Keukenhof Gardens and Highlights of Holland aboard Spirit of the Moselle

Travel to Rotterdam to embark Spirit of the Moselle.

Depart Rotterdam, 1000.
Arrive Dordrecht, 1200. Depart 1900.

Following a morning on the water, arrive in Dordrecht, which can be reached on foot from the ship. The oldest city in the region of South Holland, Dordrecht 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 historic harbour and a selection of 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.

Sail overnight.

Included excursion

Join a walking tour directly from your ship into the city of Dordrecht. Along the way you will see the Big Church (Grote Kerk), the historic City Hall and the statue of the De Witt brothers. You will also explore the Groothoofds Gate, a grand entrance to the city, and the Four River Point, where several rivers converge.

Arrive 0800. Depart 1400.

Arnhem, located on the banks of the Nederrijn and St Jansbeek rivers, is best known for its connection to one of the famous battles of World War Two. From here you can visit the De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Kröller-Müller Museum. Alternatively, walk into the centre of Arnhem independently to see the traditional Dutch architecture lining the cobbled central square.

Spirit of the Moselle will moor overnight in Utrecht.

Included excursion

Travel by coach to the De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to deer, moeflon and wild boar, and visit the Kröller-Müller Museum and sculpture garden. The museum houses over 180 drawings and nearly 90 paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, one of the largest collections in the world.

Arrive Zaandam (for Keukenhof Gardens), 0800. Depart 1800.
Arrive Amsterdam, 1930.

Today an included excursion visits world-famous Keukenhof Gardens.

Included excursion

Visit Keukenhof Gardens, ‘the most beautiful spring garden in the world!’. Spend the day exploring the grounds, which cover an area of 79 acres, independently. Admire displays of millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, and perhaps pick up some ideas for your own garden from the themed gardens here.

Depart Amsterdam, 1400.
Arrive Rotterdam, 2130.

Today you have the opportunity to visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, which started life as a fishing village in the 13th century. See some of the city’s key sights such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square or the floating flower market.

Included excursion

On this included tour you will be accompanied by an expert local guide as you discover the city on board one of its glass-topped canal boats.

Disembark Spirit of the Moselle after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.