Sunday
Transfer from your hotel in Bruges to the Marjorie II, moored nearby. Many consider it the best-preserved medieval city in Europe or a "museum town". It's best to start our visit on a small boat to explore the city, and continue on one of Bruges' most memorable spots the Begijnhof, where Benedictine nuns stroll in traditional black-robe and white head-cloth. The Memling museum and Old Sint-Janshospitaal, founded in 1118, is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe.

Monday
This morning we cruise to Ghent. A first and lasting impression of Ghent is of its marvelous medieval structures whose sturdy stone facades reflect well in canal waters. We visit the Castle of the Counts. This magnificent, almost unrivalled example of a feudal fortress of the Counts of Flanders has a massive medieval shape that rises from the reflective waters of its moat, it was built about 1180. This evening 'Marjorie II' begins cruising towards Antwerp on the Schelde River, whose waters have a tidal difference of more than 20 feet and a strong current.

Tuesday
Arrive in Antwerp around lunch time where you visit the house of baroque painter Rubens. Built between the years 1610-15, the house served as his home and workshop. Perhaps you would like to visit the "Grote Markt". The square is surrounded by beautiful houses built in Flemish Renaissance style and is the perfect spot to sit at one of the many terraces and sample one of the more than 100 varieties of Belgian beers!

Wednesday
This morning continue sightseeing with a visit to the Plantin-Moretus house which served as a print shop between 1555 and 1867 and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Also the imposing Cathedral of Our Lady built in the Brabant Gothic style is a masterpiece of intricately carved stonework. Afternoon cruise north towards Rotterdam, the world's largest port.

Thursday
An early cruise brings you to Delft, famous for the blue-and-white porcelain that bears its name. We visit 'De Delftse Pauw' to learn how the world famous pottery is made.This afternoon marks a cruising highlight: a walk through the glorious Keukenhof Gardens, Holland's best-known gardens park, with more than 70 acres filled with over 6 million flowering bulbs. We stroll through breathtaking waves of color on this unforgettable half -day excursion. Evening cruise to Leiden, a charming University town.


Friday
After an early breakfast we take a trip to the Aalsmeer flower auction, where some 17 million cut flowers are auctioned every day. Returning to our boat, we cruise on to Haarlem. We can visit the Frans Hals Museum and its collection of Old Masters. Other highlights include St. Bavo's Cathedral on the main square where both Handel and Mozart played the magnificent Muller organ.
The day ends with this evening's Farewell Dinner.

Saturday
After breakfast, disembark to your hotel or airport.