April 1 - 10, 2027

$

6549

Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1850 Additional/Single Occupancy

Textiles & Tulips 2027

Keukenhof Tulips & 4-Night Belgium & Netherlands River Cruise

Celebrate spring with a tulip-filled adventure through Belgium and the Netherlands. Enjoy a five-day river cruise, Keukenhof Gardens, private workshops, and guided city tours—perfectly designed for the modern traveler seeking culture, creativity, and curated experiences in stylish surroundings.

Locations

Brussels

Antwerp

Rotterdam

Amsterdam

Sail through spring on a tulip-filled journey from Brussels to Amsterdam, where castles, chocolate, and curated creativity meet European elegance.

This Tour Includes

TAPESTRY Series

Small groups, big experiences, independent spirit.

9 Nights

Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling

17 Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners

Admissions

Guided sightseeing, visits, and admissions as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary

Airfare & Transfers

Roundtrip international group airfare from group single gateway (TBD). Group transfer upon arrival and for departure.

Tour Manager

Full-time, English speaking throughout the trip.

Hand-Selected Hotels

Brussels
Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
Amsterdam
Hotel NH Amsterdam Leidseplein
MS Gérard Schmitter
French Balcony Stateroom

Top-Rated Highlights

  • Kick-off Welcome Dinner
  • Floralia Brussels at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
  • Chocolate-Making Workshop in Brussels
  • Private Cotton Printing Workshop in Amersfoort
  • Curated Quilt Experience with Petra Prins
  • Petra Prins Patchwork & Quilting
  • Royal Delft Museum
  • Delft Orientation & Walking Tour
  • Van Gogh Museum Tour
  • 4-Night River Cruise through Belgium & the Netherlands
  • Captains Gala Dinner
  • Historic City Tours of Brussels, Antwerp & Amsterdam
  • Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
  • Dutch Countryside Experience
  • Zaanse Schans & Volendam
  • Included Leisure Time for Independent exploration
  • Farewell Dinner

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Visits, admissions, and special features are shown in bold.
» Country Heritage Tours

Tour Begins: Brussels, Belgium

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Tour Ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Day 1 Arrival in Brussels – Your European Escape Begins Dinner

Arrive in Brussels and settle into our beautifully appointed hotel in the city center, the perfect base for your first taste of Belgium. Unwind, refresh, and meet your fellow travelers at this evening’s Welcome Meeting. A delightful group dinner sets the tone for the sophisticated days ahead. D

Day 2 Brussels, Castles & Floralia Breakfast

This morning, discover Brussels on a guided walking tour through the city’s grand squares, historic architecture, and hidden gems. Then immerse yourself in Belgium’s sweetest tradition at Choco-Story, where you’ll enjoy fascinating exhibits, live demonstrations by a master chocolatier, and a hands-on chocolate-making workshop. After free time for lunch, continue to the Fashion & Lace Museum, celebrating Belgium’s remarkable textile and design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3 Floralia & Petra Prins Breakfast

Today is a feast for the senses. Begin at the Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the spectacular Floralia Brussels showcases more than one million tulips, daffodils, and spring blooms. Stroll the gardens at your leisure before continuing to renowned textile designer Petra Prins’ studio and shop. Browse her curated fabric collections and enjoy an inspiring private trunk show. Later, travel to Amsterdam and settle into your hotel. B

Day 4 Amersfoort Artistry & Dutch Charm Breakfast

Journey to the beautifully preserved medieval town of Amersfoort. Here, enjoy coffee and conversation before dividing your day between a hands-on textile workshop and a guided walking tour through the historic center. Discover charming canals, centuries-old architecture, and a rich creative heritage before returning to Amsterdam for the evening. B

Day 5 A Curated Quilt & DAY 5: Amsterdam & Van Goghz Experience Breakfast

This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the renowned Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s masterpieces. The afternoon is yours to explore Amsterdam at your own pace—browse boutiques, relax at a canal-side café, or visit one of the city’s many museums. This evening, gather for a delightful group dinner. B, D

