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16 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from from Amsterdam to Amsterdam 2022
Springtime in Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam for Garden & Nature Lovers-March 17
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River Cruise Description
If you've dreamed of seeing the legendary flowers of Holland and Belgium, this is the perfect way to spend springtime among the tulips! This 2-week European vacation begins and ends in Amsterdam to explore the flowering fields, windmills, and delicious Dutch cuisine, culture, and art. Start your vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking on your springtime river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Your first amazing stop is Rotterdam, Holland, where you'll explore the "Garden of Europe" at Keukenhof. Gaze across a kaleidoscope of flowering bulbs-blooming with 7 million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, to name a few. In Antwerp, browse the central Grote Markt amid 16th-century guildhall houses and visit the Cathedral of Our Lady adorned with Rubens' stunning altarpiece. Visit Ghent, "The Diamond of Flanders," and marvel at its medieval Flemish artwork. Walk the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the windmills and historic harbor of Willemstad, and return to Amsterdam to browse the largest flower auction in the world or tour the city on a canal cruise. For flower lovers, an expert accompanies you on the second portion of your Tulip Time cruise, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants. Envision the 17th-century maritime days of the Zuiderzee in Enkhuizen, see the second largest collection of Van Gogh masterpieces in Arnhem, and admire innovative architecture in Rotterdam. Return to Amsterdam to cruise its colorful canals. Windmills, waterways, and wonderful springtime views are all waiting for you on this vacation through Holland and Belgium in tulip season. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the amazing Aalsmeer Flower Auction on our March 17th departure.Thanks for your interest!
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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
Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.Day 2 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Classic
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,D)
Day 3 AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Classic
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTADT
(B,L,D)
Day 4 WILLEMSTAD
Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor
Active
See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century.
Discovery
Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Amsterdam.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VEERE
(B,L,D)
Day 5 VEERE
The Delta Works Stand Strong as a Technical Marvel
Active
Bike your way to the beach from Veere with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery
Join a Guided Tour of the Delta Works, the largest flood-protection system in the world, and a miracle of modern technology.
MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
ACTVIE Explore Vlissingen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT
(B,L,D)
Day 6 GHENT
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
Active
Explore a different side of Ghent by foot 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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
(B,L,D)
Day 7 ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 8 ROTTERDAM
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Active
Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a full- or half-day 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 year.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 9 AMSTERDAM
Holland’s Lively Capital
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans, where you’ll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses.OVERNIGHT SAILING TO ENKHUIZEN
(B,L,D)
Day 10 ENKHUIZEN
Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the Zuiderzee
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruiseActive
Explore Enkhuizen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery
Join a Guided Tour of local tulip fields and Dutch flower farms, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Tour of Zuiderzee Museum to discover cultural traditions and maritime history.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENKHUIZEN
(B,L,D)
Day 11 ENKHUIZEN
Home and Hearth in a Dutch Harbor Town
Visit the Adventure Center for Today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Classic
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Enkhuizen to experience the charm and beauty of this historic harbor village.
SNEEK, FRIESLAND
The Heaven, Holsteins, and Horses of Friesland
Classic
Take a Guided Excursion to visit the Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium—the oldest planetarium still working in the world. Watch for the world-famous black-and-white cattle and black Friesian horses.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN SNEEK
(B,L,D)
Day 12 LELYSTAD
Maritime Marvels of 17th-Century Shipbuilding and Horticoltural Expo
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise.Discovery
Join your garden expert for a botany lecture on board.
Active
Enjoy a relaxing walk in Lelystad with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery
Learn all about the Netherlands’ shipbuilding and seafaring past on this exciting step into the Golden Age at the Batavia visitor’s center and museum.
Discovery
Enjoy an onboard Cheese Tasting with Genever—the national and traditional liquor of the Netherlands.
OVERNIGHT SAILING TO ARNHEM
(B,L,D)
Day 13 ARNHEM
Spiced Honey Cake, WWII Valor and Van Gogh
Discovery
This morning, attend an Onboard Lecture about Holland and a tasting of the authentic Dutch Deventer Koek Cake while cruising to Arnhem.
Classic
Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Tour of Arnhem’s Kröller-Müller Museum with the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection.
Discovery
Later, enjoy a botany lecture on board with your Garden Expert.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 14 ROTTERDAM
Blooming Bulbs and Bold Bridge Design
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Active
Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a full or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof—the world’s largest flower gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs each year, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.
EVENING CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 15 AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Discovery
Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day*.DISCOVERY Access Amsterdam’s secret gardens hidden behind the brick façades – a unique opportunity as they are normally closed to public. 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
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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