Highlights of Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam
Holland & Belgium River Cruise - Avalon Waterways® Tulip Time Cruise
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 AmsterdamCLASSIC 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(B,D)
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:CLASSIC 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(B,L,D)
Day 4: MAASTRICHT
Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural FeastEnjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.ACTIVE 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 DOCKING IN MAASTRICHT(B,L,D)
Day 5: LIÈGE, BELGIUM. EXCURSION TO NAMUR
Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésThis morning, enjoy leisurely sailing.ACTIVE Explore Liège by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a guided visit to Abbey of Maredsous, a Benedictine monastery where you can taste the fruits of the monks’ labor and learn about the history and daily life of the abbey. Enjoy a tasting of cheese, paired with some of the Abbey’s beer, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town of Namur, its fortress citadel, and medieval architecture. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LIÈGE(B,L,D)
Day 6: LIÈGE
Historic Wonders and Wonderful WafflesCLASSIC 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, OR: CLASSIC Explore the town of Bastogne, where in the winter of 1944-1945 Allied defenders held off German forces in the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne War Museum and the star-shaped Mardasson Memorial, which honors the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed or wounded in the Battle. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)
Day 7: ANTWERP
A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful AntwerpJoin 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 (B,L,D)
Day 8: BRUSSELS
Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts ACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY 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(B,L,D)
Day 9: BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Avalon
- Duration (Days)
- 9
Itinerary
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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 AmsterdamCLASSIC 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(B,D)
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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:CLASSIC 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(B,L,D)
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Day 4: MAASTRICHT
Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural FeastEnjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.ACTIVE 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 DOCKING IN MAASTRICHT(B,L,D)
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Day 5: LIÈGE, BELGIUM. EXCURSION TO NAMUR
Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésThis morning, enjoy leisurely sailing.ACTIVE Explore Liège by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a guided visit to Abbey of Maredsous, a Benedictine monastery where you can taste the fruits of the monks’ labor and learn about the history and daily life of the abbey. Enjoy a tasting of cheese, paired with some of the Abbey’s beer, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town of Namur, its fortress citadel, and medieval architecture. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LIÈGE(B,L,D)
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Day 6: LIÈGE
Historic Wonders and Wonderful WafflesCLASSIC 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, OR: CLASSIC Explore the town of Bastogne, where in the winter of 1944-1945 Allied defenders held off German forces in the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne War Museum and the star-shaped Mardasson Memorial, which honors the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed or wounded in the Battle. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)
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Day 7: ANTWERP
A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful AntwerpJoin 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 (B,L,D)
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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 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(B,L,D)
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Day 9: BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)