Rhine Experience & the Sea 2024

Experience the historic fortified city on Hollands Diep. Willemstad got its name from William of Orange, who was considered the "father of the fatherland" and was murdered in 1584. Willemstad was particularly characterised by its strategically favourable location on Hollands Diep. Stroll past the old town hall, the domed church and the star-shaped fortress and visit one of the old bunkers.

Welcome to a bike tour through enchanting Willemstad, a historic city with a unique charm. By bike, you will not only explore the rich history, but also the picturesque canals of this Dutch pearl. Willemstad is known for its well-preserved fortifications, which you will pass on the tour. Continue through the small town of Klundert and on to Fort Sabrina. Enjoy the passing landscape!

Antwerp. The city of diamonds, but also the city of chocolate! Here, dreams come true for every chocolate lover. In Antwerp's Chocolate Museum you will learn all about the history and origins of chocolate in a fun way. Of course, after observing how the cocoa bean is turned into delicious chocolate, you can't miss out on a taste. Afterwards, you will walk through Antwerp and to the Grote Markt, passing one chocolaterie after another.

Are you interested in exploring the diamond district in more depth? Or would you like to find out where to buy the best chocolates? Your private, local tour guide is an expert on Antwerp and can show you all of its highlights. You’ll decide exactly what you want to see and do, depending on your own personal interests.

Booking a private people carrier will ensure that you travel through the city in comfort, whether you choose to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, the diamond district or the fourth most beautiful train station in the world. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Enjoy getting to know the fantastic city of Antwerp on a tour that’s as individual as you are.

Let your private driver take you around the city and show you the highlights of Antwerp. It’s up to you to decide what you want to see: The Cathedral of Our Lady or the diamond district, perhaps? You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish – a great way to find out everything you wanted to know about this beautiful city.

From the green to the Belgian port city of Antwerp. Get to know the most beautiful places and sights of the city while playing golf! The hole, as it is called in classic golf, is simply replaced by monuments, fountains and other sights. Explore Antwerp in a playful way and discover stately buildings and funny stories.

Belgium is known for its delicious chocolate. This chocolate museum will take you through the whole process of chocolate making, from the cocoa bean to the finished product. You’ll also learn how filled chocolates are made – and you’ll have the opportunity to try some for yourself along the way. There are lots of exciting things for our younger guests to see and do here as well, and you’ll discover some fascinating facts in each of the 14 rooms.

Antwerp is not only known for being Europe's third-largest port. It is also the most important city in the world when it comes to diamonds – with most of the world’s diamonds traded here. Our bus will pass the beautiful Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal). It is one of the highlights of Brabantine Gothic and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, you will take a stroll through the historic centre with the Grote Markt and the lavishly decorated Renaissance town hall. A small tour then takes you through Antwerp's diamond district.

Experience the cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere of Antwerp by bike. We will cycle to the town hall which was designed in the Renaissance style, through the impressive Art Nouveau district and the Scheldt. Of course, you will also cycle through the famous diamond district, because most of the world’s diamonds are traded here. From the observation deck of the museum 'MAS Museum aan de Strom' you will overlook the whole city.

Experience the port and university city of Ghent. In the Middle Ages, Ghent was a powerful city state, today the city has many sights to offer. Stroll past the St. Bvo Cathedral or visit the Count's Castle. Your English-speaking guide will tell you everything you want to know about the city and take you to the corners of Ghent that are worth seeing.

As a university and port city, Ghent has a lot to offer. Let us drive you comfortably to the picturesque old town and pass the Belfort and St. Bavo's Cathedral. A visit to the Gravensteen Castle or a visit to the numerous museums is also recommended. If desired, an English-speaking guide can be booked to introduce you to the history of Ghent.

The picturesque old town of Ghent with its beautiful buildings such as the St. Bavo Cathedral or the 100m high bell tower Belfry offer an unforgettable cityscape. Discover the port and university city of Ghent as a couple and let yourself be driven from A to B in your private car.

Experience Ghent from a new perspective on this private e-boat tour. You will be picked up in front of the ship and driven comfortably to the canal boat moorings and then you are ready to go. In the comfort of the e-boat, the historic city centre with its various sights passes you by. For example, you will pass the St. Bavo Church, the Belfort and the Gravensteen Castle. Typical for Belgium is not only the delicious chocolate, but also the beer! During your cruise you can taste two typical beers and fortify yourself with a mixed platter.

Discover the highlights of this Flemish city as you are driven past Ghent Belfry (a bell tower that’s almost 100 metres high), the baroque Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, the moated castle and the beautiful guild houses that line the bank of the Lieve Canal. You’ll also have some free time to look around the city centre and sample typical Belgian specialities such as waffles, frites and local beer.

