Explore the architectural landmarks and world-class museums in Amsterdam and visit several historical districts in the nearby countryside, where you will discover more traditional ways of life.

NOTE: Due to implemented restrictions on tour coaches in the city center, there will be a short walk (0.4 miles) from your hotel to the bus staging area for your tours each day.

Day 1

After disembarking the ship begin with a half day tour to Haarlem, a lovely medieval city. While meadering through Haarlem’s historic downtown, you will past landmarks such as the city hall, Grand Market Square, and the Grote, a church also known as St. Bavo Kerk.

While browsing the church’s interior, you will see its famous organ, which has been played by some of the world’s most famous composers, including Mendelssohn, Händel and the 10-year-old Mozart.

The next church on the tour, Jopenkerk, has been converted into a brewery and a café where you may savor a local beer before returning to Amsterdam to check in to your hotel.

Please note that the official check in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Should the group arrive earlier, it is not guaranteed that your room will be availalbe; however, luggage storage will be available at Reception for those who want to get out and continue exploring the city.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 2

Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a short coach transfer to the Van Gogh Museum. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. With an audioguide at your disposal, you will explore the museum, which includes masterpieces such as Sunflowers and Self-Portrait with Straw Hat.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a short stroll to the canal boat pontoon, where a private saloon boat awaits you for a nearly two-hour cruise along Amsterdam’s canals.

After disembarking the boat, take a guided walk through the city center afterwhich you can spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps lingering over lunch, browsing the shops, or exploring museums such as the Rembrandt house, Rijksmuseum, Hermitage or the Jewish Historical Museum.

You will spend the evening at the Radisson Blu. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a scenic coach drive to an area north of Amsterdam. In contrast to the urban atmosphere in Amsterdam, you can expect a more natural environment.

The first stop will be Zaanse Schans, a re-creation of an 18th-century Zaan community. Here, you will see some of the Netherlands’ famed windmills, as well as people practicing traditional trades such as clog-making. When the guided tour ends, you will enjoy free time to explore further.

A leisurely drive will then bring you to Monnickendam, an historical harbor town founded in 1355 around the shipping industry. Following more free time here, during which you may shop or stop for lunch, you will visit a nearby farm known for cheese-making.

Then, it’s on to the idyllic village of Broek in Waterland for an enlightening walking tour before you return to the Radisson Blu hotel for the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 4

Depending on the departure time of your flight a private transfer will be arranged to bring you to Schiphol Airport.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:00am Drive to Haarlem.

9:45pm Guided walk in the city center including a visit to the Grote Kerk.

11:00am Enjoy a beer at Jopenkerk

11:30am Short walk back to the coach

11:45am Transfer to Amsterdam

12:30pm Short walk (0.4 miles) from the bus drop off area to your hotel

12:45pm Arrival at your hotel

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 2

7:15am Breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to bus loading area

8:30am Drive to Van Gogh Museum

9:00am Visit to Van Gogh Museum (with audio guide)

10:30am Short walk to the canal boat pontoon

10:45am Canal cruise

12:30pm Guided walk

1:30pm End of guided walk back at the hotel

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:45am Breakfast at the hotel

8:45am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to bus loading area

9:00am Drive to Zaanse Schans

9:30am Guided tour of Zaanse Schans

10:15am Free time at Zaanse Schans

11:15am Scenic drive to Monnickendam

12:00pm Short guided walk in Monnickendam

12:30pm Free time in Monnickendam for lunch on own/shopping

2:30pm Transfer to a local cheese farm

2:45pm Visit to a local cheese farm

3:30pm Transfer to Broek in Waterland

3:45pm Guided walk in Broek in Waterland

4:30pm Transfer to Amsterdam

5:00pm Short walk from the bus drop off area to your hotel (0.4 miles)

5:15pm Arrival at your hotel

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out

Transfer from the hotel to Schiphol Airport based on your flight details

For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Temperatures in the fall months in the afternoon normally average 17°C (63° F) with overnight lows dipping to an average of 10°C (50° F)

August: average temperature 19° C (64°F)

September: average temperature 15° (59°F)

What to Bring:

Comfortable warm clothes and shoes, sun protection, umbrellas

Currency:

Euro

Electricity:

220 Volts. We recommend bringing your own travel converter if you have electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Valid passport

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Hotel

Rusland 17, 1012 CK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 623 1231

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotel(s) listed in this program will be used

Program includes:

3 nights at the Radisson Blu or similar hotel (superior room).

English-speaking tour guide

All sightseeing per the program itinerary

Transfers

Breakfasts

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

Personal expenses

Extras at the hotel including mini bar and room service

Meals and beverages where not specified

Porterage at hotels

Gratuities to the drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: U$2.199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

See the icons of Paris on an enlightening drive through the city and while cruising the Seine, experiences that an exploration of Versailles and Monet’s home beautifully complement.

