12 Day Holland & Belgium Springtime River Cruise with Paris
12 days
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7 Cruise, 3 Paris
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
- Explore the city of Utrecht, dating back to the Middle Ages
- Visit the windmill park in Kinderdijk built in the 1700s and still in use today
- Take a walking tour of the medieval city of Schoonhoven, known for its silver
- Tour the Woerden Cheese Warehouse to get a glimpse into the world of cheese making
- Discover Giethoorn, a charming Dutch village, often referred to as the "Venice of the Netherlands" due to its many canals
- Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower
What's this trip about?
7 Cruise, 3 Paris
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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Destinations
Trip includes
- Flights New York-Amsterdam, Paris-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations
- 7 nights outside cabin aboard the Deluxe Monarch Empress or the First Class Monarch Princess 3 nights Paris River port charges of $190 per person
- Cruise & hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise
- Local host in Paris
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Shore excursions per itinerary
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring during excursions
Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for the Netherlands
Depart for the Netherlands
DAY 2, Sunday - Cruise Embarkation in Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to the port. Embarkation begins at 2 PM. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. Tonight, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy a welcome dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise. We suggest selecting flights that arrive in Amsterdam no later than 2 PM
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Amsterdam City Tour, Utrecht
This morning's panoramic tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam introduces you to both the old and the new sections of the city. View the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square. On to the Dutch National Monument dedicated by Queen Juliana as a memorial to the victims of WWII and...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Schoonhoven Walking Tour, Woerden Cheese Warehouse, Delft
This morning, take a walking tour of Schoonhoven, located on the banks of River Lek. The medieval city is known for its silver, hence its nickname "Silver City." View well preserved medieval buildings, the Dutch Silver Museum and many silversmiths. Spend time at leisure ...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Morning Windmill Tour in Kinderdijk, Afternoon in Willemstad
Begin your day with a visit to the well-known windmill park in the village of Kinderdijk. The windmills, built in the 1700s, played a vital role in the development of the country and are still in use today. During this excursion, visit a windmill and learn more about the...
DAY 6, Thursday - Tour Ghent, the Historic Flanders Port
Discover the historic Flanders port of Ghent today, a showcase of Flemish wealth. Your tour of this medieval city includes views of the 7th century St. Bavo's Cathedral and the imposing Gravensteen Castle. At the town center, view the gigantic Belfry, a symbol of the cit...
DAY 7, Friday - Antwerp City Tour
Today you arrive in Antwerp, one of Europe's largest and most historic port cities, where more than half of the world's diamonds are traded. Evidence of the wealth produced from trade during the 16th century can be seen in the opulent homes that line the city streets. Du...
DAY 8, Saturday - Tour of Giethoorn, Afternoon at leisure in Lelystad
Begin the day with a tour of Giethoorn, a charming Dutch village in Overijssel, often referred to as the "Venice of the Netherlands" due to its many canals. Explore this fairy-tale village on foot and by boat. Step back in time as you wander the narrow footpaths. View tr...
DAY 9, Sunday - Tour Brussels, Travel to Paris
This morning, meet your local host as you disembark your ship and travel through the countryside to reach Brussels. In Belgium's capital city, view the gigantic Atomium, that still remains from the 1958 World Expo, the Palace of Justice and the Grand Place, a recreated 1...
DAY 10, Monday - Tour of Paris
Drive along the famous Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and the iconic Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris. On to the celebrated "Rive Gauche", the vivacious Left Bank where artists, philosophers, and writers in a long gone era flourished in the artistic community at Mo...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Full Day in Paris
The day is yours to explore this exciting city independently. See spectacular views of the city, the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, and walk the winding streets to mingle with the street artists selling their wares at Place du Tertre. This evening, perhaps stop at a bistro for dinner coupled with great wine
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart France
This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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What's excluded
- Not Included:Optional shore excursions and gratuities.
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