The Netherlands Pre-Cruise Tour – Amsterdam

We begin our full day of touring with breakfast and morning prayers at Chabad followed by a guided tour of the Rijksmuseum. Lunch will be on the go, after which we will be visiting the Anne Frank house, followed by dinner at Chabad.

Rijksmuseum – Dutch Masters at Their Finest – Trip Highlight: Your second day begins with a guided journey through the world-renowned Rijksmuseum, home to masterpieces by Frans Hals, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other iconic Dutch painters. This expertly led tour offers a deeper look at the artistry, history, and cultural heritage that define the Dutch Golden Age. As part of your full day program, the Rijksmuseum visit sets the stage for an inspiring exploration of the Netherlands’ most celebrated works, home to masterpieces by Frans Hals, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other iconic Dutch painters. This expertly led tour offers a deeper look at the artistry, history, and cultural heritage that define the Dutch Golden Age. As part of your fullday program, the Rijksmuseum visit sets the stage for an inspiring exploration of the Netherlands’ most celebrated works

Anne Frank House – A Moving Journey into History: A guided visit to the Anne Frank House offers a powerful and immersive encounter with one of the most poignant stories of the Second World War. Located at Prinsengracht 263, the museum preserves the actual rooms where Anne Frank, her family, and four others hid in the Secret Annex for more than two years during the Nazi occupation. As you move through the authentic, subdued spaces of the house, you’ll experience Anne’s world through personal artifacts, photographs, and her original red checked diary—written while incheckedchecked diary—written while in hiding and later preserved by those who helped the family. This deeply emotional visit provides an essential historical context and a lasting reminder of resilience, courage, and the importance of remembering our past.

The day begins with breakfast and morning prayers at Chabad, after which we board a coach for a guided tour of Haarlem and Main Market Square. Art highlights include Michelangelo’s drawings for the Sistine Chapel, as well as works by Rembrandt, Raphael, and other Dutch masters. We will also visit the Natural History Museum and 19th-century art galleries. A box lunch will be enjoyed at the Museum Café, followed by free time to explore Main Market Square at leisure. We return to Amsterdam for a 15:00 ship embarkation.

Note: Luggage will be pre-transferred to the ship following hotel check-out.

Haarlem & Main Market Square – Art, History, and Old-World Charm: Your final pre-cruise day features a guided visit to the picturesque city of Haarlem, centered around its historic Main Market Square. This immersive tour highlights treasured artistic and cultural gems, including Michelangelo’s drawings for the Sistine Chapel and works by Rembrandt, Raphael, and other Dutch masters, offering a rich and engaging look at the Netherlands’ artistic heritage. World Charm Century art galleries, rounding out a rich and engaging look at the Netherlands’ artistic heritage. World Charm century art galleries, rounding out a rich and engaging look at the Netherlands’ artistic heritage.

Leisure Time & Shopping in Haarlem: As an added treat, you’ll also enjoy free time to explore Haarlem’s charming boutique lined streets, known for their unique blend of artisan shops, Dutch design stores, independent fashion boutiques, and specialty food purveyors. The area surrounding the Main Market Square is especially beloved for its inviting pedestrian lanes, offering everything from handcrafted goods to locally made chocolates, cheeses, and gifts—making it the perfect place to enjoy authentic Dutch shopping before departing for the ship. lined streets, known for their unique blend of artisan shops, Dutch design stores, independent fashion boutiques, and specialty food purveyors. The area surrounding the Main Market Square is especially beloved for its inviting pedestrian lanes, offering everything from handcrafted goods to locally made chocolates, cheeses, and gifts—making it the