Colours of the Netherlands and Belgium

Name: Colours of the Netherlands and Belgium
Brand: Travelmarvel
Price: 6789 EUR
Availability: InStock

About This Cruise

Includes return flights from the UK*. Explore the colourful and quirky Netherlands from the water on a 14-night cruise to neighbouring Belgium. Glide past windmills, discover historic WWII sites and delight in the individual flair of Dutch cities and towns. Wander the lively streets of Amsterdam, visit The Hague, enchanting Ghent and Antwerp.

Who Is This Cruise For?

Adults only
Travelmarvel Vega is an adults-only ship
Couples
An adults-only atmosphere made for two
Over 50s
A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Premium

Ship

Travelmarvel Vega

Departure Date

8 April 2027

Cruise Line

Travelmarvel

Duration

14 Nights

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Itinerary

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your river ship. This evening, join your Cruise Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, then enjoy some free time to explore at your leisure.Enhance Your Journey – Muiderslot CastleVisit one of the Netherlands’ best-preserved medieval fortresses. Dating to the 13th century, Muiderslot Castle is famed for its round corner towers, surrounding moat and beautifully kept gardens.

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Arnhem

In Arnhem, visit the Airborne Museum and gain insight into the Battle of Arnhem, when Allied forces attempted to secure a vital bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine River in September 1944.

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Nijmegen

Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Situated close to the German border in the east of the country, Nijmegen celebrated its 2,000th birthday in 2005. Nijmegen’s fame stretched to new corners when legendary America singer Nina Simone bought a home there in 1988, staying until 1990. Admire the city’s many beautiful historic buildings and landmarks, and don't miss a visit to one of the city’s many bars to soak up a slice of authentic Dutch charm.

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Maastricht

Set out on a guided tour of Maastricht, the birthplace of the modern European Union. Developed as a Roman settlement around 50BC, it is a city of many personalities having undergone a number of identity changes throughout its history. Admire the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady, one of the oldest remaining religious buildings in the city, see traces of the Middle Ages in the city walls, stroll along the city’s iconic cobblestone roads, and enjoy the welcoming feel of what is today an energetic university city.Enhance Your Journey – Regional Wine TastingMasstricht is filled with underground cellars that are ideal for wine storage. On this optional excursion, you'll visit one of the oldest cellars in the Netherlands, where'll you'll be guided around the facilities and the cellars, before sampling three local wines from the region.

Belgium

Antwerp

Arrive in Antwerp and embark on a guided walking tour. Discover the vibrant Grand Square, with its bustling market, before visiting the impressive Steen Castle and the majestic Cathedral of Our Lady. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore further.

Belgium

Antwerp

Today is at leisure to explore Antwerp. For those keen to immerse themselves in Antwerp’s culinary delights, consider joining a Belgium chocolate tour. Enhance Your Journey – Chocolate Nation TourSample some of Belgium’s renowned chocolate, and taste for yourself why they’re considered the world’s finest.

Belgium

Gent (Ghent)

Embark on a guided discovery of Ghent, then unwind on a scenic canal cruise past gabled facades, historic guild houses and graceful bridges, offering a unique waterside perspective of this beautifully preserved medieval city.

Belgium

Gent (Ghent)

Today, visit the Menin Gate, the iconic memorial honouring Commonwealth soldiers with no known grave. Continue to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, dedicated to the 1917 battle where nearly 500,000 men died in just 100 days. Afterwards, pay your respects at Tyne Cot Cemetery — the largest Commonwealth War Graves site — and the Polygon Wood battlefield.

Belgium

Ypres

Belgium

Gent (Ghent)

Today is a day at leisure, or you may wish to join an optional tour to Bruges.Enhance Your Journey – BrugesJoin an excursion to discover the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt Plaza and medieval bell tower. End your visit with a scenic canal cruise, gliding through the city’s charming waterways and admiring its beauty from a unique waterside perspective.

Belgium

Brugge (Bruges)

Netherlands

Veere

Enjoy a special Insider Experience today.Insider Experience - Delta WorksVisit the Delta Works, one of the world’s most impressive engineering achievements. Learn how this vast network of dams, storm surge barriers and sluices — constructed over more than 30 years — protects the Netherlands from the sea. Spanning 13 sections, it is the largest flood-defence system on earth and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

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Willemstad

This morning, join a walking tour of Willemstad, exploring its historic streets and fortified harbour. Later, cruise to Kinderdijk and visit the World Heritage-listed village, home to the Netherlands’ greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills.

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Kinderdijk

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Rotterdam

Stroll through Rotterdam’s striking skyline and past the famous Cube Houses, then stop at a local market to sample the city’s beloved stroopwafels.Enhance Your Journey – The HagueDiscover The Hague on a guided tour, including a visit to the Binnenhof complex — home to the Dutch Parliament — and the renowned Peace Palace.

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Amsterdam

Enjoy a day of exploration before gathering this evening for a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.Insider Experience – Keukenhof GardensVisit Keukenhof Gardens, a vibrant floral showcase spanning more than 70 acres of landscaped parklands. Admire sweeping displays of spring bulbs, including colourful tulips (March–April departures). Insider Experience - National Maritime MuseumExplore Amsterdam’s striking National Maritime Museum, where immersive galleries and historic vessels�bring the Netherlands’ legendary seafaring past to life. (July departure).

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Amsterdam

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Suite

Owner's Suite

For added comfort and space, choose an Owner's Suite on the Upper Deck. Electronic slide-down windows create a French-style balcony, while a queen-size bed with plush linen, elegant en suite, personal climate control, blackout blinds and generous storage ensure a relaxing stay as you cruise Europe's waterways.

Cabin inclusions: Blackout blinds, electronic slide-down windows forming a French-style balcony, en suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge.

Balcony

French-Style Balcony Stateroom

Wake to ever-changing river views in the French-style Balcony Suite. Innovative electronic windows slide down to create an open-air balcony, allowing fresh air to flow inside. Complete with a queen-size bed dressed in plush linen, a contemporary en suite, blackout blinds, personal climate control, ample storage, a television and a mini fridge, the suite is designed for comfort throughout your cruise.

Cabin includes: En suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge, blackout blinds, electronic slide-down windows forming a French-style balcony.

Outside

Window Stateroom

Located on the Lower Deck, the Window Stateroom is a comfortable retreat after a rewarding day ashore. Settle into a queen-size bed, relax in the seating area, and enjoy a well-appointed en suite, along with personal climate control, generous storage, a television and a mini fridge.

Cabin Includes: Cabin Includes: En suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge.

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Constellations Restaurant

Enjoy fine dining in Constellations Restaurant.

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Sun Deck

Sky Deck

Head up to the sunken terrace and garden to relax as you take in the European riverside scenery. Maybe take a dip in the whirlpool or perhaps give the putting green a go.

With a two-and-a-half deck design, enjoy access to magnificent views on the top deck throughout your cruise. Plus, an internal all-weather staircase connects the Lounge to the Sun Deck.