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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Belgium, Europe, Holland, Netherlands
Cities Visited:
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Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception Day 2 Nijmegen. Excursion to Arnhem: Choice of biking tour, or guided sightseeing of Arnhem, or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem; free time in NijmegenDay 3 Maastricht: Guided tourDay 4 Namur: Guided tourDay 5 Liège: Guided tourDay 6 Antwerp-Brussels: Guided tour in Antwerp, visit the central Grote Markt, free time in the evening in BrusselsDay 7 Brussels: Choice of guided tour, see the town hall or chocolate workshopDay 8 Brussels (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
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Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium
Vacation Overview
If you 've dreamed of a view filled with windmills and blooming fields of color in Holland and Belgium, it all comes true on your European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Cruise on the Rhine River to visit Arnhem—home of WWII memorials and monuments. Choose a visit to Arnhem 's WWII Airborne Museum or a bike ride in the forests of Hoge Veluwe National Park. In Maastricht, tour the old cobblestoned university town. On to Belgium for a sightseeing tour of medieval Namur and free time to browse its ancient architecture, charming cafes, and bookshops. In Liège, see the ancient quarters of the “Fiery City” as well as its romantic streets, steps, and tiny alleyways. Next, you 'll explore the city of Antwerp—birthplace of the master painter Pieter Paul Rubens. Stroll its cobbled lanes amid 16th-century guildhall houses and the cathedral 's stunning altarpiece paintings by the famous artist on your guided tour of the diamond capital. In Brussels, you 'll find landmark buildings of Town Hall with a collection of cafes and shops on the Lower Town streets on your guided tour. This river cruise through Holland and Belgium will bloom in your memory for seasons to come!
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN(D)Day 2:NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills
ACTIVE Join a Biking Tour on the Hoge Veluwe National Park and admire its diversity of scenery, from dense forests to high sand dune, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Sightseeing to discover Arnhem-a key WWII operations site and home to impressive historical monuments and memorials-then visit a medieval castle for a regional herb and vegetable product tasting, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of ArnhemYou may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Windmill of Thorn or an Optional Cooking Workshop.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICH(B,L,D)Day 3:MAASTRICHT Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural FeastEnjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.
CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centerLater enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR(B,L,D)Day 4:NAMUR, BELGIUM Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafés
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architecture Take free time to stroll along Namur 's cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafés and bookshops.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NAMUR(B,L,D)Day 5:LIÈGE Historic Wonders and Wonderful Waffles
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Fiery City” of Liège with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don 't miss sampling authentically sweet Liège WafflesEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)Day 6:ANTWERP A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful AntwerpJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
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 RubensEnjoy cocktail or coffee aboard your ship as you sail to Brussels this afternoon. Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS (B,L,D)Day 7:BRUSSELS Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Brussels, see the Town Hall with its landmark buildings and discover the many local bars, cafés and shops of the Lower Town Streets, OR:DISCOVERY See the major highlights of Brussels and join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS(B,L,D)Day 8:BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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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
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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.
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
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