VIVA Moments River Ship: New Year’s on the Rhine River in the Netherlands & Belgium with Direct Flight from Izmir (27.12.2026)

Day 1 / 27.12.2026                IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT – DUSSELDORF (GERMANY)

Meeting at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, International Terminal, at 09.00. Departure to Düsseldorf at 11.40 with Sun Express Airlines flight number XQ 958. Arrival in Düsseldorf at 13.15 local time. After transfer to our ship with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport, check-in on the ship, settling into cabins and free time. Our ship will depart from the port at 18.00. Overnight on the ship.

Day 2 / 28.12.2026                  AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) *Amsterdam City and Rijksmuseum Tour

Our ship will dock at the port of Amsterdam at 09.00 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we depart from our ship with our vehicle for the free Amsterdam City and Rijksmuseum Tour we will arrange. As we head toward the world-famous Rijksmuseum, we will have our first glimpse of Amsterdam's vibrant and multicultural character. Along the way, we will see the city's characteristic canals, historic facades and modern neighborhoods. As we travel through the capital of the Netherlands, we will closely experience Amsterdam's unique architecture and distinctive atmosphere. We will visit the Rijksmuseum, one of Europe's most important art museums, and embark on a fascinating journey through the artistic heritage of the Netherlands. One of the museum's most impressive sections, the Gallery of Honour, features masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. We will have the opportunity to closely examine world-famous works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals and other important artists. Rembrandt's iconic work The Night Watch will appear as one of the museum's most important pieces; we will also see Vermeer's detail-rich interior scenes. In addition to painting collections, we will also tour sculptures, furniture and decorative arts, and get to know the Netherlands' centuries-spanning cultural history more closely. For those who want to experience art and history in one of Europe's most distinguished museum settings, we will have an inspiring and unforgettable excursion. After our tour, transfer to our ship docked at the port of Amsterdam. Our ship will remain anchored in the port of Amsterdam tonight. Overnight on the ship.

Day 3 / 29.12.2026                  AMSTERDAM – UTRECHT (NETHERLANDS) *Utrecht City Tour

Today our ship will depart from Amsterdam to Utrecht at 09.00 and dock at the port of Utrecht at 12.30 noon. After lunch on board, we depart from our ship by vehicle for the free Utrecht City Tour we will arrange. After arriving in the city center, we will enjoy a pleasant walking tour in Utrecht, one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the Netherlands, accompanied by our guide.

We will discover Utrecht's unique atmosphere, where history and modern life come together. First, we will see the Dom Tower, the highest church tower in the Netherlands. Then we will walk along the Oudegracht Canal, famous for its medieval wharf cellars, elegant bridges and cozy cafes. We will pass through Neude Square, one of the city's lively centers with its restaurants and shops. Afterwards, we will visit Dom Square (Domplein), which showcases Utrecht's rich cultural heritage with its ancient Roman remains and important structures that have survived from the Middle Ages to the present day. During this walk through the streets of Utrecht, we will experience the historic fabric shaped over centuries, impressive architectural works, vibrant city life and the unique atmosphere of the Netherlands. After our tour, transfer to our ship docked at the port of Amsterdam. Our ship will depart for Antwerp port this evening at 18.30. Overnight on the ship.

Day 4 / 30.12.2026                  ANTWERP (BELGIUM) *Brussels & Ghent and Antwerp Tours

