Rotterdam: One of Europe’s most forwardthinking and architecturally daring cities. Known for its striking skyline, innovative urban design, and vibrant cultural scene, Rotterdam offers a unique blend of modern creativity and deep maritime heritage. As the Netherlands’ largest port city, it thrives with energy, diversity, and a spirit of resilience that has shaped its bold identity. 

Option 1:  Morning Rotterdam Panoramic & Walking Tour: Our walking tour invites you to explore Rotterdam at street level—where its character truly comes to life. As we move through the city’s dynamic neighborhoods, you’ll encounter striking landmarks, hidden gems, and the distinctive mix of cultures that makes Rotterdam so vibrant. Along the way, we’ll uncover the stories behind its bold architecture, visit bustling markets, and experience the daily rhythm of this modern yet welcoming city.  This route is designed to be engaging, scenic, and accessible, offering a perfect balance of major sights and local discoveries. Take your time, look up often, and enjoy every turn—Rotterdam is full of surprises waiting to be found. 

Option 2: Morning Rotterdam By Bike: Experience Rotterdam like a local—by bike. This active, scenic tour lets you glide through modern streets, cross iconic bridges, and explore vibrant neighborhoods at an easy pace. Along the way, enjoy skyline views, notable architectural landmarks, and lively cultural districts that showcase the city’s creative spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this bike tour offers a refreshing and engaging way to take in Rotterdam’s dynamic energy. 

Delft: A charming Dutch city known for its historic canals, elegant architecture, and timeless artistic heritage. Famous for its blueandwhite Delftware pottery and as the home of the painter Johannes Vermeer, Delft offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and smalltown warmth. With its medieval squares, picturesque bridges, and lively cafés, the city captures the essence of classic Holland in a beautifully walkable setting. 

Afternoon Delft Walking Tour:  This walking tour invites you to discover Delft’s story at a relaxed pace. As we wander through cobbled streets and along peaceful canals, we’ll explore the city’s most significant landmarks, from centuriesold architecture to charming market squares. Along the route, you’ll experience the city’s artistic legacy, rich craftsmanship, and inviting local atmosphere. It’s an ideal way to enjoy Delft’s beauty, history, and unmistakable Dutch charm. 

The capital of Zeeland, Middelburg blends historic character with a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Once a major trading center, the city still showcases its rich past through elegant canals, medieval architecture, and lively squares. With its impressive abbey complex and charming streets, Middelburg offers a scenic and inviting look into classic Dutch heritage. 

Option 1: Afternoon Middelburg Walking Tour:  This walking tour guides you through Middelburg’s picturesque center, moving past centuriesold buildings, quiet canals, and cobbled lanes. Along the way, you’ll learn about the city’s trading history, distinctive architecture, and enduring local charm—an ideal introduction to Middelburg’s authentic character.  

Option 2: Middelburg By Bike:  Experience Middelburg from a new perspective as you cycle through its historic streets, scenic canals, and peaceful residential neighborhoods. This relaxed, easypaced ride highlights the city’s medieval charm, elegant architecture, and surrounding green spaces. Along the way, you’ll pass notable landmarks, quiet waterways, and local gathering spots that showcase Middelburg’s warm, laidback character. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or simply enjoy exploring on two wheels, this bike tour offers a refreshing and immersive way to enjoy the beauty and history of Zeeland’s capital. 

Jewish Middelburg:  Each of your tour options includes an exploration of Jewish Middelburg and a visit with the local Jewish community. Highlights include the Middelburg Synagogue, a redbrick building with arched windows originally constructed in 1705. It is the oldest synagogue in the Netherlands outside Amsterdam. During World War II, the German occupiers used the building as a warehouse, and it was later badly damaged by a British shell during the liberation. After falling into ruin, a foundation oversaw its reconstruction, and the synagogue was restored in 1994; it is once again in active use.  

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

In the afternoon partake on an optional Shabbat friendly guided walking tour as we continue our exploration of Middleburg.  

After a magical Havdalah we depart and set sail to Veere 

Veere: This morning, we discover Veere, a beautifully preserved historic village set along the shimmering shores of the Western Scheldt. With origins dating back to the Middle Ages and official city rights granted in 1353, Veere offers an enchanting blend of maritime heritage, architectural charm, and tranquil coastal scenery.

Option 1: Veere Walking Tour:  Once a bustling fishing port, Veere’s marina now welcomes leisure yachts and is lined with inviting boutiques—perfect for wandering and soaking in the village’s relaxed atmosphere. As we stroll through town, nearly every house feels like a storybook treasure, with some homes around the Markt featuring miniature interpretations of classical palace gardens. 

