8- Days private river cruise in The Netherlands
From day-to-day:
Day 1 Arrival in Amsterdam
Welcome, Amsterdam awaits you! First check- in and settle comfortably onboard. Explore the historic city center on foot with its many squares, restaurants and shops. Optionally, depending on your (flight)schedule, visit the National Maritime Museum and discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history!
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Amsterdam harbour Meals: welcoming dinner with water included
Day 2 Amsterdam city- tour, National Museum and canal- cruise
After breakfast in a local restaurant get ready for a full day of Amsterdam! Your guide meets you in the harbour. Together head to the canal district pass De Negen Straatjes, Amsterdam’s most pittoresque streets that connect De Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel. At about 10:30h your canalboat awaits you. Enjoy your cruise from where you get a fantastic impression of the canals and architecture of Amsterdam. Still the best way to discover Amsterdam!
After a delicious Lebanese lunch, visit the National Museum. The museum’s collection offers an impressive overview of Dutch art and history, including works by 17th- century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.
In the afternoon, return to your yacht by tram. In the evening have your dinner in one of the beautiful squares of Amsterdam.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Amsterdam Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 3 Amsterdam – Utrecht day- cruise De Vecht river
Today, prepare for your cruise through the beautiful area of the Vecht known as the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht. Ajourney through time! Wonderat picturesque landscapes, tea domes to historic country houses and lush flora and fauna along the banks of the Vecht.The swaying of the boat on the waves has an enchanting effect. We’ll have lunch enroute at riverside.
After arrival in Utrecht. enjoy one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands. Visit the Dom cathedral and the canal area and ‘Oudegracht’ on foot. The canal area was and is a vital artery for the economy of Utrecht, the cellars used to serve as storage and workshops now are cosy restaurants and terraces. Enjoy your dinner in Utrecht.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Utrecht Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 4 Sightseeing Gorinchem, Woudrichem and Loevestein Castle
After breakfast in a local restaurant travel from Utrecht to Gorinchem by train, your guide joins you and makes the necessary arrangements. The boat will be sailed to Gorinchem by your captain separately and your luggage will be brought to Gorinchem by car. This way we avoid the bustle and discomforts of river De Waal with the disturbing wakes of the many large cargo ships, resume your river cruise again from Gorinchem.
Gorinchem is the largest authentic fortress of The Netherlands beautifully situated at the crosspoint of our main rivers in tyhe delta. The town became an important fortress in the Old Dutch Waterline and remained a strategic stronghold in the New Dutch Waterline. The original ramparts with bastions are still intact, the walking path over the ramparts runs all the way around and provides beautiful views over the rivers.
Cross river De Waal by ferry and enjoy your visit to the small pittoresque town of Woudrichem. After lunch, seek adventure at Castle Loevestein. Built in 1361 the castle is one of the most famous in the Netherlands! After your visit, return to Gorinchem and settle aboard.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Gorinchem Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 5 Willemstad
Today, sail from Gorinchem to Willemstad. After arrival in the harbor, first check- in and settle comfortably.
Explore the historic city center on foot with its many restaurants, shops and historic sites. Have lunch at the harbor and stroll around the centuries old ramparts and bastions of this beautiful fortified town. The boat will be in the harbor, enjoy a glass of wine onboard.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Willemstad Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 6 Sail to Bruinisse
Prepare for your cruise over the Hollands Diep and the Grevelingen Lakes! We’ll pass the Volkerak and Krammer locks on your way to Bruinisse. With plenty F&B onboard, enjoy the saltysea breeze!
Deboard in the afternoon and enjoy your delicious mussels lunch in the fishing village of Bruinisse. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Bruinisse Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 7 Zierikzee
Thinking of the Province of Zeeland, think of water, water and more water… Today on our way to Zierikzee we sail through nature reserves along beautiful towns and villages, each with an eventful history tracing back many centuries. We’ll make a stopover at the small village of St Annaland for lunch, than head on to Zierikzee.
Nowhere traditional life has remained so intact as in monumental Zierikzee, therefore a wonderfull place to dock and stay at the Oosterschelde river! After arrival at the pittoresque dock, discover this hidden gem.
Overnight: Onboard your yacht in Zierikzee Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, prepare for check- out. Depending on your flightschedule you’ll be transferred to Amsterdam Schiphol airport, or another airport, hub, or stopover. Feel free to contact us for your other transport needs.
*****The journey ends, but memories remain*****
Change the itinerary and excursions? Feel free to contact us by e-mail: info@mondireizen.nl
