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| Duration | 8 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 3,499 | $ 1,298 |
| Price Per Day | $ 437 | $ 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 | 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 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 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! |
From Amsterdam to Antwerp, 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 (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.
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN
(Dinner)
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Day 2: 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 3: 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, and 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 4: 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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIÈGE
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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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 Waffles.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 6: 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.
Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 7: 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 8: BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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Day 1 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3) - WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit 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. Sailing to Wijk Bij Duurstede. Overnight stop.
Day 3 WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE - ROTTERDAM
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an excursion for both packages: The Keukenhof gardens(2)(only on pre-booking before departure). Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 4 ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP
We'll spend the whole day cruising towards Antwerp. Upon arrival in Antwerp, we'll set out with our hostess to explore the old town.
Day 5 ANTWERP
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possibility of a transfer by coach(1) from Antwerp to Amsterdam (with a supplement). End of our services.