Day 6 Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the historic city of Delft, famous for its blue-and-white pottery and artistic legacy. Enjoy a guided walking tour and museum visit before transferring to your elegant river ship. Settle into your stateroom, explore the vessel, and enjoy your first dinner aboard as your cruise through Holland and Belgium begins. B, L, D

Day 7 Amsterdam by Boat & the Dutch Countryside Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam, passing graceful merchant houses, picturesque bridges, and historic landmarks. Return to the ship for lunch before heading into the Dutch countryside. Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills, artisan workshops, and charming villages bring Dutch heritage to life. B, L, D

 

Day 8 Keukenhof Gardens – Nature’s Grandest Display Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s highlight is the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most celebrated floral displays. Wander through breathtaking landscapes filled with millions of tulips and spring flowers in every imaginable color. Return to the ship for an elegant Gala Dinner and a memorable evening of celebration. B, L, D

Day 9 Antwerp & Farewell Cruising Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising toward Antwerp before arriving in one of Belgium’s most stylish and historic cities. Explore its cobblestone streets, grand architecture, and vibrant atmosphere before returning to the ship for your Farewell Dinner. B, L, D

Day 10 : Departure – A Stylish Send-Off Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home, bringing with you wonderful memories of tulips, textiles, art, and friendship. B

 

Day 1
» Country Heritage Tours
Day 1
Arrival in Brussels – Your European Escape Begins
Dinner

Arrive in Brussels and settle into our beautifully appointed hotel in the city center, the perfect base for your first taste of Belgium. Unwind, refresh, and meet your fellow travelers at this evening’s Welcome Meeting. A delightful group dinner sets the tone for the sophisticated days ahead. D

Day 2
Brussels, Castles & Floralia
Breakfast

This morning, discover Brussels on a guided walking tour through the city’s grand squares, historic architecture, and hidden gems. Then immerse yourself in Belgium’s sweetest tradition at Choco-Story, where you’ll enjoy fascinating exhibits, live demonstrations by a master chocolatier, and a hands-on chocolate-making workshop. After free time for lunch, continue to the Fashion & Lace Museum, celebrating Belgium’s remarkable textile and design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3
Floralia & Petra Prins
Breakfast

Today is a feast for the senses. Begin at the Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the spectacular Floralia Brussels showcases more than one million tulips, daffodils, and spring blooms. Stroll the gardens at your leisure before continuing to renowned textile designer Petra Prins’ studio and shop. Browse her curated fabric collections and enjoy an inspiring private trunk show. Later, travel to Amsterdam and settle into your hotel. B

Day 4
Amersfoort Artistry & Dutch Charm
Breakfast

Journey to the beautifully preserved medieval town of Amersfoort. Here, enjoy coffee and conversation before dividing your day between a hands-on textile workshop and a guided walking tour through the historic center. Discover charming canals, centuries-old architecture, and a rich creative heritage before returning to Amsterdam for the evening. B

Day 5
A Curated Quilt & DAY 5: Amsterdam & Van Goghz Experience
Breakfast

This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the renowned Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s masterpieces. The afternoon is yours to explore Amsterdam at your own pace—browse boutiques, relax at a canal-side café, or visit one of the city’s many museums. This evening, gather for a delightful group dinner. B, D

Day 6
Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation
Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the historic city of Delft, famous for its blue-and-white pottery and artistic legacy. Enjoy a guided walking tour and museum visit before transferring to your elegant river ship. Settle into your stateroom, explore the vessel, and enjoy your first dinner aboard as your cruise through Holland and Belgium begins. B, L, D

Day 7
Amsterdam by Boat & the Dutch Countryside
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam, passing graceful merchant houses, picturesque bridges, and historic landmarks. Return to the ship for lunch before heading into the Dutch countryside. Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills, artisan workshops, and charming villages bring Dutch heritage to life. B, L, D

 

