TULIP TIME IN HOLLAND & BELG IUM WITH 1 NIGHT AMSTERDAM
Holland Tulips – Cruise Amsterdam - Avalon River Cruises
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.” 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 CafésDISCOVERY 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 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 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 HauntsCLASSIC 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 paceOVERNIGHT 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.” 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)
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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)
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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)
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Day 5: NAMUR, BELGIUM
Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésDISCOVERY 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)
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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 WafflesEVENING/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.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)
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Day 8: BRUSSELS
Ancient Landmarks and New HauntsCLASSIC 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 paceOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS(B,L,D)
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Day 9: BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)