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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Belgium, Europe, Holland, Netherlands
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam: Welcome to AmsterdamDay 2 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Canal cruise;Keukenhof garden visit; onboard welcome reception Day 3: Nijmegen. Excursion to Arnhem: Choice of guided sightseeing of Arnhem or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem or hiking in National Park; free time in NijmegenDay 4 Maastricht: Guided tour; visit a National Park in BelgiumDay 5 Namur: Botany lecture; guided tour Day 6 Liège: Guided tourDay 7 Antwerp-Brussels: Choice of guided tour in Antwerp, visit the central Grote Markt or visit a botanical garden; botany lecture; free time in the evening in BrusselsDay 8 Brussels: Choice of guided tour, see the town hall or chocolate workshopDay 9 Brussels (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam for Garden & Nature Lovers
Vacation Overview
If you 've dreamed of a view filled with windmills and fields of blooming color, this river cruise through Holland and Belgium is a dream come true for garden and nature lovers. Join us for a European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Begin your vacation in Holland and Belgium with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a guided canal cruise through the iconic waterways of the Golden Age. Take free time to explore the colorful streets, galleries, and restaurants. Visit the “Garden of Europe” at Keukenhof—home of 700 flowering bulbs in a magnificent display each year. Explore Holland 's national parks and nature reserves, and hear fascinating lectures by a botany expert on your cruise. Cruise on the Rhine River to Nijmegen and from here visit the Arnhem 's WWII Airborne Museum If you prefer, take a guided bike ride in the Hoge Veluwe National Park and admire its diversity of scenery. In Maastricht, tour the old cobblestoned university town and explore the heath landscape in its Benelux nature reserve. Your tulip season cruise continues to Belgium for a sightseeing tour of medieval Namur, then Liège to see the ancient quarters of the “Fiery City.” Explore the city of Antwerp—birthplace of the master painter Peter 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. You 'll also explore Antwerp 's beautiful Arboretum Kalmthout botanical gardens. In Brussels, explore landmark buildings of Town Hall with a collection of cafes and shops on the Lower Town streets. Tulip season in Holland and Belgium will bloom in your memory for years 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 Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
Day 2:AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION) Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam 's “Golden Age.” CLASSIC Join a 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 yearLater on, board your Avalon Suite Ship®.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN(B,D)Day 3:NIJMEGEN Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills
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 ArnhemACTIVE Enjoy nature 's splendor on this Guided Hike through Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Netherlands ' oldest and largest nature reserve!You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Windmill of Thorn or an Optional Cooking Workshop.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICHT(B,L,D)Day 4: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, historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centerDISCOVERY Join a Guided Experience in a unique natural reserve and discover the typical heath landscape of BeneluxOVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR(B,L,D)Day 5:NAMUR, BELGIUM Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafés
DISCOVERY While sailing satisfy your curiosity about botany and nature during a lecture hosted by a local expertCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architectureTake free time to stroll along Namur 's cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafés and bookshops. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NAMUR(B,L,D)Day 6: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 7: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 Rubens, OR:DISCOVERY Spend some time surrounded by nature 's magnificence on this inspiring guided excursion to the Arboretum Kalmthout botanical gardens. DISCOVERY While sailing, discover more about botany and nature joining a lecture hosted by a local expertEnjoy 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 8: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 experienceThe afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS(B,L,D)Day 9:BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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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.
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operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
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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.
