there is always something fun going on: a music festival, chocolate event, or film festival. Situated right near Mont Des Arts, there is the Musical Instruments Museum, which hosts an extensive collection and offers headphones for visitors to listen to extracts of the unique sounds for each instrument, the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, and Autoworld. Brussels is known for its vast green spaces. There are numerous parks which are the best places to spend time taking in the scenic views, fresh air, and local scene.

Day 5 Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is Belgium's second city and one of the biggest port in the world, second in Europe. Famous for its vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its architectural and cultural contrasts, Antwerpen is a favorite destination of travelers. The old city, within the arc once formed by the 16th-century fortifications, has many narrow, winding streets and old buildings. This area contains the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the nation's finest Gothic buildings.

Day 6 Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Kinderdijk is a village in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is located about 15 km east of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is a beautiful landscape of empty marshes and waterways above which 19 historic windmills rise like sentinels. The mills are kept in operating condition and some still function as residences. They have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.

Day 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.