Day 2 :
Visit Aalsmeer and its fascinating flower market where 17 million cut flowers are auctioned each day. Then, cruise to the old university town of Leiden.

Day 3 :
Today's stroll through the magnificently landscaped Keukenhof Gardens with their 70 acres of colorful flowering plants is a Holland highlight. After lunch, cruise to Delft with its beautiful canals and arched bridges.

Day 4 :
Explore Delft today, including a factory tour to learn how its world-famous pottery is produced. Back on board 'Marjorie II,' cruise through the bustling port of Rotterdam en route to Antwerp.

Day 5 :
In Antwerp, there is time to visit the home of Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens and the Cathedral of Our Lady which houses several of his altarpieces. Then, cruise along the River Schelde to Ghent, a city of great wealth in medieval times.

Day 6 :
Today, visit Ghent's imposing Castle of the Counts, a feudal fortress dating from the 12th century. Later in the day, a fi nal cruise to lovely Bruges. This 13th-century gem is home to Europe's best preserved medieval buildings. A final farewell dinner on board 'Marjorie II' brings this memorable cruise to an end.

Day 7 :
After breakfast, transfer to Hotel Die Swaene in Bruges, where your tour ends.

Note: This route is run in reverse (from Bruges to Haarlem) on alternate weeks.