The view over Antwerp- Historic Dordrecht
- Ghent’s historic architecture
- Utrecht
Highlights of Holland and Belgium
Dutch and Belgian Waterways
from
£1,829 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Discover the highlights of Holland and the best of Belgium
Join Spirit of the Rhine for a 7-night river cruise along the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium for a scenic and relaxing way to explore both countries. Step aboard Spirit of the Rhine in Rotterdam and cruise to Dordrecht, where you can join an expert guide and explore the city’s rich history. See key sights such as the Big Church (Grote Kerk), the City Hall, and the statue of the De Witt brothers. Enjoy a morning in Utrecht, taking our complimentary transfer service into the medieval centre of the city to explore at your own pace. In the market town of Middelburg, see the 12th-century abbey and the 15th-century town hall on a walking tour.
Continue to Belgium and take our complimentary transfer service into Ghent to explore the cobbled streets and attractive squares, overlooked by the 91-metre-high bell tower of the medieval Cloth Hall. A full day in Antwerp provides the opportunity to explore the old town on a walking tour. Pass the Market Square, with its gabled guild houses, the Brabo statue and the City Hall, and see the statue of Belgian painter PP Rubens in the Groenplaats. Enjoy half a day in Belgium’s capital city Brussels, where the historic heart is centred around the UNESCO-listed square, Grand Place, which is lined with Gothic architecture. A walking tour will ensure you see the best of the city.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Rotterdam and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Depart Rotterdam, 0900.
Arrive Dordrect, 1100. Depart 1800.
Arrive Utrecht, 2300.
Dordrecht, the oldest city in the region of South Holland, sits at the confluence of three waterways, the Rhine, the Meuse and the Merwede. In the early 11th century Count Dirk III built a castle here to gain control of the shipping routes, and the city grew up around it. There is a selection of fine churches, due to early links with the Protestant reformation. Other attractions include the old city hall, which spans the canal, the 13th-century Augustijnenkerk and 17th-century city gate.
Included excursion
Join an expert guide and walk from the ship into Dordrecht to explore the city’s rich history. See key sights such as the Big Church (Grote Kerk), the historic City Hall, and the statue of the De Witt brothers. Pass the Augustine Monastery, where in 1572 the first gathering of the Free States took place. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart 1300.
The medieval centre of Utrecht is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. Opposite the tower on Domplein square is the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. Each corner of the city hides a quirky museum, art gallery, little church or a view of the city’s network of canals.
Continue sailing through the afternoon and overnight.
Included excursion
Take our complimentary transfer service into Utrecht to explore the medieval centre of the city at your own pace.
Arrive Middelburg, 0800. Depart 1400.
Arrive Ghent, 2200.
The market town of Middelburg is the capital of the province of Zeeland. The elegant architecture reflects the town’s prosperity under the influence of the Dutch East India Company.
Included excursion
Discover the 12th-century abbey and the wonderfully ornamented Gothic facade of the 15th-century town hall on a walking tour. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart 1900.
The quaint timber-framed buildings and stone fortifications of this typically Flemish city sit side by side among a network of canals.
Included excursion
Take our complimentary transfer service into Ghent and embark an open-air canal boat for a picturesque cruise along the city’s canals. Enjoy a unique view of its beautiful architecture and historic landmarks accompanied by your local guide.
Arrive 0100.
Among the city’s many highlights is the 16th-century Grote Markt, which is home to the famous Brabo fountain, and a large Gothic cathedral. The city was a centre for the arts in the Renaissance period, with Rubens and Van Dyck both living and working here. Antwerp is also one of the leading centres in the world diamond industry.
Included excursion
Depending on your ship’s berth, you will either have a short coach transfer into the city centre or you will walk directly from your ship with your expert local guide. Explore the old town, passing the Market Square, with its gabled guild houses, the Brabo statue and the City Hall. Continue to the medieval Vlaaikensgang (Pie Alley) and the Groenplaats, home to the statue of the Belgian painter PP Rubens. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available. At the end of your guided walk you will return to your waiting ship or you may choose to stay in the centre for free time and return later independently.
Depart Antwerp, 0500.
Arrive Brussels, 1300.
The historic centre of Belgium’s capital city centres around the UNESCO-listed square, Grand Place, which is overlooked by Gothic architecture. In contrast, the wide cosmopolitan avenues that surround the old town are lined with huge buildings, including the Palais de Justice and the headquarters of the European Parliament.
Included excursion
Travel into Brussels by coach for an included walking tour of the historic centre, where the UNESCO-listed square, Grand Place, is overlooked by Gothic architecture enclosing museums, cafes and guildhalls. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however an included tour with reduced walking is also available.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.
from
£1,829 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£1,829 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.