Our ship will dock at Antwerp port at 07.30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we depart from our ship by private vehicle for our extra Brussels & Ghent and Antwerp Tours. We arrive in Brussels, the capital of the European Union, after about a 1-hour journey. First, we visit the Heysel area in the north of the city. Here we see the stadium that went down in sports history as the Heysel disaster. After seeing the Expo building and the 102-meter-high Atomium structure, built as a rival to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and taking a photo break, the Chinese house and Japanese tower, the Royal Palace, the European Union Headquarters, the European Commission building and the Triumph Arch are among the places to see. After heading to the city center, in the walking tour section we will see the famous Rue de Bouchere and Grand Place Square. After our explanations at the magnificent Grand Place square, we will have free time in the city. During this free time, we recommend that you buy world-famous Belgian chocolates and also try famous Belgian beers in the nice cafes in the square. After our Brussels tour, our second stop will be Ghent. After our Ghent city tour, where we experience history and modern life at the same time with its medieval architecture, canals, castle and lively student atmosphere, we head to Antwerp for our Antwerp tour, where the world's largest diamond exchange is located; Grote Markt Square and the old sailors' guild buildings, Antwerp Cathedral, the Rubens Statue and the Historic Train Station are among the places to see. After the tour, we return to our ship docked at Antwerp port. Our ship will depart for Rotterdam at midnight tonight. Overnight on the ship.

Day 5 / 31.12.2026                  ROTTERDAM *Scheveningen, The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Tour

Our ship will dock at Rotterdam port at 12.30 noon today. After lunch on board, with our guests who wish to join us, we depart from our ship with our private vehicle for our extra tours. We start first with Scheveningen, located on the North Sea coast. About 30 km from Rotterdam and the Netherlands' resort center, in this area we will have the opportunity to see and photograph the port and long beaches. Then we move on to The Hague, the political capital of the country. After seeing the Dutch Parliament, the King's working palace, and the International Court of Justice in The Hague, we visit a very special museum. We assure you that you will not forget the impressive panorama at the Panorama Mesdag museum created by William Mesdag. After our visit to The Hague, Delft, with the oldest history in the Netherlands, will also be the place where we give free time for lunch. The impressive Delft Cathedral, City Hall and Markt Square will be among the places we see. You can buy porcelain products that are identified with the city in Delft. After our Delft tour, we move on to the city of Rotterdam. In the panoramic city tour to be held here; Euromast, Europort, Erasmus Bridge, Old cruise port, William Bridge, Cubic Houses and City Hall are among the places to see. Return to our ship after the tour. This evening there will be a New Year's Special Dinner and Celebration on our ship. Our ship will remain anchored in Rotterdam port tonight. Overnight on the ship.

Day 6 / 01.01.2027                  ROTTERDAM – GORINCHEM – NIJMEGEN  (NETHERLANDS)

Our ship will depart from Rotterdam at 08.00 in the morning and dock at Gorinchem port at 11.30. After breakfast on board, with our guests who wish to join us, we depart from the ship for our free Gorinchem Walking Tour. Return to our ship after the tour. Our ship will depart for Nijmegen port at 17.00 this evening and arrive at Nijmegen port at 22.30. Overnight on the ship.

Day 7 / 02.01.2027                  NIJMEGEN  (NETHERLANDS) *Nijmegen Walking Tour

After breakfast on the ship anchored in Nijmegen port, we depart from our ship for our free Nijmegen Walking Tour. In this beautiful city, founded by the Romans and carrying the title of the oldest city in the Netherlands with its 2000-year history despite being the tenth largest city in the country, our walking tour will include St. Stephen's Church, the old city square, Nijmegen Cathedral, Grote Markt (Market Place), Monday Market and the shopping street. Return to our ship at lunchtime after the tour. Our ship will depart for Düsseldorf at 15.00 in the afternoon. Overnight on the ship.

Day 08 / 03.01.2027                DUSSELDORF (GERMANY) – IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT

Our ship will dock at Düsseldorf port at 04.00 in the early morning. After breakfast on board and disembarkation from the ship, we depart from our ship for the free Walking Tour in Düsseldorf, one of the world's and Germany's fashion and fair centers. Rhine river banks, Old town, Königsallee boulevard, one of the world's most luxurious boulevards, shopping street and the 240 m high Rhine Tower (excluding entrance) are among the places to see. Transfer to Düsseldorf Airport after the tour. After check-in, passport and customs procedures, departure at 14.15 to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport with Sun Express Airlines flight number XQ 959. Arrival at 19.30 local time and end of the program.