b'BRUGESSPRINGTIME TULIPS AND KEUKENHOF GARDENSDay 1 - London and Amsterdam Day 4 - GhentMeet your Tour Manager at London St Pancras and take theDiscover the attractive city of Ghent this morning, as we venture Eurostar to Amsterdam, transferring on arrival to your Amadeusinto the narrow streets and pretty boulevards for a guided tour. ship. Take some time to settle into your cabin and relax inThere are over 900 listed buildings here, as well as remarkable your new surroundings before enjoying a welcome drink inmedieval architecture that has withstood two World Wars. We the lounge. Dinner is served in the panoramic restaurant thisdiscover some of the finest examples of the citys architecture evening and comes accompanied by local wines. on our tour, which includes the ever-impressive St Bavos Cathedral and the Belfry, a striking tower which soars above the Day 2 - Amsterdam or the Medemblik Steam Railway citys skyline.After breakfast on board, you have a choice between twoAfter lunch, your time is your own to explore more of Ghent. At excursions. Your first option is a city sightseeing tour ofdinner this evening, we are indulged with a desert of Belgian Amsterdam, famous for its tree-lined canals, crooked buildings,waffles and Belgian chocolate.and laid-back atmosphere. Among the sights we discover is vibrant Dam Square, the bustling main square that is dominatedDay 5 - Brugesby the Royal Palace, a classical 17th-century sandstone palace. Your second option is a visit to Hoorn, one of the oldest citiesToday we visit the fairytale city of Bruges. An exceptional in The Netherlands and an attractive harbour-town. From here,example of a medieval town which takes great pride in its step back in time on the Medemblik Steam Railway. Travelling inhistory, Bruges is filled with winding streets which open up to wooden carriages, we skirt the coastline, passing tulip fields andlarge squares, often filled with locals relaxing in one of the many windmills on a line which dates back to 1887.cafs. We embark on a walking tour, discovering the canals, churches, and noble old townhouses that make up the town.Day 3 - The Battlefields of Ypres Day 6- ArnhemOur ship arrives in Ghent, in Flemish Belgium. This morning, weWe arrive into Arnhem. After some free time, you have a choice are joined on board by Colonel Piers Storie-Pugh, who deliversof two excursions. Your first option is to visit the Hartenstein a fascinating talk about the battlefields in the region, drawingAirborne Museum, in nearby Oosterbeek, for a guided tour. on his extensive military background. His grandfather fought inThis institution focuses on the fierce Battle of Arnhem in World the First World War while his father served in the Second WorldWar II, and was the setting of the war film A Bridge too Far. War, and was captured various times before being sent to theThe museum features a collection of various artefacts from the infamous Colditz Castle. Piers himself served in the British Armybattle itself, including original weaponry and uniforms, making it before his decision to specialise in battlefield history. fascinating to visit.In the afternoon, our excursion takes us to the infamous YpresAlternatively, you may wish to visit the Netherlands Open Battlefields, a key battlefront in the First World War. We areAir Museum, which recounts the storied history of this proud accompanied by experts who take us through some of theEuropean country through interactive, living exhibitions. Step most poignant sites, including Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largestback in time to the 18th and 19th centuries as we walk amongst Commonwealth war memorial in the world. We return to theantique houses, farms, and factories. Tonight, we sit down to an ship later for dinner. elegant gala dinner with our captain.20 DUTCH & BELGIAN WATERWAYS Visit your local Travel Agent for more information'