Tulips & Windmills

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See everything from tulips to windmills on this quintessential journey. From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Then visit the 19 UNESCO-designated wi...

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Amsterdam
    • Visit Keukenhof Gardens, an extraordinary site boasting seven million flowers
    • Discover Hoorn’s seafaring
    • Enjoy Cruising through the Rotterdam harbour
    • Explore Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Antwerp

What's this trip about?

    See everything from tulips to windmills on this quintessential journey. From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Then visit the 19 UNESCO-designated windmills of Kinderdijk to better understand how these mighty structures have been used to protect the Low Country from ever-rising water levels for hundreds of years.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityAntwerp

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Antwerp
  • Bruges

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Dining All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
    • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
    • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
    • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
    • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water Excursions 8 days of excursions, including "Choice Is Yours" options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
    • Guided "Do as the Locals Do," "Village Day" and "Gentle Walking" programs
    • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all excursions
    • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks Accommodations 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen, stately S.S. Maria Theresa or imperial River Duchess
    • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, high-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
    • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access Experiences 2 countries: Belgium, The Netherlands
    • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
    • All transfers on arrival and departure days
    • All gratuities, both onboard and onshore
    • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
    • Captivating onboard local entertainment
    • Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: “Life and Art in the Golden Age of the Low Lands”

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Amsterdam

Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship.

Day 2: Amsterdam

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of Amsterdam by canal with either Van Gogh Museum OR Rijksmuseum visit OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tour

See Amsterdam from the unique perspective of a canal cruise, followed by a tour of one of two acc...

Day 3: Amsterdam (Haarlem)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of full day at Keukenhof Gardens OR Keukenhof Gardens combined with Haarlem walking discovery tour with Teylers Museum visit

Spend the day at Keukenhof Gardens, an extraordinary site boasting seven million flowers. Or enjoy a ...

Day 4: Hoorn (Enkhuizen)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Hoorn walking discovery tour and “Life on the Zuiderzee” outdoor museum visit

Discover Hoorn’s seafaring past as you tour the city on foot. At your next port of call, stroll through the fascinating Zuiderzee outdoor museum, a reconstructed ...

Day 5: Nijmegen

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of National Liberation Museum OR Kröller-Müller Museum visit

From Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, join an excursion to the nearby National Liberation Museum for an eye-opening perspective on WWII. Or, you can opt to see a  fine collection of paintings by Van Gogh and other works by 19th- and 20th-century master artists.

Day 6: Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht

FEATURED EXCURSION: Kinderdijk windmills

Cruise through the Rotterdam harbor, the world’s third-largest port, and explore the city on your own. Continue on to Kinderdijk, an area with 19 well-preserved, UNESCO-designated windmills dating back to the 1500s. If y...

Day 7: Veere

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Delta Works museum and guided stroll into the artists’ village of Veere

The Delta Works Museum presents a wonderful overview of Dutch windmills and other engineering marvels used in the Netherlands’ long battle to hold back the sea. You’ll ...

Day 8: Ghent (Bruges or Ghent)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of full day Bruges with canal cruise and walking discovery tour OR Ghent walking discovery tour with Ghent Floralies flower show

Enjoy a tour of well-preserved Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with historic architecture. O...

Day 9: Antwerp

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Antwerp walking discovery tour with Cathedral of Our Lady OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Antwerp walking tour

Take a tour of Antwerp's architectural highlights, including the Cathedral of Our Lady and its masterpieces by Ruben...

Day 10: Antwerp (disembark), transfer to Brussels Airport

Disembark the ship in Antwerp and transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,349
Price per day$335
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Uniworld.

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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ship & cabin information
River Queen
One of the most unique ships cruising Europe’s waterways, the River Queen has an exterior resembling the steamships of the 1930s and an elegant Art Deco interior. Decorated in richly textured blue and white fabrics—with marble bathrooms and inspiring artwork—River Queen is a sublime floating hotel designed with your every comfort in mind. River Queen was rated the #1 ship in the entire cruise industry (both river and ocean) in the 2012 Conde´ Nast Traveller Readers' Cruise Poll.
Rivers: Rhine River,Danube River,Moselle River,Main River Guests: 128 Staff: 41 Suites: 4 (215 sq ft) Staterooms: 60 (151 sq ft) Length: 361 Width: 37.5
Cancellation policy

We hope nothing will come between you and your Uniworld vacation. Should you need to cancel your booking or any portion of it, your cancellation must be received in writing. It will be effective on the date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person and based upon the date of cancellation, are as follows:

Below are the Cancellation Notice Received Before Tour Start Date and regarding Cancellation Charges Per Person

  • 90 days or more - $300 nonrefundable deposit
  • 89 – 60 days - 35% of the fare**
  • 59 – 30 days - 50% of the fare**
  • Less than 30 days - 100% of the fare**
  • No Show - 100% of the fare**

**Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, land, or air element purchased from Uniworld. Port charges are fully refundable if they have been paid prior to cancelling your trip.

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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