Cruise > Belgium

8 Days Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time- S.S. Victoria


Duration: 7 Nights

From €5,129pp

27 March 2026

This itinerary adds a contemporary flair to the classic tulip time experience.

You’ll find an ideal mix of old and new, historic and modern, in some of Europe’s liveliest cities on this journey. Spend time in Amsterdam and Maastricht, allowing you to discover great shopping, countless active options, and mouthwatering foodie destinations. Explore Belgium’s historical and contemporary capital city of Brussels, home of a rich and vibrant culinary tradition. Discover Antwerp’s penchant for tasty treats—including Belgian waffles—on a walking discovery tour of the diamond capital of the world. In splendid Maastricht, a city with hundreds of national heritage sites, you’ll uncover why it’s known as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Holland. Delight in a visit to Kinderdijk to see its 19 well-preserved windmills that have stood the test of time.

Day 1- Brussels (Embark)

Arrive at Brussels Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.


Day 2 - Brussels

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, offers a treasure trove of historic architecture, along with a rich culinary tradition and a vibrant culinary capital. Food lovers will be lured by the divine aromas drifting from delightful cafés and chocolate shops. After a panoramic tour of Belgium’s historical and contemporary capital city, get an up-close view of the city center with a guided tour on foot. Then, treat yourself to some delicious Belgian waffles.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.


Day 3 - Antwerp

It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art, Belgian beer, waffles, pralines and fries, chocolate, and more. Your walking tour of Antwerp, complete with Belgian treats, features the City Hall and Market Square.


Day 4 - Maastricht

Your first stop in The Netherlands—Maastricht—is a city with more than 1,670 national heritage sites, some of which can be seen on your Old Town walking tour. And not only that, but it’s known as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of Holland and loved for its convivial lifestyle and historic center, which has long played a strategic role in European politics. Or you can choose to make a pilgrimage to the 65-acre Netherlands American Cemetery and memorial, the final resting place of 8,301 U.S. soldiers who perished during the Second World War;


Day 5 - Gorinchem

Gorinchem is a star city of the Netherlands—literally. A fortress town on the Dutch Waterline, a series of strategic of defenses designed to weaponize the Netherlands' surplus of water routes against invading forces, Gorinchem has a distinctive star shape that can be found in some of the Waterline's forts.


Day 6 - Dordrecht, Kinderdijk

Enjoy a day of South Holland delights, starting with a stop in Dordrecht, the oldest town in Holland. After a walking tour here, we’ll continue on to Kinderdijk, where you can see a captivating collection of 19, UNESCO-designated windmills. Alternatively, take a bike ride around Schoonhoven, best known for its abundant silversmiths, clock makers, and quaint shop-lined avenues.


Day 7 - Amsterdam

The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture. The famous Keukenhof Gardens is a 70-acre park planted with millions of tulips and other flowers—an extraordinary sight in the spring.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.


Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time Map

Inclusions

  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
  • 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal S.S. Victoria
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 2 countries: Belgium and the Netherlands
  • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

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