Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Amsterdam (Embarkation)
Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. Explore the 700-year-old European capital with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants, lively marketplaces and exciting nightlife. Perhaps visit one of the city's renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers on board for the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2: Amsterdam - Volendam - Edam
After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive morning cruise through the historic canals of Amsterdam. Then enjoy a driving tour followed by free time in Amsterdam. Return to the ship for a scenic lunch, while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Walking tour in Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon scenic drive to the village of Edam, where you can enjoy a walking tour and cheese tasting OR take a guided bicycle tour of the city. Cruise through the night to Arnhem. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Arnhem - Venlo - Nijmegen
Arrive in Arnhem early this morning and see the site the Battle for Arnhem Bridge during Operation Market Garden. Then visit the Arnhem Museum Hartenstein, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major battles of World War II. Visit Floriade Expo
After the tour, return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Nijmegen for some free time on your own. Enjoy scenic cruising this evening as you sail through Holland, and on to Belgium. (B,L,D)
Day 4:Antwerp, Belgium
This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp, one of the world's most important ancient seaports. See the Grote Market with its beautiful city hall and the Church of Our Lady, and admire the city's superb architecture. Or take a Rubens House Museum Tour. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels. During dinner, your cruise departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Ghent
After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. This city is the diamond of Flanders, preserving its medieval charm while remaining current with the times. Modern architecture blends with remnants of the past. Take the time to visit “Castle of the Counts” a real medieval castle in the center of town. The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent at leisure or to take an optional excursion to Brugges, which is one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Brugge’s historical city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Willemstad, Holland - Kinderdikj-Schoonhoven
This morning, sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland. This region is home to one of the world's most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took more than 30 years to complete. During this morning's cruise, you will pass some of these magnificent projects, and then stop in charming Willemstad for a private organ recital OR guided bicycle tour.
Return to the ship to enjoy a scenic lunch as you sail towards Kinderdijk, famous for its 18th-century windmills; the largest group of original windmills in Holland. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance as the ship cruises to Schoonhoven for the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Utrecht - Keukenhof - Amsterdam
During breakfast, enjoy some scenic cruising along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Utrecht. Admire the spectacular display of tulip bulbs in bloom during your morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof also offers several ponds, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, a windmill which can be toured and several terraces to relax in. Return to your ship in Amsterdam for lunch. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Disembark after breakfast, individual departure. (B)
*Day 3: Floriade Expo takes place from early April through mid-October.
Please Note: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.
2012 Departures
|
Program Start Date |
Cabin Rates are per passenger in $USD |
Ships: Amalyra, Amadolce, Amadante |
Lower Deck - Cat E w/window |
Lower Deck - Cat D w/window |
Middle Deck - Cat C w/balcony |
Middle Deck - Cat B w/balcony |
Upper Deck - Cat A w/balcony |
Upper Deck - Cat A+ w/balcony |
Upper Deck - Suite w/balcony |
28-Mar-12† |
Amalyra |
$2,199 |
$2,398 |
$2,778 |
$2,978 |
$3,088 |
$3,698 |
$4,098 |
4-Apr-12† |
Amalyra |
$2,299 |
$2,498 |
$2,878 |
$3,078 |
$3,188 |
$3,798 |
$4,198 |
11-Apr-12 |
Amalyra |
$2,499 |
$2,698 |
$3,078 |
$3,278 |
$3,388 |
$3,998 |
$4,398 |
15-Apr-12 |
Amadolce, Amadante |
$2,499 |
$2,698 |
$3,078 |
$3,278 |
$3,388 |
$3,998 |
$4,398 |
18-Apr-12 |
Amalyra |
$2,599 |
$2,798 |
$3,178 |
$3,378 |
$3,488 |
$4,098 |
$4,498 |
22-Apr-12 |
Amadolce, Amadante |
$2,699 |
$2,898 |
$3,278 |
$3,478 |
$3,588 |
$4,198 |
$4,598 |
25-Apr-12 |
Amalyra |
$2,799 |
$2,998 |
$3,378 |
$3,578 |
$3,688 |
$4,298 |
$4,698 |
29-Apr-12 |
Amadante |
$2,799 |
$2,998 |
$3,378 |
$3,578 |
$3,688 |
$4,298 |
$4,698 |
| † Itinerary slightly modified |
Port Charges are an additional $147 per passenger // Single Supplement 50% of twin, Suite 100% of twin |
| Please select bedding choice at the time of booking. The choices are: Choice A -Two twin beds; Choice B - One large bed (larger than queen size) |
2012 Departures
|
Program Start Date |
Cabin Rates are per passenger in $USD |
Ships: Amacerto, Amaverde |
Lower Deck - Cat E w/window |
Lower Deck - Cat D w/window |
Middle and Upper Deck - Cat C w/ french balcony aft |
Middle Deck - Cat BB w/twin balconies fwd & mid |
Upper Deck - Cat BA aft w/twin balconies |
Upper and Middle Deck - Cat AB w/twin balconies |
Upper Deck - Cat AA w/twin balconies |
Upper Deck - Suite w/twin balconies |
13-Apr-12 |
Amaverde |
$2,499 |
$2,698 |
$3,078 |
$3,498 |
$3,598 |
$3,798 |
$3,998 |
$4,698 |
19-Apr-12 |
Amacerto |
$2,599 |
$2,798 |
$3,178 |
$3,598 |
$3,698 |
$3,898 |
$4,098 |
$4,798 |
20-Apr-12 |
Amaverde |
$2,699 |
$2,898 |
$3,278 |
$3,698 |
$3,798 |
$3,998 |
$4,198 |
$4,898 |
Port Charges are an additional $147 per passenger // Single Supplement 50% of twin, Suite 100% of twin |
Please select bedding choice at the time of booking. The choices are: Choice A -Two twin beds; Choice B - One large bed (larger than queen size) |
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