You’ll find an ideal mix of old and new, historic and modern, in some of Europe’s liveliest cities on this journey. Spend time in Amsterdam and Maastricht, allowing you to discover great shopping, countless active options, and mouthwatering foodie destinations. Explore Belgium’s historical and contemporary capital city of Brussels, home of a rich and vibrant culinary tradition. Discover Antwerp’s penchant for tasty treats, including Belgian waffles, beer, pralines, and chocolate on a walking discovery tour of the diamond capital of the world. In splendid Maastricht, a city with hundreds of national heritage sites, you’ll uncover why it’s known as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Holland. Follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps with a stroll through Nuenen, where you’ll wander through the sites that inspired much of his art. Delight in a visit to Kinderdijk to see its 19 well-preserved windmills that have stood the test of time.

1. Day 1
   Amsterdam (Embark)

   Sun, Apr 04, 2027

   Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Amsterdam

   Mon, Apr 05, 2027

   The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture. The famous Keukenhof Gardens is a 70-acre park planted with millions of tulips and other flowers—an extraordinary sight in the spring.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Kinderdijk, Dordrecht

   Tue, Apr 06, 2027

   Enjoy a day of South Holland delights, starting with Kinderdijk, where you can see a captivating collection of 19, UNESCO-designated windmills. Alternatively, take a bike ride around Schoonhoven, best known for its abundant silversmiths, clock makers, and quaint shop-lined avenues. After, we’ll stop in Dordrecht, the oldest town in Holland, for a walking tour.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Gorinchem

   Wed, Apr 07, 2027

   Gorinchem is a star city of the Netherlands—literally. A fortress town on the Dutch Waterline, a series of strategic of defenses designed to weaponize the Netherlands' surplus of water routes against invading forces, Gorinchem has a distinctive star shape that can be found in some of the Waterline's forts.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Maastricht

   Thu, Apr 08, 2027

   Your next stop in The Netherlands—Maastricht—is a city with more than 1,670 national heritage sites, some of which can be seen on your Old Town walking tour. And not only that, but it’s known as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of Holland and loved for its convivial lifestyle and historic center, which has long played a strategic role in European politics. Or you can choose to make a pilgrimage to the 65-acre Netherlands American Cemetery and memorial, the final resting place of 8,301 U.S. soldiers who perished during the Second World War.
   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Antwerp (Scheldekaai)

   Fri, Apr 09, 2027

   It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art, Belgian beer, waffles, pralines and fries, chocolate, and more. Your walking tour of Antwerp, complete with Belgian treats, features the City Hall and Market Square.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Brussels

   Sat, Apr 10, 2027

   Brussels, the capital of Belgium, offers a treasure trove of historic architecture, along with a rich culinary tradition and a vibrant culinary capital. Food lovers will be lured by the divine aromas drifting from delightful cafés and chocolate shops. After a panoramic tour of Belgium’s historical and contemporary capital city, get an up-close view of the city center with a guided tour on foot. Then, treat yourself to some delicious Belgian waffles.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Brussels (Disembark)

   Sun, Apr 11, 2027

   Disembark the ship in Brussels. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Brussels International Airport for your flight home.
   Meals: Breakfast