Netherlands in Bloom

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Amsterdam, then onwards to board the luxurious MS VIVA ENJOY, our home for seven nights, where we settle in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we enjoy all that MS VIVA ENJOY and river cruising has to offer as we watch the beautiful Rhine slip by making our way to Enkhuizen. Here, we visit the Zuiderzee Museum and walk back in time along the cobbled streets of this open-air museum featuring more than 140 historic buildings which create a superb, authentic atmosphere. With traditional exhibits and interactive displays, we will listen to the local stories and learn the rich maritime history of what was once the most prosperous place in the Netherlands.

DAY 3

This morning, we awake in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, and embark on a walking tour through more than two thousand years of history soaking in the quaint atmosphere as we pass gabled house and small cheese shops. We will discover historical relics, marvel the fantastic "Grote Markt", and stroll along the oldest shopping street before returning to the MS VIVA ENJOY.

DAY 4

Today, the historic city of Antwerp awaits, the diamond capital of the world and a hub of fashion, chocolate, and art! We enjoy a walking tour through the city visiting the highlights including the Cathedral of our Lady, an imposing Gothic masterpiece and a treasure trove of art. There will be free time to wander around the city as we leisurely make our way back to the MS VIVA ENJOY.

DAY 5

Today, we explore the charming city of Middelburg on a captivating walking tour from the harbour to the Market Square, home to the stunning Town Hall. We will explore the narrow, cobbled streets, quaint boutiques, and picturesque canals before enjoying time at the lively market with vibrant stalls full of arts, crafts, food, and fashion.

DAY 6

This morning, we arrive in Rotterdam, a colourful port city known for its bold modern architecture including the impressive horseshoe-shaped market hall and the Witte de Withstraat, perfect for shopping and dining. This afternoon, we enjoy a walking tour through the water city of Dordrecht with its historic harbour lined with traditional Dutch boats providing a serene backdrop as we explore the highlights of the city including the impressive Grote Kerk.

Day 7

Today, we enjoy a full day at leisure in the must-visit city of Amsterdam, known for its iconic canals and world-class museums including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. You can soak up all that this city has to offer at your own pace before returning to the MS VIVA ENJOY for our final evening meal together - a perfect end to a fabulous river cruise.

DAY 8

We bid farewell to Amsterdam and the Netherlands as we disembark and return to the station where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described excursions are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions/changes should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner