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| Duration | 9 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 3,858 | $ 1,298 |
| Price Per Day | $ 429 | $ 260 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Begin your vacation in Holland and Belgium your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a guided canal cruise through the iconic waterways of this city of the Golden Age. Take free time to explore the colorful streets, galleries, and restaurants here. 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 with a visit to Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Choose a visit to Arnhem’s WWII Airborne Museum or a bike ride. In Maastricht, tour the old cobblestoned university town. On 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. In Brussels, explore landmark buildings of Town Hall with a collection of cafes and shops on the Lower Town streets. Memories of Holland and Belgium will bloom in your memory for seasons to come! |
From Antwerp to Amsterdam, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage. |
Day 1: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
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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.” 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.
Later, on board your Avalon Suite Ship®.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN
(Breakfast,Dinner)
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Day 3: NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM
Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills
ACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICH
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 4: MAASTRICHT
Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast
Enjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.
ACTIVE Maastricht's charm awaits, Follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town., OR:CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town center.
Later enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 5: NAMUR, BELGIUM
Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafés
ACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIÈGE(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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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 Waffles.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 7: ANTWERP
A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful Antwerp
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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.
Enjoy cocktail or coffee aboard your ship as you sail to Brussels this afternoon.
Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 8: BRUSSELS
Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts
ACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY See the major highlights of Brussels and join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience, OR: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.The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 9: BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Day 1 ANTWERP
Possibility of a transfer by coach(2) from Amsterdam to Antwerp for an extra fee. Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Antwerp at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by a tour of the old city in the company of our hostess.
Day 2 ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM
Day spent cruising. Our cruise will cross small inland seas and immense locks to reach Rotterdam in the evening. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 3 ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Join us on an excursion for both packages: The Keukenhof gardens(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). During this time, the boat will continue to Amsterdam (or surrounding).
Day 4 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam.DISCOVERY: Bike tour in Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites.In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 5 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