Day 8
Keukenhof Gardens – Nature’s Grandest Display
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s highlight is the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most celebrated floral displays. Wander through breathtaking landscapes filled with millions of tulips and spring flowers in every imaginable color. Return to the ship for an elegant Gala Dinner and a memorable evening of celebration. B, L, D

Day 9
Antwerp & Farewell Cruising
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising toward Antwerp before arriving in one of Belgium’s most stylish and historic cities. Explore its cobblestone streets, grand architecture, and vibrant atmosphere before returning to the ship for your Farewell Dinner. B, L, D

Day 10
: Departure – A Stylish Send-Off
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home, bringing with you wonderful memories of tulips, textiles, art, and friendship. B

 

Day 1
» Country Heritage Tours
Day 1
Arrival in Brussels – Your European Escape Begins
Dinner

Arrive in Brussels and settle into our beautifully appointed hotel in the city center, the perfect base for your first taste of Belgium. Unwind, refresh, and meet your fellow travelers at this evening’s Welcome Meeting. A delightful group dinner sets the tone for the sophisticated days ahead. D

Day 2
Brussels, Castles & Floralia
Breakfast

This morning, discover Brussels on a guided walking tour through the city’s grand squares, historic architecture, and hidden gems. Then immerse yourself in Belgium’s sweetest tradition at Choco-Story, where you’ll enjoy fascinating exhibits, live demonstrations by a master chocolatier, and a hands-on chocolate-making workshop. After free time for lunch, continue to the Fashion & Lace Museum, celebrating Belgium’s remarkable textile and design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3
Floralia & Petra Prins
Breakfast

Today is a feast for the senses. Begin at the Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the spectacular Floralia Brussels showcases more than one million tulips, daffodils, and spring blooms. Stroll the gardens at your leisure before continuing to renowned textile designer Petra Prins’ studio and shop. Browse her curated fabric collections and enjoy an inspiring private trunk show. Later, travel to Amsterdam and settle into your hotel. B

Day 4
Amersfoort Artistry & Dutch Charm
Breakfast

Journey to the beautifully preserved medieval town of Amersfoort. Here, enjoy coffee and conversation before dividing your day between a hands-on textile workshop and a guided walking tour through the historic center. Discover charming canals, centuries-old architecture, and a rich creative heritage before returning to Amsterdam for the evening. B

Day 5
A Curated Quilt & DAY 5: Amsterdam & Van Goghz Experience
Breakfast

This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the renowned Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s masterpieces. The afternoon is yours to explore Amsterdam at your own pace—browse boutiques, relax at a canal-side café, or visit one of the city’s many museums. This evening, gather for a delightful group dinner. B, D

Day 6
Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation
Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the historic city of Delft, famous for its blue-and-white pottery and artistic legacy. Enjoy a guided walking tour and museum visit before transferring to your elegant river ship. Settle into your stateroom, explore the vessel, and enjoy your first dinner aboard as your cruise through Holland and Belgium begins. B, L, D

Day 7
Amsterdam by Boat & the Dutch Countryside
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam, passing graceful merchant houses, picturesque bridges, and historic landmarks. Return to the ship for lunch before heading into the Dutch countryside. Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills, artisan workshops, and charming villages bring Dutch heritage to life. B, L, D

 

Day 8
Keukenhof Gardens – Nature’s Grandest Display
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s highlight is the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most celebrated floral displays. Wander through breathtaking landscapes filled with millions of tulips and spring flowers in every imaginable color. Return to the ship for an elegant Gala Dinner and a memorable evening of celebration. B, L, D

Day 9
Antwerp & Farewell Cruising
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising toward Antwerp before arriving in one of Belgium’s most stylish and historic cities. Explore its cobblestone streets, grand architecture, and vibrant atmosphere before returning to the ship for your Farewell Dinner. B, L, D

Day 10
: Departure – A Stylish Send-Off
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home, bringing with you wonderful memories of tulips, textiles, art, and friendship. B

 

Day 1

April 1 - 10, 2027

$

6549

Per Person/Double Occupancy

+$1850

Additional/Single Occupancy

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Textiles & Tulips 2027

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