April 1 - 10, 2027

$

6449

Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1850 Additional/Single Occupancy

Textiles & Tulips 2027

Featuring Keukenhof Tulip Gardens and a 4-Night River Cruise through Belgium & the Netherlands

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
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark
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
  • 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

Explore the highlights of Brussels this morning on a panoramic city tour, where grand architecture and hidden gems await. Then step into a living masterpiece at Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the annual Floralia Brussels showcases over one million tulips in bloom. Enjoy a light lunch at the garden café—perhaps outdoors, weather permitting. This afternoon, visit the Fashion & Lace Museum to appreciate Belgium’s rich design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3 Chocolate Artistry - Amsterdam Breakfast

This morning, immerse yourself in Belgium’s most delicious export at Choco-Story, a charming museum with live demonstrations by a master chocolatier. Then, take part in a private chocolate-making workshop and craft your own artisanal confections. Later, we arrive in Amsterdam, where our park-side hotel welcomes us.

Day 4 Amersfoort Artistry Breakfast

Today, journey to Amersfoort, a well-preserved medieval town home to Europe’s first cotton printery. At the Cotton Printing House, take part in an intimate workshop using hand-carved wooden blocks to create your own printed design. Later, you will have the evening free to explore, or perhaps revisit some of your favorite spots in Amsterdam.

Day 5 A Curated Quilt & Textile Experience Breakfast

Today’s curated excursion focuses on Amsterdam’s vibrant textile scene. Begin at Petra Prins Patchwork & Quilting, a stylish and inspiring boutique known across Europe. Browse a handpicked selection of modern fabrics, books, and patterns, and enjoy a private trunk show from Petra’s personal collection. This afternoon, visit the Albert Cuyp Market, where over 260 market stalls will have you searching for the perfect souvenir and delight your tastebuds. The evening is yours—whether it’s a Michelin-starred dinner, casual wine bar, or canal-side stroll, Amsterdam has something to suit your mood.

Day 6 Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy a self-guided visit to the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s work. With the afternoon at your leisure, choose to browse the boutiques, relax in a café, or visit another world-class museum—we recommend the powerful Anne Frank House. This evening, we will board our river cruise ship. Settle into your stateroom, sip a welcome cocktail, and join us for an elegant dinner on board.

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

Begin the day with a canal cruise through Amsterdam, admiring centuries-old homes, bustling squares, and royal landmarks. Afterward, return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, we head into the picturesque Dutch countryside, visiting Zaanse Schans and Volendam, where windmills, traditional crafts, and artisanal cheeses paint the picture of a slower, more soulful way of life. Return to the ship for a dinner.

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

Today, enjoy our morning cruise in the direction of Rotterdam. After lunch aboard, experience the extraordinary Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most iconic springtime spectacles. With over 7 million blooms across 80 acres, this is truly a feast for the senses. The time is yours to explore the gardens at your leisure before returning to the ship in time for our gala dinner!

Day 9 Rotterdam - Antwerp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will cruise from Rotterdam to Antwerp, a port city steeped in medieval and Renaissance charm. On arrival, take some time to explore before preparing for our last dinner aboard the ship, where we can toast to a journey spent with new friends.

Day 10 : Departure – A Stylish Send-Off Breakfast

After a final breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your flight home—refreshed, inspired, and already dreaming of your next elegant escape.

» 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

Explore the highlights of Brussels this morning on a panoramic city tour, where grand architecture and hidden gems await. Then step into a living masterpiece at Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the annual Floralia Brussels showcases over one million tulips in bloom. Enjoy a light lunch at the garden café—perhaps outdoors, weather permitting. This afternoon, visit the Fashion & Lace Museum to appreciate Belgium’s rich design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3
Chocolate Artistry - Amsterdam
Breakfast

This morning, immerse yourself in Belgium’s most delicious export at Choco-Story, a charming museum with live demonstrations by a master chocolatier. Then, take part in a private chocolate-making workshop and craft your own artisanal confections. Later, we arrive in Amsterdam, where our park-side hotel welcomes us.

Day 4
Amersfoort Artistry
Breakfast

Today, journey to Amersfoort, a well-preserved medieval town home to Europe’s first cotton printery. At the Cotton Printing House, take part in an intimate workshop using hand-carved wooden blocks to create your own printed design. Later, you will have the evening free to explore, or perhaps revisit some of your favorite spots in Amsterdam.

Day 5
A Curated Quilt & Textile Experience
Breakfast

Today’s curated excursion focuses on Amsterdam’s vibrant textile scene. Begin at Petra Prins Patchwork & Quilting, a stylish and inspiring boutique known across Europe. Browse a handpicked selection of modern fabrics, books, and patterns, and enjoy a private trunk show from Petra’s personal collection. This afternoon, visit the Albert Cuyp Market, where over 260 market stalls will have you searching for the perfect souvenir and delight your tastebuds. The evening is yours—whether it’s a Michelin-starred dinner, casual wine bar, or canal-side stroll, Amsterdam has something to suit your mood.