The striking Town Hall (1474) stands as one of Veere’s most iconic landmarks, distinguished by its ornate façade and impressive 48bell carillon. Facing the marina, the 15thcentury Scottish House recalls Veere’s longstanding wool trade with Scotland, which thrived between 1541 and 1799. 

Along the waterfront, the historic dyke—once part of the town’s fortifications—still remains, marked by old cannons that hint at Veere’s defensive past. Rising above it is the Campveerse Toren, the final surviving brickandmortar remnant of the town’s medieval defenses. 

This gentle walking tour highlights Veere’s blend of history, beauty, and smalltown charm—an unforgettable glimpse into one of Zeeland’s most picturesque gems. 

Option 2: Veere By Bike: Experience the charm of Veere from a different perspective as you explore this historic village by bike. Glide along quiet waterfront paths, through cobbled streets, and past centuriesold buildings that reveal the town’s rich maritime past. This gentle, scenic ride takes you along the marina—now filled with leisure yachts—and through charming neighborhoods lined with boutiques and beautifully preserved homes. 

Along the way, enjoy views of the impressive 15thcentury Scottish House and the striking Town Hall with its 48bell carillon. Cycling atop the old dyke, once part of Veere’s medieval defenses, you’ll also see the Campveerse Toren—the last surviving tower of the town’s fortifications.  Ideal for all activity levels, this relaxed bike tour offers a refreshing and immersive way to experience Veere’s history, coastal beauty, and storybook atmosphere. 

Antwerp: This afternoon we discover Antwerp, a vibrant port city with a rich artistic and architectural heritage, Antwerp has long been one of Europe’s great cultural centers. Known for its Renaissanceera prosperity, striking guild houses, worldclass art, and dynamic fashion and diamond districts, the city blends historic grandeur with modern creative energy.  

Discover Antwerp’s historic old town on an engaging afternoon guided walk that highlights the city’s most remarkable sites. Your tour begins in the atmospheric Handschoenmarkt, near the statue of Nello and Patrasche, before winding through charming alleys and lively squares. From here, you’ll make your way to the impressive Grote Markt, home to stunning 16thcentury guild houses that recall Antwerp’s Golden Age. 

We continue with our Jewish Heritage Tour as 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.   We will meet with the Jewish community in one of its largest and most iconic synagogues before we return to our ship and set sail to Dordrecht. 

Kinderdijk: This morning we discover Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its 19 historic 18thcentury windmills, the largest concentration in the Netherlands. Built around 1738–1740 to keep the Alblasserwaard polder dry, these mills form an iconic example of Dutch watermanagement ingenuity.  

Set among peaceful canals and dikes, the windmills create the classic postcard image of Holland while telling the story of the country’s long battle against rising water. Visitors can stroll along scenic pathways, explore the Museum Mills, and gain insight into centuries of engineering that helped shape the Netherlands. 

Dordrecht. As the oldest city in Holland, our afternoon walking tour of Dordrecht offers over 800 years of history set amid picturesque canals, medieval architecture, and atmospheric harbors. Its historic center features elegant merchant houses, scenic waterfronts, and notable landmarks such as the impressive Grote Kerk and the city’s centuriesold harbor districts.  

Blending rich heritage with modern charm, Dordrecht also reveals vibrant street art, contemporary architecture, and hidden corners that bring the city’s character to life. This combination of history, culture, and unique riverside scenery makes Dordrecht a memorable highlight of any journey through the Netherlands. 

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is famed for its picturesque canals, narrow gabled houses, and rich artistic heritage—much of it shaped during the city’s 17thcentury Golden Age. Its historic Grachtengordel canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site, forms the city’s iconic layout of graceful waterways and arched bridges.   

Home to worldrenowned cultural institutions—including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the poignant Anne Frank House—Amsterdam blends historic charm with a vibrant, modern spirit. Whether explored by foot, bike, or canal boat, the city offers beauty, culture, and atmosphere at every turn. 

Amsterdam Morning Walking & Canal Tour: Explore Amsterdam’s historic center by canal cruise and on foot as you trace the city’s iconic canals, elegant merchant houses, and lively neighborhoods. This guided walk brings you to landmarks such as Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Oude Kerk, while also revealing hidden courtyards and quiet streets that showcase Amsterdam’s character and centuriesold architecture. Tours highlight stories behind famous buildings, the city’s Golden Age development, and the evolution of neighborhoods like the Jewish Quarter and the Jordaan, 

Afternoon 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 farewell dinner and final goodbyes with old and new friends.  

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