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Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise (Netherlands), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise

A seven-night river cruise aboard MS Riviera Resplendence with Riviera Travel, tracing historic Dutch and Belgian waterways through Amsterdam, Keukenhof, Arnhem, Antwerp, Ghent, Ypres, and Bruges.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Amsterdam
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Riviera Resplendence
From
£3,249
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Visit to Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden

  2. Choice of Arnhem's Airborne Museum or Openlucht open-air museum

  3. Guided tour of Antwerp, Rubens' birthplace

  4. Option of full-day tour to Ypres and Tyne Cot Commonwealth cemetery

  5. Guided walking tour of medieval BrugesIncluding Belfry climb

About the trip

This week-long voyage on the MS Riviera Resplendence begins and ends in Amsterdam, weaving through the heartlands of the Netherlands and Belgium. The itinerary reaches Keukenhof, where over seven million bulbs color the vast gardens, followed by a return to Amsterdam for a relaxed afternoon of museums and canals.

The ship then sails to Arnhem, the site of a memorable WWII battle, offering a choice between a war history museum and an open-air exhibit of traditional Dutch life. Crossing into Belgium, the cruise calls at Antwerp, once a bustling Golden Age port, with a guided tour highlighting its Baroque art and architecture. From there, visitors choose between the medieval city of Ghent or the somber grounds of Ypres and the Tyne Cot Commonwealth cemetery.

Bruges features next with its medieval squares, towering Belfry, and canals, allowing time for both a guided stroll and independent wanderings. The final return to Amsterdam includes a classic glass-topped canal boat tour alongside an evening guitar recital onboard. Riviera Travel offers this leisurely exploration with attentive crew and comfortable surroundings, letting the varied histories and cultures of the Low Countries emerge one gentle stop at a time.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Amsterdam
  2. 2 Arnhem
  3. 3 Antwerp
  4. 4 Ghent
  5. 5 Ypres
  6. 6 Bruges

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

  2. Day 2

    Keukenhof

  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam

  4. Day 4

    Arnhem

  5. Day 5

    Antwerp

  6. Day 6

    Ghent or Ypres

  7. Day 7

    Bruges

  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Amsterdam
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise?
Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise depart from?
Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise departs from Amsterdam.
Who operates Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise?
Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Riviera Resplendence.
How much does Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise cost?
Prices for Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise start from £3,249, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Belgium? Our Belgium guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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