Day 6
Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy a self-guided visit to the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s work. With the afternoon at your leisure, choose to browse the boutiques, relax in a café, or visit another world-class museum—we recommend the powerful Anne Frank House. This evening, we will board our river cruise ship. Settle into your stateroom, sip a welcome cocktail, and join us for an elegant dinner on board.

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

Begin the day with a canal cruise through Amsterdam, admiring centuries-old homes, bustling squares, and royal landmarks. Afterward, return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, we head into the picturesque Dutch countryside, visiting Zaanse Schans and Volendam, where windmills, traditional crafts, and artisanal cheeses paint the picture of a slower, more soulful way of life. Return to the ship for a dinner.

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

Today, enjoy our morning cruise in the direction of Rotterdam. After lunch aboard, experience the extraordinary Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most iconic springtime spectacles. With over 7 million blooms across 80 acres, this is truly a feast for the senses. The time is yours to explore the gardens at your leisure before returning to the ship in time for our gala dinner!

Day 9
Rotterdam - Antwerp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will cruise from Rotterdam to Antwerp, a port city steeped in medieval and Renaissance charm. On arrival, take some time to explore before preparing for our last dinner aboard the ship, where we can toast to a journey spent with new friends.

Day 10
: Departure – A Stylish Send-Off
Breakfast

After a final breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your flight home—refreshed, inspired, and already dreaming of your next elegant escape.

» 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

Explore the highlights of Brussels this morning on a panoramic city tour, where grand architecture and hidden gems await. Then step into a living masterpiece at Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, where the annual Floralia Brussels showcases over one million tulips in bloom. Enjoy a light lunch at the garden café—perhaps outdoors, weather permitting. This afternoon, visit the Fashion & Lace Museum to appreciate Belgium’s rich design heritage. Evening at leisure. B

Day 3
Chocolate Artistry - Amsterdam
Breakfast

This morning, immerse yourself in Belgium’s most delicious export at Choco-Story, a charming museum with live demonstrations by a master chocolatier. Then, take part in a private chocolate-making workshop and craft your own artisanal confections. Later, we arrive in Amsterdam, where our park-side hotel welcomes us.

Day 4
Amersfoort Artistry
Breakfast

Today, journey to Amersfoort, a well-preserved medieval town home to Europe’s first cotton printery. At the Cotton Printing House, take part in an intimate workshop using hand-carved wooden blocks to create your own printed design. Later, you will have the evening free to explore, or perhaps revisit some of your favorite spots in Amsterdam.

Day 5
A Curated Quilt & Textile Experience
Breakfast

Today’s curated excursion focuses on Amsterdam’s vibrant textile scene. Begin at Petra Prins Patchwork & Quilting, a stylish and inspiring boutique known across Europe. Browse a handpicked selection of modern fabrics, books, and patterns, and enjoy a private trunk show from Petra’s personal collection. This afternoon, visit the Albert Cuyp Market, where over 260 market stalls will have you searching for the perfect souvenir and delight your tastebuds. The evening is yours—whether it’s a Michelin-starred dinner, casual wine bar, or canal-side stroll, Amsterdam has something to suit your mood.

Day 6
Art, Reflection & Cruise Embarkation
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy a self-guided visit to the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of the artist’s work. With the afternoon at your leisure, choose to browse the boutiques, relax in a café, or visit another world-class museum—we recommend the powerful Anne Frank House. This evening, we will board our river cruise ship. Settle into your stateroom, sip a welcome cocktail, and join us for an elegant dinner on board.

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

Begin the day with a canal cruise through Amsterdam, admiring centuries-old homes, bustling squares, and royal landmarks. Afterward, return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, we head into the picturesque Dutch countryside, visiting Zaanse Schans and Volendam, where windmills, traditional crafts, and artisanal cheeses paint the picture of a slower, more soulful way of life. Return to the ship for a dinner.

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

Today, enjoy our morning cruise in the direction of Rotterdam. After lunch aboard, experience the extraordinary Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s most iconic springtime spectacles. With over 7 million blooms across 80 acres, this is truly a feast for the senses. The time is yours to explore the gardens at your leisure before returning to the ship in time for our gala dinner!

Day 9
Rotterdam - Antwerp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will cruise from Rotterdam to Antwerp, a port city steeped in medieval and Renaissance charm. On arrival, take some time to explore before preparing for our last dinner aboard the ship, where we can toast to a journey spent with new friends.

Day 10
: Departure – A Stylish Send-Off
Breakfast

After a final breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your flight home—refreshed, inspired, and already dreaming of your next elegant escape.

April 1 - 10, 2027

$

6449

Per Person/Double Occupancy

+$1850

Additional/Single Occupancy

Reserve Your Textiles & Tulips 2027 Tour

A non-refundable $300 deposit per person is required for booking. Before completing your reservation, be sure you read and understand our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Textiles & Tulips 2027

Space for this tour is limited. Please contact us to discuss accommodation options and availability.