Note: This program is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. Should you have any special dietary needs, please advise no later than 90 days before the cruise sailing. This program is suitable for guests who use a wheelchair provided the steps on and off the bus can be negotiated, the chair is collapsible and there is someone to push the chair during the tour. Some sites and restrooms will have limited access.

DAY 1 - June 6, 2025

Your tour begins as you board your minibus in Honfleur for a drive through the Norman countryside to Monet's home at Giverny on the Seine.

Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life creating a magnificent garden at his home and memorializing it in oil on canvas. Upon arriving, enjoy a guided walk through a flower garden called Clos Normand.

Visit the pink crushed-brick house adorned with green shutters where you will see the salon, Monet’s bedroom, his Nympheas Studio, the yellow dining room and the tiled kitchen, before continuing to the water garden.

Marvel at the Japanese-inspired lily pond water garden with its Japanese bridge surrounded by wisteria and azaleas. The pond and bridge were the subjects of one of Monet's late masterworks.

Next, enjoy lunch in Giverny before continuing to Paris.

On a guided panoramic tour in Paris, you will discover the most important monuments of the city including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, Saint Germain des Prés district, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Invalides.

The group will have some free time along Champs Élysées, a street that connects the Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. It is considered to be one of the world’s most famous commercial streets.

Your city tour will end with the group checking in to the hotel which is located in the midst of the economic, artistic and creative activity of Paris. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own. Within a ten- minute walk from the hotel you will find the Opéra Garnier, Grands Magasins (department stores), Madeleine Church, Edouard VII Theatre, Olympia Theatre, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and its major global fashion outlets, Jardin des Tuileries and the Place de la Concorde.

Note: The gardens at Giverny are accessible however it is not possible to access the house with a wheelchair as steps are required to enter the first floor.

DAY 2 - June 7, 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and board your minibus for a drive to Versailles.

Upon entering the Palace of Versailles, you will marvel at its size and grandiose furnishings, gilded décor, and all its riches. The chateau has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for thirty years, and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art.

The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Each of the three French kings who lived there until the French Revolution added improvements to make it even more impressive. Note: Headsets will be used during the tour.

After your guided tour of the castle and its gardens, return to Paris and the Port de la Bourdonnais for a scenic cruise on the Seine River. Sail aboard a panoramic restaurant boat with a breathtaking view of the monuments of Paris.

You'll enjoy a traditional and tasty lunch prepared by the chef on board while taking in the sublime view of the most beautiful sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, the Institut de France, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France just to name a few.

After lunch, return to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

Note: While the cruise boat is accessible, the restrooms on board are accessible only by stairs. There are accessible public restrooms at the dock.

DAY 3 - June 8, 2025

Following breakfast at your hotel, check-out (don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing), meet your local escort and transfer to Antwerp where you will re-board the ship.

End of service

Minibus or bus with escort

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark in Honfleur, meet your guide

9:00am Transfer to Giverny

10:45am Arrival to Giverny

11:00am Visit of Giverny and the Claude Monet Foundation

12:45pm Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges in Giverny or similar venue

2:00pm Transfer to Paris (short comfort-stop on the way)

4:15pm Panoramic city tour (number of sites seen will depend on traffic)

6:15pm Transfer to your hotel

Check-in, remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:45am Transfer to Versailles

9:00am Guided tour of the Castle and gardens

11:45am Return to Paris for a cruise with lunch along the Seine River

Duration of the cruise is approximately 2 hours

3:30pm After the cruise, return to your hotel

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Early breakfast at the hotel and check out

8:00am Meet your local English-speaking escort (not a guide) for the drive to Antwerp with a comfort stop on the way

12:30pm Approximate arrival in Antwerp, reboard the ship

Expected Weather:

In June you can expect temperatures in Paris to be approximately 74° F / 23 ° C during the day and 57°F / 14 ° C in the evenings.

What to Bring:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Local Currency:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.

Electricity:

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information:

The luggage compartment in the vehicle cannot accommodate more than one standard suitcase per person

Hotel Address:

Hotel Saint Petesrbourg Opera and Spa

35 Rue de Caumartin, 75009 Paris

The Superior rooms at the Hotel Saint Petersburg Opera & Spa are ideal for a short stay. Located on the inner courtyards, they are peaceful and decorated in grey and beige, or ochre and chocolate. The bathrooms are equipped with bath or jet shower.

