authentic holland and charming belgium ˜optional …€¦ · we will pass the port of amsterdam,...

AUTHENTIC HOLLAND AND CHARMING BELGIUM (OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS)

Included in tour package:

• Amsterdam by day and by night• Volendam and Zaanse Schans• Arnhem• Dutch Delta Works

• Ghent• Bruges• Antwerp• Keukenhof Gardens or Rotterdam & Delft

£320 if booked before departure€433 if booked on-board

Included in tour package:

• Amsterdam by night • Amsterdam by bike (1) • Volendam and Zaanse Schans • Arnhem • Dutch Delta Works• The canals of Ghent & a taste of Belgium

• Bruges • Antwerp • Keukenhof Gardens or Rotterdam & Delft

(1) Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.

£349 if booked before departure€472 if booked on-board

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

THESE EXCURSIONS CAN BE BOOKED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A PACKAGESEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR INDIVIDUAL PRICES

DAY 1 AMSTERDAM BY NIGHT ON RIVERBOAT

1 Excursion(s)

Duration

1hr30

Price

£18.00Before Departure

€21.00On Board

DAY 2

You’ll leave on foot to head to the bike rental o� ice. This guided bike tour will last about 2.5 hours, and you’ll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites in Amsterdam. Enjoy some free time at the Flower Market or at the Albert Cuypmarkt.

AMSTERDAM BY BIKE Duration

3hrs

Price


€54.00On Board

DAY 3 2 Excursion(s) Duration

5hr30

Price


€60.00On Board

We’ll leave by coach with our hostess for the Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem which is located in a beautiful wooded park. Some 80 authentic farms, windmills, workshops, houses, barns, a church and a school provide an insight on the everyday life and architecture of yesteryear. Inside every building, you’ll be intrigued by the typical furniture and the displays of various trades and crafts. Our visit will start with the renovated entrance pavilion and its good vantage point over the park and its many windmills. The lower level gives access to the spectacular panoramic theatre HollandRama. In this mobile capsule, films, sounds, lights, scents and temperatures evoke di� erent scenes, from cityscapes to the confines of houses.


We’ll leave by coach for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We’ll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famous Gouda cheese is made. We’ll then head to Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses. Don’t miss the small but impressive clog museum that features one of the largest and most attractive collections of wooden shoes in the Netherlands: painted, carved, ice clogs with iron trimmings, horse clogs, and decorative clogs. Take advantage of some free time on this excursion to indulge in authentic Dutch traditions. We’ll return to our ship in Amsterdam by coach..

EXCURSION TO VOLENDAM AND ZAANSE-SCHANS Duration

4hrs

Price


€48.00On Board

Departure on foot from the boat in the company of our hostess to reach the riverboat dockside where we’ll start our guided tour. We will pass the Port of Amsterdam, made famous by the beloved Jacques Brel song. We’ll glide further into this «Venice of the North” along the renowned Amsterdam canals, providing an ideal vantage point on the city’s wonderful architecture. Our tour will take us through the four large canals surrounding the center - the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel canals. The historical center is now surrounded by those four canals, parallel to one another. After our tour, we’ll either return on board along with our hostess or enjoy some free time in the city.

THE DUTCH OPEN AIR MUSEUM OF ARNHEM

3 Excursion(s)

We’ll leave by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the most unique and extraordinary cities in the world. Our first stop will be the De Gooyer Windmill, the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Diamond District to observe how the talented cutters facet the raw diamonds into the jewels we buy. We’ll continue on foot to the Bloemenmarkt, the famous floating flower market. One of the most fragrant places in Amsterdam in any seasons thanks to its thousands of flowers and multitude of varieties! At the end of our visit, we’ll return to the ship by coach.

AMSTERDAM AND DIAMOND PRODUCER Duration

4hrs

Price


€42.00On Board

Departure by coach towards the Delta Works in the company of your hostess. O� icial tour guides will greet you upon arrival in the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, an educational theme park located on the former artificial island Neeltje Jans at the Oosterschelde - the Eastern Scheldt, a former estuary in the province of Zeeland. The park focuses on the relationship between Man and the Sea. In addition to the attractive nature of the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, it also plays an educational role with respect to the Delta Works and its main structure: the Oosterscheldekering (Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier). Return on board in Middelburg.

DAY 4 THE DELTA WORKS

1 Excursion(s)

Duration

4hrs

Price


€72.00On Board

We’ll leave by coach with our guides for a walking tour in the city centre. We’ll have the opportunity to visit the Saint Bavo Cathedral with its famous “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” altarpiece. The Cathedral square also features the Gothic Belfry located right next to the Cloth Hall. We’ll then walk along the Graslei (Grass Quay) and the Korenlei (Corn Quay) to reach the Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) dating back to 1180, which has had many functions over the centuries, from military to administrative and legal. After our tour, enjoy some free time before returning to the boat by coach.

DAY 5 GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF GHENT

3 Excursion(s)

Duration

3hrs

Price


€47.00On Board

We’ll leave by coach for the centre of Ghent. You’ll board a boat for a tour of the medieval center via its labyrinth of canals. You’ll see the cathedral and its belfry, the Graslei, and the Gravensteen. Afterwards, we’ll set out on foot for a gourmet walk through the city to taste the local beer, cuberdons, and Belgian pralines. What a great way to get to know Belgium and all its savors. At the end of our tour, we’ll return to the ship by coach.

