Western Front Explorer

Day 1

Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating hotel for the next 15 days, where you’ll have time to unpack and get ready for everything that’s about to come.

Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship

Daily :
Dinner

Day 2

Amsterdam

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Otherwise, gourmet lovers will enjoy a culinary journey through Jordaan to visit a fishmonger, bakery and cheese store.

After your chosen activity, we have left the afternoon free so you can get out and explore more on your own. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.

Daily :
Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 3

Arnhem

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
In Arnhem, history buffs will love the Airborne Museum, viewing a depiction of the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine river in September 1944. Or discover The Netherlands Open Air Museum, where a number of Dutch houses, farms and windmills have been expertly recreated to appear as they would have centuries ago.

Once again, select the activity that appeals to you today.

Daily :
Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4

Nijmegen

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Visit the Kroller-Muller Museum and see its sculptural art collection, including pieces by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso. Or maybe visit the residence of the last German Emperor Wilheim II, Huis Doorn. After the German defeat in World War I, Wilheim II fled to the neutral Netherlands, where he lived on this estate in the Utrecht province from 1920 to 1941.

Choose your experience today.

Daily :
Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5

Maastricht

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Savour a Michelin-starred lunch at Chateau Neercanne, which commands impressive vistas across the Jeker Valley from its terraces.

Tour Maastricht, renowned for its maze of tunnel caves, Roman history and historic architecture. Afterwards, enjoy free time.

Daily :
Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 6

Antwerp

Arrive in Antwerp where you can join a culinary walk to sample Belgium’s renowned waffles and chocolate, and taste for yourself why they’re considered the world’s finest.

Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 7

Antwerp

You might like to spend today visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery. Alternatively, enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Antwerp.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 8

Ghent

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Explore the Somme Battlefields, including the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials and the John Monash Centre. Alternatively, enjoy a guided discovery of Ghent, including a canal cruise.

Today presents two very different sightseeing choices. Afterwards, return to your ship for dinner.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 9

Ghent, Bruges

Enjoy a full day to soak up the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt Plaza and medieval bell tower.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10

Ghent, Ypres

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Passchendaele Memorial Gardens, where each country that participated in the war has planted a small commemorative garden. Here, locals will share stories, music and poetry about World War I.

Today, visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth War Graves site in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield. Later you will experience the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11

Veere, Delta Works

Cruise into the Zeeland region, home to one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects, the Delta Works, an incredible series of flood protection systems that took more than 30 years to complete.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12

Willemstad, Dordrecht

Take a tour of Willemstad. Later, visit Dordrecht for a walking tour and a visit to a traditional windmill.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13

Rotterdam

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a guided exploration of The Hague and see the Dutch Parliament building and the Peace Palace. Alternatively, tour Gouda, or stay on board and partake in a fun Dutch language lesson.

After your morning activity, maybe head off and explore Rotterdam on your own. Later, enjoy dinner on board your luxurious river ship.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 14

Amsterdam

Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips.

Tonight, sit down to the Captain’s farewell dinner.

Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 15

Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

Sadly today, your journey draws to a conclusion. Say your farewells, disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport.

Daily : Breakfast