River Life Along the Dutch Waterways
Celebrate the beauty of Holland and Flanders when vibrant spring tulip fields are in full bloom. Join this comprehensive, nine-day journey and cruise for seven nights along the enchanting Dutch Waterways aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship AMADEUS STAR [QUEEN]. Meet local residents during the exclusive RIVER LIFE® FORUM and discover the true essence of river life in the Low Countries. Experience the Floriade World Horticulture Expo, held only once every decade. Expert-led excursions include visits to the medieval Flemish jewels of Bruges and Ghent, the prestigious Kröller-Müller Museum, the incomparable Keukenhof Gardens and the charming town of Delft. Enjoy a private cruise along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-designated canals. See Kinderdijk’s UNESCO-inscribed windmill network and enjoy masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. Tour the largest of the Delta Works projects, a marvel of modern engineering. This itinerary is an exceptional value that includes all accommodations, excursions and meals. Our travelers continually praise this travel program as the quintessential Dutch and Flemish experience. Golden Age of Amsterdam Pre-Program and The Hague and Gouda Post-Program Options are offered.
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Kröller-Müller Museum, Kinderdijk, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Delft, Keukenhof Gardens, Floriade World Horticulture Expo
- Day 1 - Depart the U.S. or Canada
- Day 2 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands/Embark AMADEUS STAR [QUEEN]
- Day 3 - Nijmegen for Kröller-Müller Museum
- Day 4 - Kinderdijk/Willemstad/Delta Works/Bruinisse
- Day 5 - Ghent, Belgium/Bruges/Ghent
- Day 6 - Antwerp
- Day 7 - Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for Delft/Keukenhof Gardens
- Day 8 - Lelystad for Almere and Floriade World Horticulture Expo
- Day 9 - Amsterdam/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. or Canada
