2026 Quilt Tours Collection - Catalog - Page 19
DAY 4: ANTWERP TO ROTTERDAM – CITY SIGHTS & RIVER SERENITY
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Antwerp, a port city
steeped in medieval and Renaissance charm. Return to the ship for lunch
before setting sail toward Rotterdam. Spend your afternoon relaxing—
perhaps with a book on the sundeck, a cocktail in the lounge, or simply
taking in the scenery. Tonight, join the Captain for a formal Gala Dinner,
featuring re昀椀ned cuisine and impeccable service. BLD
DAY 5: KEUKENHOF GARDENS – NATURE’S GRANDEST DISPLAY
Today, experience the extraordinary Keukenhof Gardens, one of the
world’s most iconic springtime spectacles. With more than seven million
blooms across 80 acres, this is truly a feast for the senses. The time is yours
to explore the gardens at your leisure before returning to the ship to enjoy
an onboard lunch. This evening, we cruise into Amsterdam, arriving in the
heart of this vibrant, canal-lined city. B L D
DAY 6: AMSTERDAM BY BOAT & THE DUTCH COUNTRYSIDE
Begin the day with a canal cruise through Amsterdam, admiring
centuries-old homes, bustling squares, and royal landmarks. Afterward,
return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, journey into the picturesque
Dutch countryside, visiting Zaanse Schans and Volendam, where
windmills, traditional crafts, and artisanal cheeses paint the picture of a
slower, more soulful way of life. Return to the ship for a relaxed 昀椀nal night
aboard. BLD
DAY 7: AMERSFOORT ARTISTRY & AMSTERDAM ARRIVAL
Disembark and journey to Amersfoort, a well-preserved medieval town
home to Europe’s 昀椀rst cotton printery. At the Cotton Printing House,
take part in a hands-on workshop using artisan-carved wooden blocks
to create your own printed design. Later, we arrive in Amsterdam,
where our park-side hotel welcomes us for the 昀椀nal leg of the journey. B
Keukenhof Gardens
leisure, choose to browse the boutiques, relax in a café, or visit another
world-class museum—we recommend the powerful Anne Frank House.
This evening, gather for a Farewell Dinner, celebrating the art, beauty,
and friendships formed along the way. B D
DAY 10: FAREWELL – TOUR ENDS
After a 昀椀nal breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travelers and transfer
to the airport for your 昀氀ight home—refreshed, inspired, and already
dreaming of your next elegant escape. B
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
9 NIGHTS HOTEL & RIVER CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS
18 MEALS 9 breakfasts B, 3 lunches L, 6 dinners D
GUIDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR MANAGER
ROUND-TRIP INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE + TRANSFERS
(Central Gateway)
HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
Brussels:
Novotel Brussel o昀昀 Grand Place
River Cruise: MS Gérard Schmitter, French Balcony Stateroom
Amsterdam: Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark
Amsterdam
Amersfoort
Keukenhof Gardens
Amsterdam
DAY 8: A CURATED QUILT & TEXTILE EXPERIENCE
Today’s curated excursion focuses on Amsterdam’s vibrant textile scene.
Begin at Petra Prins Patchwork & Quilting, a stylish and inspiring
boutique known across Europe. Browse a handpicked selection of
modern fabrics, books, and patterns, and enjoy a private trunk show
from Petra’s personal collection. The evening is yours—whether it’s a
Michelin-starred dinner, casual wine bar, or canal-side stroll, Amsterdam
has something to suit your mood. B
DAY 9: ART, REFLECTION & A TOAST TO TRAVEL
This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the Van Gogh Museum, home to
the largest collection of the artist’s work. With the afternoon at your
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Germany
Antwerp
Belgium
Brussels
Cruise
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