Best of Holland & Belgium 2024
Description
Summary
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Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through the heart of Holland and Belgium. This enchanting journey begins in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, where you'll board your luxurious cruise ship. Over the next eight days, you'll explore picturesque canals, medieval towns, and iconic landmarks. From the historic streets of Utrecht and Dordrecht to the charming windmills of Kinderdijk, each day offers a new adventure. Discover the medieval treasures of Ghent and Bruges, the captivating capital of Brussels, and the diamond city of Antwerp. Conclude your journey in the scenic harbor town of Hellevoetsluis before returning to Amsterdam. With guided tours, bike rides, and culinary delights, this tour promises an immersive experience filled with history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Included
7 breakfasts
6 lunches
7 dinners
7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily
AmaLucia: Suite, AmaSerena: Suite
Avalon Waterways cruise ship
Immersive tours in every destination
Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
Bike tours and hikes
Special Interest Tours
Personal headset for easy exploration
Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
Knowledgable guides
Destinations
Dordrecht
Bruges
Amsterdam
Gorinchem
Utrecht
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Brussels
GhentMap
Attractions
Atomium
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
Museum Speelklok
De Horsten
Kasteel van Gaasbeek
FeliXart Museum
Church of Our Lady
House Of Giants
Amsterdam Museum
Nederwaard Molen No5
Red Star Line MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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Embark on your enchanting Best of Holland & Belgium cruise from the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Settle into your luxurious cabin and prepare for an unforgettable journey through picturesque landscapes and historic cities.
Day 2 – Day 2: Amsterdam and Utrecht
- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
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- Wilhelminapark
- Museum Speelklok
- Zuylen Castle
- Amsterdam Museum
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Discover the charm of Amsterdam's 165 canals on a scenic cruise. Later, sail through the IJsselmeer to Utrecht, where you'll explore the medieval old town and visit the whimsical Museum Speelklok. Alternatively, marvel at the fairytale-like De Haar Castle with its turrets and moats.
Day 3 – Day 3: Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and Kinderdijk
- Dordrecht
- Kinderdijk
- Rotterdam
- Gorinchem
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- Museum Rotterdam '40 -'45 NOW
- Sonneveld House
- De Horsten
- Huys Clingendael
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Explore Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city, or visit Rotterdam, the 'Gateway to Europe,' and Delfshaven, the departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers. Alternatively, venture to the picturesque town of Gorinchem. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, renowned for its 18th-century windmills.
Day 4 – Day 4: Ghent and Bruges
- Ghent
- Bruges
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- Ghent City Hall
- Church of Our Lady
- House Of Giants
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Choose from several excursions in Ghent, including a walking tour or a guided bike ride. Alternatively, visit Bruges, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities, and see the renowned Church of Our Lady. In the afternoon, explore Ghent's moated Castle of the Counts with its fascinating collection of medieval torture devices.
Day 5 – Day 5: Brussels
- Brussels
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- Duden Park
- Atomium
- Musée Hergé
- Kasteel van Gaasbeek
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Explore Belgium's captivating capital with a guided walking tour or a bike ride through Laeken Park, where you'll see the unique Far East Museums and the iconic Atomium. Alternatively, indulge in a Belgian chocolate tasting. In the afternoon, visit Gaasbeek Castle, one of the oldest moated castles in Flanders.
Day 6 – Day 6: Antwerp
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- D'Ursel Castle
- Brabo's Monument
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
- Red Star Line Museum
- Grote Markt
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Discover Antwerp, Belgium's 'City of Diamonds,' on a walking tour that includes Steen Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain, and the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. Alternatively, bike through the city or enjoy a local beer tasting. In the afternoon, visit the Red Star Line Museum, which chronicles the historic shipping line.
Day 7 – Day 7: Hellevoetsluis
- Dordrecht
- Kinderdijk
- Antwerp
- Rotterdam
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- Vlietland
- De Horsten
- Flood museum
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Arrive in Hellevoetsluis, a charming island town in South Holland. Explore its medieval harbor, see the iconic De Hoop windmill, and visit the Flood Museum to learn about the Delta Works. For an active adventure, bike across the Haringvlietdam and back.
Day 8 – Day 8: Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Departure day
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Disembark your ship in Amsterdam and bid farewell to the enchanting landscapes and historic cities of Holland and Belgium as you prepare for your return flight home.
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