Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound

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River Cruise
Windmills and flower gardens, world-famous art museums, inside looks at medieval architecture and Belgian chocolate, and an exclusive interactive culinary experience at Château Neercanne highlight this most memorable of Belgium and Netherlands river cruises aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats.

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • All-inclusive 7-night river cruise; full day's sightseeing in Brussels; exclusive lunch at Chateau Neercanne; visits to Keukenhof Gardens
    • Kinderdijk windmills
    • Netherlands American Cemetery
    • Antwerp's Red Star Line Museum
    • towns of Dordrecht and Maastricht; choice of excursions to medieval Flemish cities of Bruges or Ghent; Rijksmuseum & canal cruise in Amsterdam

What's this trip about?

    Windmills and flower gardens, world-famous art museums, inside looks at medieval architecture and Belgian chocolate, and an exclusive interactive culinary experience at Château Neercanne highlight this most memorable of Belgium and Netherlands river cruises aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBrussels, Belgium
End CityEnkhuizen/Hoorn/Alkmaar

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Brussels

Trip includes

    • Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director All private Tauck shore excursions – $913 Value! Tauck Exclusive: Memorable culinary experience at Château Neercanne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visits to Keukenhof Gardens, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Museum aan het Vrithof in Maastricht, the recently opened Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, and the WWII Netherlands American Cemetery A scenic cruise along the beautiful 17th-century canals of Amsterdam Visits to Dordrect and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk's 18th-century windmills Choice of excursions to the well-preserved medieval Flemish cities of Bruges or Ghent A Brussels chocolate factory visit and a "bier" tasting in Antwerp for a taste of Belgian daily life Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers! Solo Travelers also enjoy savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on the April 2 and 9 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking. Airport and train transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 20 meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Brussels / Embark Riverboat
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Brussels. A transfer is included from Brussels Airport, Centraal Station or Brussels Midi Station to your riverboat, where embarkation begins at 3:30 PM. Settle in and then meet your fellow cruisers this evening at your captain’s welcome cocktail reception followed by dinner. MEALS : D LODGING : Aboard the Riverboat PORTOFCALL : Brussels

Day 2 Historic Brussels & Chocolate
Since the 13th century, Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has been a key center of European trade and culture. Your guided sightseeing this morning, beginning onboard your riverboat, puts it in perspective. Take in the residence of the royal family; the Atomium, a 338-fo...
Day 3 Antwerp and the Age of Exploration
Your riverboat arrives this morning in the major port city of Antwerp for a day in the capital of the Belgian province of Flanders. You’ll take an orientation tour of the city and a guided walk through the historic center. As you stroll and hear stories and insights from...
Day 4 Maastricht & Lunch in a Château
One of the Netherlands’ oldest cities, Maastricht is said to contain more than 1,400 historic buildings and monuments dating back to the 13th century. An Old Town walking tour with your local guide this morning includes the remains of the city’s medieval fortifications a...
Day 5 Flemish Treasures in Bruges or Ghent
Spend the morning cruising west through Belgium along the Albert Canal and on into Zeeland, the Dutch province in the southwestern corner of the Netherlands, on the North Sea; relaxing onboard your riverboat is the perfect way to take in the changing scene. Your ship arr...
Day 6 Dutch Harbors & Windmills
Dock today in Dordrecht, an island city bordering five rivers in the province of South Holland. The Dutch word for harbor is haven – and in Dordrecht the harbor quarter by happy coincidence lives up to the English definition of haven. Filled with charm, many of the quart...
Day 7 The Beauty of Art & Flowers in Amsterdam
Wake up in Amsterdam; the Netherlands’ capital is a vibrant blend of the historic and the contemporary, from its medieval core and 17th-century canals to the bustling shops, cafés and rich cosmopolitan life of a 21st-century European metropolis. Have breakfast aboard shi...
Day 8 Journey home
Tour ends: Amsterdam. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your riverboat to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport or Centraal Train Station is included. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. For additional nights in Amsterdam after the cruise – or in Brussels pre-cruise – ask at booking. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Enkhuizen/Hoorn/Alkmaar

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Price From $2,890
Price per day$361
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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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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MS TREASURES, MS SWISS JEWEL
MS TREASURES One of five 361-foot (110-meter) riverboats in Tauck's Destination Fleet, ms Treasures accommodates no more than 118 guests, while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 lush 300-square-foot suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes. She also sports seven 183-square-foot cabins, similarly furnished. Standard cabins (150 square feet) are cozy and comfortable and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. MS SWISS JEWEL One of five 361-foot (110-meter) riverboats in Tauck's Destination Fleet, ms Swiss Jewel accommodates no more than 118 guests, while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes. She also sports seven 183-square-foot cabins, similarly furnished. Standard cabins (150 square feet) are cozy and comfortable and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. - See more at: http://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/river-cruise-ships/ms-swiss-jewel-overview.aspx?#sthash.GEW4ZGiE.dpuf.
MS TREASURES MS SWISS JEWEL
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