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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Belgium, Holland, Netherlands
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam: Welcome to AmsterdamDay 2 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception Day 3 Rotterdam: Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or walk with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in RotterdamDay 4 Antwerp: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure HostDay 5 Ghent: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf's Cathedral or walk with your Adventure HostDay 6 Middelburg-Veere: Choice of guided walk in Middelburg or bike with your Adventure Host; choice of excursion to the Delta Works or bike with your Adventure HostDay 7 Willemstad: Choice of guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host; cheese tasting on boardDay 8 Amsterdam: Choice of guided visit to Flower Auction, or canal cruise or walk with your Adventure HostDay 9 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Tulip Time Cruise with 1 Night in Amsterdam
Vacation Overview
Begin your Tulip Time vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking on your springtime river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Sail through Rotterdam 's harbor, said to be the world 's busiest port. Garden enthusiasts will delight in a visit to see the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof, also known as the “Garden of Europe.” With 70 acres of parkland and lakes, it 's one of the world 's largest flower gardens with nearly 7 million flowering bulbs bursting with color. Next, sail to Antwerp, Belgium 's second-largest city, known for its centuries-old history in diamond trading amid ancient buildings and monuments combined with modern architecture. In Ghent, Belgium, join a local expert for a guided tour of the city, including a visit to St. Baaf 's Cathedral. Your cruise traverses back into Holland where you 'll explore Middelburg, formerly an important trading city. Get a sense of its historic wealth still evident today with its impressive structures like the Gothic-style Town Hall, Abbey Tower, and bustling Market Square. No trip to Holland is complete without a visit to the technical miracle that is the Delta Works, a storm flood barrier almost six miles long, constructed after the floods of 1953. This beautiful and historic springtime vacation concludes with more time to explore the wonderful city of Amsterdam. See the most fascinating views of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city 's “Golden Age.”
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
Day 2:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
CLASSIC Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans where you 'll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM(B,D)Day 3:ROTTERDAM Dutch Treats and Flowers SweetVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof—known as the “Garden of Europe”—for its 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world 's largest flower gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year.Take some free time to relax on the harbor-side in Rotterdam with an artisan beer, a slice of appeltaart (Dutch apple pie), and a koffie verkeerd, a typical Dutch drink with equal parts coffee and milk. Take a bike from your ship to explore Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)Day 4:ANTWERP, BELGIUM Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You 'll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.Alternatively you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the nearby capital, Brussels—considered home to the European Union, and admire its magnificent palaces and cathedrals. You might prefer to take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp 's signature Belgian waffles and crêpes—or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT(B,L,D)Day 5:GHENT Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
ACTIVE Explore a different side of Ghent by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”—with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You 'll visit St. Bavo 's Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. You 'll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG (B,L,D)Day 6:MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND A Spicy History in Middelburg 's Dutch Harbor TownJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
ACTIVE Explore Vlissingen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.Spend some free time biking or walking through Middelburg to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer before cruising to Veere.
VEERE The Delta Works Stand Strong as a Technical Marvel
ACTIVE Bike your way to the beach from Veere with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of the Delta Works, the largest flood-protection system in the world, and a miracle of modern technology. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD(B,L,D)Day 7:WILLEMSTAD Willemstad 's Windmills and Historic Harbor
ACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century.DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Amsterdam.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 8:AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:DISCOVERY Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR:CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam 's “Golden Age.” This afternoon choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam 's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 9:AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
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on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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Avalon Waterways
Hotels:
Westcord Jakarta
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A unique sustainable hotel in Amsterdam, where two worlds connect. At the former location where ships left for Jakarta, lies a green oasis in the centre of the city. Hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms with a Indonesian influenced style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Café Jakarta or get a drink at the Malabar. Be pampered in luxury and relax in our wellness and swimming pool with views towards the river IJ.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Moevenpick Amsterdam City
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A stylish 408-room hotel in the perfect location, this waterfront property offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The chic restaurant serves creative international cuisine and there is a fabulous bar serving drinks and light snacks which is also a great spot for a nightcap. For relaxation there is a Lifestyle Studio featuring a gym, Finnish sauna, bio sauna & ice fountain.
Rating: Superior First-Class
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
