Special Tuilp Cruise, Amsterdam

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Special Tuilp Cruise, Amsterdam

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Length of trip:

9 days

Approximate price of this trip per person:

from $ 1499 to $ 3300

Best travel dates to go:

April


Detailed Description of this trip:

A unique opportunity to experience Holland's gorgeous Tulip Time aboard the lovely, first class "Switzerland ". Limited to only 110 passengers, this superbly priced itinerary includes all your meals, accommodations and shore excursions!


Trip Properties:


Trip Itinerary:

  • Day 1 - Amsterdam

    USA - Amsterdam.
    Commercial Flight

    Depart the US on your overnight flights bound for Amsterdam.

  • Day 2 - Amsterdam

    Arrive in Amsterdam.

    Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your floating hotel.

    Hotel

    Due to various arrival times, no organized activities are planned until the evening. If you have an early arrival, we will combine your transfer with the included half day City tour of Amsterdam prior to taking you to the ship for embarkation.

    Ocean Cruise

    Tonight, meet the rest of your fellow passengers for a Welcome meeting with cocktails followed by dinner. (D)

  • Day 3 - Dordrecht

    Amsterdam - Utrech - Dordrecht.
    Sightseeing

    Disembark in the morning for a shore excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens where you can see a spectacular display of bulb flowers. Keukenhof also offers several lakes, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, and a windmill to explore.

    Ocean Cruise

    While touring the ship sails on to Utrecht, where you will re-board the boat. In the afternoon sail on to Dordrecht, one of Holland’s oldest cities.

    Sightseeing

    A walking tour of this lovely medieval town will be followed by dinner on board. (B, L, D)

  • Day 4 - Rotterdam

    Rotterdam - Verre.
    Sightseeing

    Holland is more than just old cities and tulips. Rotterdam is one of the world’s most thriving metropolises; a center of commerce, modern architecture and culture. The old and the new are highlighted on the morning sightseeing tour.

    Ocean Cruise

    Set sail in the afternoon to the picturesque village of Verre. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 - Ghent

    Verre - Ghent.
    Sightseeing

    Today, your sightseeing excursion will explore one of the world’s most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took over 30 years to complete. Over the centuries the Dutch had an endless struggle against the rising sea tides. Finally this amazing engineering wonder was able to greatly control the flooding.

    Relaxation

    In the afternoon, enjoy free time to relax to explore the picture perfect town of Verre with its gorgeous marina, quaint cafes and cobblestone streets.

    Ocean Cruise

    Set sail prior to dinner. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 - Ghent

    Ghent - Brugges.
    Ocean Cruise

    This morning finds the ship in Belgium and the city of Ghent. Famous for its textile industry, during the 14th century Ghent rivaled Paris in grandeur and size.

    Sightseeing

    Your walking tour of this beautiful city will introduce you to all the major sites.

    Optional Excursion
    Sightseeing

    After lunch on board, you may explore Ghent further on you own or take the optional excursion to Brugges, one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval city. (B, L, D)

  • Day 7 - Brussels

    Antwerp - Brussels.
    Sightseeing

    This morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp, the second-largest Belgian city and one of the world’s most important ancient seaports. Visit the Grote Markt with its beautiful city hall and Church of Our Lady featuring master works of Flemish painters including Peter Paul Ruebens.

    Optional Excursion
    Sightseeing

    In the afternoon, we highly recommend the optional excursion to nearby Brussels, Belgium's capital and the seat of the EU government.

    Ocean Cruise

    Captain's festive dinner and Crew show is scheduled for tonight! (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 - Amsterdam

    Antwerp - Amsterdam.
    Ocean Cruise

    After breakfast set sail along the Dutch countryside.

    Sightseeing

    On arrival in the early afternoon enjoy your city tour (if you did not take it on the first day).

    Nightlife

    Afterward spend the balance of the day exploring this city of canals and its vibrant nightlife on your own. (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 - Amsterdam

    Ocean Cruise

    Disembark this morning after breakfast.

    Transfer to the airport for your US bound flight. Cruise Only services end after breakfast (B)

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