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16 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Amsterdam 2025(WHHQ)
Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam
Starting from $11,175
Ship(s): Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Specialty Cruises: Garden & Nature Loves
River Cruise Description
Admire blooming views on your springtime cruise in Holland and Belgium. Before your cruise, spend a night in the colorful city of Amsterdam. Enjoy a guided canal cruise through the iconic city's stately waterways of the Golden Age before embarking on your tulip season cruise. Visit Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Choose a visit to Arnhem's WWII Airborne Museum or a bike ride. In Maastricht, go for a sightseeing tour of 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 Peter Paul Rubens. Stroll its cobbled lanes amid 16th-century guildhall houses and the cathedral's stunning altarpiece paintings by the famous artist. In Brussels, you'll find landmark buildings and a collection of cafes and shops on your guided tour. Visit Ghent, for stunning Flemish artwork in St. Bavo's Cathedral. Visit Bossuit's Flanders Fields Museum with moving battlefield memorials. Explore Middelburg's grand history in the Dutch East India Company. Visit the fascinating Flood Museum to hear and see the stories of the flood of 1953. Continue your cruise through Kinderdijk-where windmills built in 1740 helped the iconic structures become a symbol of Holland. See the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, and the quintessential Dutch towns of Zaandam and Haarlem. Your cruise through Holland and Belgium returns to Amsterdam to conclude your colorful cruise!Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try Again| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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| Apr 5, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $11,175 | Call Us! |
| Apr 12, 2025 Garden & Nature Loves(WHHQ-T4) For flower lovers, an expert will provide lectures on board, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants. | Avalon Tranquility II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $11,475 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Arrive in Amsterdam for a day of leisure. Explore shops and cafés in this colorful city.Day 2 AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)
Classic
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age."
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:
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 MAASTRICHT
(B,L,D)
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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR
(B,L,D)
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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIÈGE
(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 Waffles.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
(B,L,D)
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.
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
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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS
(B,L,D)
Day 9 BRUSSELS
Filling Fare and Fabled Beer
Spend a day at leisure to sample Brussels hearty cuisine and famous beer. Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT
(B,L,D)
Day 10 GHENT
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Active
Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”— with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You’ll visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOSSUIT
(B,L,D)
Day 11 BOSSUIT
Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders
Discovery
Visit the In Flanders’ Field Museum in Ypres— learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the permanent remembrance ever since. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museum’s café.
Discovery
Following the museum, visit battlefields, cemeteries, memorials and private collections.
Discovery
Experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG
(B,L,D)
Day 12 MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
Classic
Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.
Active
Alternatively, bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.
VEERE
History and Scottish Houses
Classic
Explore the town of Veere with an expert local guide.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT SAILING IN KINDERDIJK
(B,L,D)
Day 13 KINDERDIJK–ROTTERDAM
Harnessing the Wind 300 Years
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Active
See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You’ll hear about the windmill’s vital role in the Netherland’s history and why it became a national symbol of Holland.
Active
Experience Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 14 ZAANDAM
Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers
Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. See windmills, waterways, and flower farms, while discovering Dutch history in its handicraft shops and museums. Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch onboard. HAARLEM
Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports
Active
Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Visit Haarlem, a major flower bulbs growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 15 AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active
Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
Classic
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age."
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 16 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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