The Netherlands in Bloom
Overview
Highlights
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of walking tour in Hoorn or biking with your Adventure Host; guided walk of Enkhuizen
- Choice of visit to the famous tulip fields or guided visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
- Choice of guided walk in Nijmegen or biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve
- Guided tour
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host in Willemstad; cheese tasting on board; choice of guided tour in Kinderdijk or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or guided tour in Rotterdam or biking with your Adventure Host; Gouda guided tour; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
- Canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- If you’re dreaming of flowers waving and windmills whirling, cobblestones and canals, and delicious Dutch treats, this Avalon cruise through the Netherlands brings it all to life
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Itinerary
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
You may choose to join a Guided Option...
Maritime Atmosphere and Vibrant Culture
ACTIVE Take a Bike Tour with your Avalon Adventure Host to explore this lovely town and discover its typical Dutch atmosphere, OR:
CLASSIC Join a fascinating Guided Walking Tour through picturesque Hoorn, a bustling...
Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the Zuiderzee
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC Take a guided tour of Zuiderzee Museum to discover cultural traditions and maritime history, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided To...
WWII Valor and Climate Research
ACTIVE 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—first built by the Romans m...
Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural Feast
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and remarkable cobblestoned town center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
ACTIVE Explore Antwerp 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 ...
Historic Harbor and Dutch Specialties
ACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century. DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Che...
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet
ACTIVE Enjoy Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host—cycling in and around is the best way to explore the city, OR: CLASSIC Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof—known as the “Garden of Europe”—for its...
Canals of Captivating Amsterdam
ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on a morning walk in Amsterdam, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” This afternoon, ch...
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Great Staff
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