After a restful night on board, set off to see the sights of one of the most unique cities in Europe. Beautiful bridges connect numerous parts of the city, which is divided by hundreds of canals and waterways, lined with 17th century architecture. Our morning will be spent exploring the wonders of Amsterdam both old and new.

After lunch onboard we begin our Jewish tour of Amsterdam. The area between Nieuwmarkt and Plantage was historically known as Jodenbuurt (the Jewish Quarter). This neighborhood contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by The Jewish Cultural Quarter, an organization that is dedicated to the conservation of Jewish culture within Amsterdam. Our stops include The Portuguese Synagogue; built in the late 17th century by Amsterdam’s Sephardic Jewish population. During this period, many Jewish people fled from the Iberian Peninsula to escape persecution and settled in the Dutch Republic, partly due to the country’s liberal religious laws. The Portuguese Synagogue is still an important place of worship and contains one of the oldest Jewish libraries in the world, The Ets Haim Library.

Return back to our ship for our famous talk & tea lecture program with our scholars in residence or take time to explore Amsterdam at leisure on your own. During dinner our vessel departs Amsterdam to our next port of call. After dinner is our daily port talk and orientation to prepare us for our next day’s adventure followed by our KRC entertainers.

• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment
• Morning guided tour
• Afternoon guided tour
• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment

Discover Antwerp, one of Europe’s largest ports. Our tour will take us through the attractive old center of the city; on our afternoon Jewish Heritage Tour we visit the thriving “Jewish Antwerp,” considered the last real shtetl in western Europe. It is well known for its large Orthodox community and its connection to the diamond industry.   

• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment
• Morning guided tour 
• Afternoon guided tour 
• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series 
• Evening Port Talk 
• Evening Entertainment 

Bruges is one of Belgium’s best kept secrets and a  famous World UNESCO site. Due to the canal system the city is known as the “Venice of the North” and is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The historic marketplace. In the center of old Bruges, is cradled by the river Reie and was recognized as cultural world heritage site by UNESCO. As you walk along the maze of winding, cobbled alleys and romantic canals, you will be transported to medieval times. Besides various other sights, we explore the market, the ‘Burg’ a highlight of our excursion to Bruges.

In the afternoon we begin our guided walking tour of Ghent, one of Belgium’s most attractive cities, with its rich heritage of medieval buildings. You will see the fortress “Gravensteen” which was built in the 12th century by the Count of Flanders after he returned from his crusades. Today, Gravensteen is one of the biggest moated castles within Europe. During the tour you will also walk through the beautiful city center and see the belfry, a medieval bell tower with 54 bells.

• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment
• Morning guided tour 
• Afternoon guided tour 
• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series 
• Evening Port Talk 
• Evening Entertainment 

Today we discover Veere, a delightful picturesque historical village built on the shore of the Western Schedlt.  oday we discover Veere, a delightful picturesque historical village built on the shore of the Western Schedlt.  

Veere obtained city rights in 1353. It was once a fishing town, but the small marina is now used for pleasure yatchs and is dotted with small boutiques great for exploring and shopping.  Every house in the town is an attraction in itself. Some houses on the Markt (town square) even have miniature version of classical palace gardens. The most eye-catching buildings is of course the town hall, erected in 1474 with its 48-bell carillon.  Facing the marina, the 15th-century Scottish House reminds us that Veere used to be a staple port for the wool trade with Scotland between 1541 and 1799.  The waterfront has retained its dyke, once part of the fortifications, as the cannon witnesses, with the Campveerse Toren as the last “brick-and-mortar” remain of the city defenses.  

Return to our ship and prepare for a special Kosher River Cruise Shabbat all together docked in Middleburg.  

• Afternoon guided tour 
• Lecture series 
• Kosher culinary classes 
• KRC Shabbat program 

Morning of Shabbat programming docked in the picturesque town of Middleburg with all our old and new friends.

In the afternoon we have developed a truly unique Shabbat friendly guided walking tour as we explore the town of Middleburg. Our tour includes a guided tour of the town and visit with the local Jewish community including The Middelburg Synagogue, a red brick building with arched windows originally built in 1705; is the oldest synagogue in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam. During World War II the German occupiers used it as a warehouse then badly damaged by a British shell during the liberation and fell into ruin after the war. A foundation was set up for its reconstruction, and the building was restored in 1994 and is currently used again as a synagogue. The Portuguese-Jewish Cemetery, located on. Jodengang (Jews’ Walk), was established in 1655 and used until 1721. Declared a national monument, it was restored in 1997-1998.

After a magical Havdalah we depart and set sail to Rotterdam.

• KRC Shabbat Program
• Guided Afternoon Walking Tour
• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment

On today’s return to the Netherlands, experience a scenic morning sailing to relax and take in the beautiful countryside before our mid-day arrival at another major port city – Rotterdam.

This vibrant city has a strong maritime history as well as bold, modern, architecture. Nearby, the historic windmills of Kinderdijk are a good example of the rich history of the Netherlands and are in contrast to the modern city.

In the afternoon we complete our exploration of the Netherlands with “iconic Holland” with an Excursion to Kinderdijk. The Netherlands are famous for its windmills. Today the country still boasts more than 1,000 mills, and the largest concentration can be found near Kinderdijk. No less than 19 sturdy mills were built here around 1740 and they have been well preserved up to the present day. After a short drive from Rotterdam, during this excursion, you will see how a windmill works, why they were used, and how they have been replaced by modern pump stations. Get a glimpse of the old mills while walking along a private miller’s path and hear the miller explain the workings of the mill to you.

We return to our ship in the late afternoon where you have the options to explore Rotterdam on your own before our delicious farewell gala dinner and evening entertainment.

Later this evening, the vessel sets off for its final port of call – Amsterdam.

• Afternoon Talk & Tea Lecture Series
• Evening Port Talk
• Evening Entertainment
• Afternoon guided tour
• Lecture series
• Kosher culinary program
• Farewell dinner & program

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you back again soon!