Holland and Belgium Springtime River Cruise

• Step back in time on a guided walking tour of medieval Bruges, then embark on a canal cruise.
• Stand in awe before the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk, the largest collection in all of Holland.
• Relax as you cruise through Holland and Belgium on a 7-night cruise.

Drive through the city of Arnhem, best known for the WWII operation "Market Garden." The British First Airborne Division was given the task of securing the main bridge in Arnhem in order to help Allied troops advance into northern Germany. Drive past the landmarks from this famous battle, continuing on to the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek. The museum contains numerous displays and exhibits, which recount in detail the events of the battle including an impressive collection of weapons, uniforms, and documents from the battle and the period. Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 25 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is only available until 20 days prior to departure. After this time, depending on availability, the option may be purchased once you are on tour from your Tour Manager.

Art lovers will find a wide range of works to peruse at the Kroller Muller Museum. Boasting the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection, you’ll see famous works like "Café Terrace at Night", among many others. In addition to Van Gogh artwork, the museum also features works by contemporaries of his time like Claude Monet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, and Pablo Picasso, as well as a modern sculpture garden with a seasonal art rotation on its sprawling 60-acre grounds. Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 25 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is only available until 20 days prior to departure. After this time, depending on availability, the option may be purchased once you are on tour from your Tour Manager.

Make your way from Middelburg across the storm surge barrier where a guide will stop to share the history about the floods of 1953. Here, you’ll take time to immerse yourself in a pre-museum lesson about the Deltawerken and how each part makes up Netherland’s largest flood defense system. Arrive at the Watersnoodmuseum (Flood Museum) for a guided tour where you’ll see in-depth before and after photos of the events. End your visit with some free time to walk the museum while reflecting on your new knowledge of the past. Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 25 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This option is only available until 20 days prior to departure. After this time, depending on availability,the option may be purchased once you are on the tour from your Tour Manager.

• Enjoy unlimited wine every evening with dinner.
• Begin your journey with a welcome reception and dinner onboard the ship in Amsterdam.

• Explore the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, spanning 70 acres.
• Float under picturesque bridges on a canal tour of Amsterdam.
• Enjoy a scenic sail along Belgium waterways.

Unpack for a week spent cruising the canals and exploring the country and cityscapes of Holland and Belgium. At the various stops, guests will have the opportunity to view endless rows of Tulips at Keukenhof, stroll the streets of medieval Bruges, and cruise along the canals of Amsterdam. During the cruise, guests can relax aboard the modern cruise ship and take in the natural landscapes.

A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009, the Amsterdam Canal Belt welcomes 3 million passengers every year. The canals were originally dug for water control and military defense for the city and over the years grew to a new type of transport for people and goods. Cruising along at a leisurely pace, today's boats sail thru famous landmark canals such as Gentlemen's Canal, Emperor's Canal and the Prince's Canal.

Keukenhof is a large flower garden in Lisse, the Netherlands in the south of Holland. It is the world’s second largest flower garden at 79 acres in size. Keukenhof plants over 7 million flowers in throughout the gardens each year. The gardens are open March through May each year.

Arnhem is a large city located in the eastern part of the Netherlands on the banks of the River Rhine. The city’s origin dates back to the 12th century. Today, Arnhem is known as the site of one of the most famous battles of World War II: the Battle of Arnhem which took place in September of 1944.

Middelburg is a city in the south-western part of the Netherlands. The city dates back to the 8th or 9th century. Today much of Middelburg’s old city center has retained much of its historic and picturesque character, despite one-third of the old center being bombed in 1940 during World War II. After the war, much of the old center was rebuilt and restored, as much along pre-War lines as possible.

Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Located in the northwest of the country,Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". In the last half of the 19th century, Bruges became one of the world's first tourist destinations attracting wealthy British and French tourists. Today, it attracts some 2 million tourists annually.

Antwerp is the most populous city in the country of Belgium. Antwerp is located on the River Scheldt, which links to the North Sea. Antwerp’s port is considered one of the biggest ports in the world. The city of Antwerp dates back to the 4th century. Today, Antwerp is known for being the world’s leading diamond city, with more than 70% of all diamonds traded in the city.

Kinderdijk is a small village located in the Netherlands in South Holland. The main attraction of the village are the windmills here. The area features 19 windmills which were built around 1740. The windmills are the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands. They are also known as one of the best known Dutch tourist sites.