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests:

•Two nights at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel – Superior Room

•English speaking guide on day 1 and day 2 and English-speaking host from Paris to Antwerp on Day 3

•Entrance tickets: Giverny and Palace of Versailles and its gardens

•Lunch at Giverny Restaurant Moulin de Fourges or similar with a three-course menu + drinks

•Bateaux Parisiens cruise with lunch with a three-course menu + drinks

•City taxes

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals or services not mentioned above

•Gratuities to drivers and guide

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: U$2.999 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Enjoy guided walks through the Old Towns of Honfleur, Rouen and Lille for a greater appreciation of the architecture and culture of northern France, which you can explore further on your own in the evenings.

Note: This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. It begins in Honfleur and ends in Antwerp, where guests will re-board the ship. Please advise at the time of booking if there are any dietary restrictions or requirements. This information needs to be received within 100 days of sailing.

DAY 1 – June 6, 2025

Once the cruise ship arrives in the Port of Honfleur, you will join the guide for an enlightening city tour. You will begin in the fortified district of l’Enclos, where you will pass the 17th-century old harbor Vieux Bassin and Sainte-Catherine Church, which apart from its clock tower is entirely wooden.

Afterwards, you will visit the Eugène Boudin Museum – named for the Honfleur-born landscape artist – which includes a collection of Norman ethnography and works by famed French painters that include Boudin’s friend Claude Monet and numerous others that were inspired by the area’s scenic beauty. The collection also contains drawings and paintings that Eugène Boudin bequeathed to the museum.

Free time and lunch at a restaurant in Honfleur follows, after which you will drive to Domaine d'Apreval, a family-owned estate and distillery that produces apple-based ciders, calvados and pommeaus. You will sample an inspiring selection of these products, along with locally sourced cheeses.

Continuing on, you will next visit Étretat, a seaside village famous for its white cliffs: Falaise d'Amont and Falaise d'Aval. Étretat’s extraordinary natural beauty and charm has long been a source of inspiration for painters and authors such as Guy de Maupassant and Victor Hugo, who both wrote there.

Once you reach Rouen, you will check in at your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on you own.

DAY 2 – June 7, 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will commence a guided walking tour of the historical center of Rouen, which lies on the River Seine. Along the way, you will pass landmarks that include most famously the Place du Vieux-Marché, the ancient square where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Her ashes were tossed into the Seine.

Other architectural highlights include the spectacular Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame, which Monet, overwhelmed by its beauty, painted numerous times from different vantage points. Saint-Ouen Abbey Church is another Gothic masterpiece. It was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 563.

Following the enlightening walking tour of Rouen, you will enjoy lunch in town and then depart for Lille, an enchanting city on the Deûle River. Upon arriving, you will check into your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 3 – June 8, 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Lille’s historical center Vieux Lille, a cultural hub with strong Flemish influences due to its proximity to Flanders.

As you stroll along the cobblestone streets, you will likely see landmarks such as the Palais Rihour – a former private residence, parts of which date to the 15th century – the neoclassical Opera House and the Old Stock Exchange, which is known for its opulently decorated façade.

Afterwards, you will travel to Antwerp to re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:30am Meet guide for a tour of Honfleur

10:00am Browse the Eugène Boudin Museum

11:15am Free time

12:00pm Lunch in Honfleur

1:30pm Transfer to Domaine d’Apreval

2:00pm Visit Domaine d'Apreval for tasting of local specialties

3:30pm Transfer to Étretat

4:30pm Guided tour and possible free time

6:00pm Transfer to Rouen

8:00pm Arrival in Rouen and check in at the hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Rouen or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Walking tour and free time in Rouen’s historical center

12:00pm Lunch at Bistro d’Arthur or a similar venue in Rouen

2:00pm Depart for Lille

5:00pm Arrive in Lille

Check in at the hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Carlton Lille Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Guided walking tour of Old Town Lille

10:30am Depart for Antwerp

1:00pm Approximate arrival in Antwerp, re-board the ship

Expected Weather

June — around 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius)

What to Bring

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Local Currency

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.

Electricity

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Luggage

Bring one overnight bag per person to be stored in the luggage compartment of the coach and a small personal item that can be brought into the coach with you.

Accommodations

Radisson Blu Rouen

6-8 Rue du Donjon, 76000 Rouen, France

Phone: +33 2 77 64 57 57

Carlton Lille Hotel

3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000 Lille, France

Phone: +33 3 20 13 33 13

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Radisson Blu Rouen (Premium Double Room) with breakfast

•1 night at the Hotel Carlton Lille (Superior Double Room) with breakfast

•English-speaking guide for the day tours

•English-speaking escort for the drive from Lille to Antwerp

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

•Three-course lunch and drinks in Honfleur

•Three-course lunch and drinks in Rouen

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals not mentioned above

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•City taxes

•Dinners

•Lunch on Day 4

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel andnatural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: U$2.499 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.