After a short walk from the ship, we will take you on a 40-minute canal tour, where you will experience Ghent from a new perspective. Listen to historical anecdotes about the medieval sights and marvel at the fantastic panoramic views. Passing the St. Bavo Church, the Gravensteen Castle and the Belfort, you will explore the highlights of Ghent on the Leie.

Bruges is considered the most beautiful city in Belgium. No wonder, because the medieval old town within the ramparts is still almost completely preserved. As early as the 12th and 13th centuries, the city blossomed into a world-famous trading metropolis. Your excursion takes you through a beguinage, along the canals through the old town to the market square with its pretty gabled houses and to the 12th century Basilica of the Holy Blood. After visiting this beautiful old town, you have some free time before returning to the ship in Ghent.

Your private English-speaking tour guide will take you to Dordrecht, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Stroll past the well-preserved monuments and centuries-old packing houses. Let us introduce you to the history of Dordrecht and integrate your wishes into the organisation of the excursion.

Explore the oldest city in the Netherlands in a relaxed way with your private people carrier. Pass historical sights, ancient monuments and various museums, making stops at your leisure. If you wish, an English-speaking tour guide can be booked to introduce you to the history and life in Dordrecht.

Discover the unique Biesbosch nature reserve on a canoe trip. Paddle leisurely through the beautiful landscape, which looks like a jungle, along the twists and turns of the many watercourses and past the thickly planted banks. Experience nature and the home of various animals. You will hear the different species of birds that hide in the heart of the greenery or meet the tracks of the beavers that leave behind the gnawed wood.

Dordrecht was for a long time a very important trading city where mainly grain, wines and woods were traded. Centuries old packing houses and monuments like the Grote Kerk remind you of that time. During your bike tour you will cycle comfortably with your e-bike through the alleys and the center of Dordrecht to the old harbor. Discover Dordrecht, but also the beautiful surroundings with the old villages and windmills.

Visit the oldest city in Holland and enjoy countless monuments, centuries-old packing houses and the well-travelled trade routes that remind us of the rich history of this city on the water. Dordrecht was granted city rights as early as 1220 and has always been an important trading town for wood, grain and wine. In the city centre you will still find about 1000 well-preserved architectural monuments. But don't worry - we will only explore the most beautiful ones with you on our tour of the city.

Near Lelystad lies the recreational lake 't Bovenwater, which covers approximately 125 hectares and is ideal for water sports. Every year, the recreational lake attracts many sailing enthusiasts who let the wind glide them over the water. At the Paradiso surf school, both experienced windsurfers and beginners can practice and learn this popular water sport. Let your surf instructor show you tips and tricks and enjoy the wind and the feeling of floating over the water.

Join us on a fishing experience to the largest fishing park in the Netherlands. On the outskirts of Lelystad, in the middle of nature, lies the Toms Creek fishing park, a true paradise for anglers, but also for beginner fishermen! Let us show you different fishing techniques or learn basic tricks to hook a trout. Various fishing lakes await you where you can cast your rod. From carp, catfish or trout, you can fish for a variety of fish here.

Far away can be so close. Our A-ROSA Bike Guide will take you on a cycling tour of the surrounding area. Be amazed at what the masters of land reclamation have put in place to protect their land from the power of water. Dikes as far as the eye can see, green, lush meadows and a town that was only created by building the last dike. There is so much to discover here.

Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum protected as a historic monument, where you can stroll through Dutch everyday life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Whether on a guided tour or on your own, you will discover authentic houses, a historic shipyard, a tin factory, a cheese and dairy farm, an age-old grocery shop and, most importantly, windmills. The tour then continues across the polder to a cheese dairy and to Edam. At the cheese dairy, you will learn all about how the cheese is made and, of course, you can also try a piece or two. Edam's cheese is world-famous, but the small village also has much more to offer. On a short walk, you can explore the village, which is criss-crossed by small canals, and visit the cheese market, among other things. However, very little cheese is sold here today. Nevertheless, the tradition is regularly revived when the cheese is presented to the traders by the traditional cheese carriers, just like in the old days.

Join us on a bike tour through Emmerich. Starting on the banks of the Rhine, explore the picturesque Rhine cycle path. Accompanied by the Rhine, you cycle in the direction of De Bijland beach to the largest bridge across the Rhine, the "Golden Gate" bridge. Along Emmerich's Rhine promenade to St Vitus Church, you will learn exciting information about the city.

Experience the Hanseatic city of Emmerich and discover the story of the ferrywoman Marieken von Emmerik. Join us on a journey through time along the banks of the Rhine with a view of the "Golden Gate" bridge of the Lower Rhine and learn how life was in those days. Our ferrywoman will give you a humorous first-hand account of the old professions, the ferrymen, the raftsmen, the fishermen and the pilots. Be excited and get to know Emmerich in a new way.