THE CANALS OF GHENT & A TASTE OF BELGIUM Duration

4hrs

Price


€74.00On Board

DAY 6GUIDED TOUR OF ANTWERP

1 Excursion(s)

Duration

4hrs

Price


€47.00On Board

We will first discover the Steen castle, overlooking the Scheldt. Built in the 13th century, it is the oldest building in Antwerp and today houses, under long covered passages left by Napoleon after his time in Antwerp, the National Maritime Museum. As we enter the Old Town we will see the Butcher’s Hall, then move on to the Grand’Place with its magnificent Town Hall, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles. We will also be able to admire the famous statue of Silvius Brabo, who according to legend, freed the town from the grip of the giant Druon Antigoon. Our tour will then take us to the foot of the impressive Gothic Cathedral, a construction of lace-work in stone, which took almost two centuries to complete. Finally, to top o� our tour, we’ll visit a brewpub to learn about the local pale ale, how it’s produced, and have a sip or two (or three or four…)**Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.

We’ll leave by coach with our hostess for the Keukenhof floral gardens. You’ll be able to stroll freely inside this beautiful park among the enchanting colours and fragrances of the many tulips, narcissus, da� odils and other ornamental bulbs, all the way to the orchid pavilion and the Japanese country garden. Do not miss the breathtaking view of the tulip fields from the top of an 1892 windmill at the back of the gardens!

DAY 7 EXCURSION TO THE KEUKENHOF GARDENS

1 Excursion (choose between the below tours)

Duration

4hrs

Price


€52.00On Board

Departure on foot for Bruges. In the company of your guide, you’ll discover this charming ‘Venice of the North’ with its alleys and typical houses. Our tour will begin with a stop on the small bridge spanning Minnewater Lake, also known as the ‘Lake of Love’, a chance for lovers to make a wish and for your guide to tell you more about the history of Bruges. You’ll stroll down the narrow streets fragrant with the aroma of chocolate - all the way to the lovely Princely Béguinage Ten Wijngaerde, the only remaining beguinage convent in Bruges, the Grand’ Place, as well as the Basilica of the Holy Blood. You’ll walk along the city’s canals and discover the St Anne district with the Jerusalem Chapel and the Kantcentrum, a reputed lace school and museum. After our guided tour, you will still have some free time to stroll through the streets of Bruges, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on a motor boat along the canals before returning to the boat.

GUIDED TOUR OF BRUGES Duration

4hrs

Price


€44.00On Board

We’ll leave by coach with our guides for the city of Delft.We’ll discover this charming city made famous by its blue and white ceramics, Delftware, as well as its connections to the Dutch Royal Family and the renowned painter Johannes Vermeer. We’ll stroll through the enchanting city center—where you’ll be able to experience a bit of authentic Dutch living: calm canals shaded by trees, petite bridges, and historical buildings. We’ll also visit a delft pottery factory in the city (or nearby) where you’ll discover the secrets of making this famous imitation porcelain. We’ll then head to the Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, and the Prinsenhof - where William of Orange was assassinated in 1584. Afterwards, we’ll travel by coach to Rotterdam for a panoramic tour. Rotterdam has one of the largest ports in the world and receives and ships almost 450 million tons of goods per year. The city’s modern architecture is due to the fact it was almost completely destroyed during the 1940 Rotterdam Blitz. Rotterdam now has a wide variety of modern architecture to discover within just a few square miles. We’ll then return on board.

VISITING DELFT AND ITS POTTERY FACTORIES AND ROTTERDAM Duration

4hrs

Price


€52.00On Board


Amsterdam by night• You will join the riverboat on foot in the company of your hostess.• Beware ! There are precipitous stairs to enter the riverboat. The

captain will help you to embark.• Transfer Amsterdam - dockside/city center & return: 5€ (only if

the boat is moored far away from the city center). To book & pay on board.

• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on

the itinerary.• If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may

be either cancelled or proposed at another rate, depending on the number of participants (to be paid for on board).

• The excursions on the first evening & the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise.

Amsterdam by bike• Good walking shoes are recommended.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents

& must be autonomous by bike.

Excursion to Volendam & Zaanse-Schans• walking shoes are recommended: free visit on foot at Volendam

& Zaanse Schans.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend

on the itinerary.• If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may



Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem• Bags can be let to the left luggage office.• Information in the museum (notice board) is given in Dutch, in

English & in German.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend

on the itinerary.• If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may



The Delta Works• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




The Canals of Ghent & a taste of Belgium• This is a tour on foot & some streets in Ghent are cobblestone.

Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.• The boat will continue to cruise during the excursion.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




• *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.

Guided tour of Bruges• Good walking shoes are recommended.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




Guided tour of Antwerp & beer tasting• Good walking shoes are recommended : visit entirely on foot.• The pier of the boat is 30 minutes away from the city center.• The entrance fee to the cathedral of Anvers has to be payed directly

in the cathedral.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




• *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.

Excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens• Good walking shoes are recommended.• Free visit in the park; open from March 22nd to May 13th 2018.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




Visiting Delft & its pottery factories & Rotterdam• Good walking shoes are recommended.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises & depend on




Guided walking tour of Ghent• Good walking shoes are recommended: visit entirely on foot.• The boat is sailing during the excursion.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and dependon



• The excursions on the first evening and the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise.

Amsterdam and diamond producer• Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures and free time.• The order of the visits can change.• Times are approximate.• These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on



• The excursions on the first evening and the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise.

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