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- Day 1 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens--with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN(D)
- Day 2 NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous MillsACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:CLASSIC 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 3 MAASTRICHT Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural Feast Enjoy an early morning sailing to .ACTIVE 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR(B,L,D)
- Day 4 NAMUR, BELGIUM Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore the town of Bastogne, where in the winter of 1944-1945 Allied defenders held off German forces in the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne War Museum and the star-shaped Mardasson Memorial, which honors the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed or wounded in the battle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architecture.Take free time to stroll along Namur's cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafés and bookshops. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIÈGE (B,L,D)
- Day 5 LIÈGE Historic Wonders and Wonderful WafflesCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Fiery City" of with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don't miss sampling authentically sweet Waffles.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)
- Day 6 ANTWERP A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Explore 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.Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
- Day 7 BRUSSELS Ancient Landmarks and New HauntsACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of , see the Town Hall with its landmark buildings and discover the many local bars, cafés, and shops of the Lower Town Streets.The afternoon is free to explore at your pace.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 8 BRUSSELS Filling Fare and Fabled Beer Spend a day at leisure to sample 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 9 GHENT Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish FineryVisit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore - "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.Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. You'll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 10 GHENT. EXCURSION TO FLANDERS FIELD MUSEUM Battlefield Remembrances in FlandersACTIVE 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, OR: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.Following the museum, visit, battlefields, cemeteries, memorials, and private collections.DISCOVERY You can choose to stay longer in Ypres to 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 11 MIDDELBURG, THE NETHERLANDS A Spicy History in Middelburg's Dutch Harbor TownCLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the15th century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Veere.ACTIVE Alternatively, bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.VEEREHistory and Scottish HousesCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour in Veere. Explore charming streets, hidden gems, and the marina.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM(B,L,D)
- Day 12 KINDERDIJK Harnessing the Wind for 300 YearsJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE See the windmills of by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You'll hear about the windmill's vital role in the Netherlands' history and why it became a national symbol of Holland.Later, sail to Rotterdam and enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.ROTTERDAM Modern ArchitectureJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.Enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.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.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM (B,L,D)
- Day 13 ZAANDAM Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of FlowersArrive in 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 on board. HAARLEMTulips and North Sea Trading PortsACTIVE Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Visit Haarlem, a major flower-bulb-growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards.Enjoy dinner on board your ship this evening as you sail to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)
- Day 14 AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful ACTIVE Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:CLASSIC Discover the true beauty of with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of 's "Golden Age."OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 15 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Amsterdam
End City: Amsterdam
Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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