15 days tour

Grand Tulip Cruise Of Holland & Belgium 2024

Grand Tulip Cruise Of Holland & Belgium 2024

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Tulip Cruise Of Holland & Belgium 2024

  • Day 1 Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)

      Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding.

      Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 2 pm.

      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardensโ€”with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN

      Meals:
      Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Nijmegen. Excursion To Arnhem
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Nijmegen. Excursion To Arnhem

      Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills

      Activity active:
      Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegenโ€” the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:

      CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.


      You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Windmill of Thorn or an Optional Cooking Workshop.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICHT

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Maastricht
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Maastricht

      Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast

      Enjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.

      Activity active:
      Maastrichtโ€™s charm awaits, Follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town., OR:

      Activity classic:
      Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town center.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Namur, Belgium
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Namur, Belgium

      Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafรฉs

      Activity active:
      Explore Namurโ€™s countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architecture.

      Take free time to stroll along Namurโ€™s cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafรฉs and bookshops.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN HUY

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Liรจge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Liรจge

      Historic Wonders and Wonderful Waffles

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the โ€œFiery Cityโ€ of Liรจge with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Donโ€™t miss sampling authentically sweet Liรจge Waffles.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Antwerp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Antwerp

      A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful Antwerp

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. Youโ€™ll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.

      Enjoy cocktail or coffee aboard your ship as you sail to Brussels this afternoon.

      Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Brussels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Brussels

      Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts

      Activity active:
      See Brusselโ€™s Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      See the major highlights of Brussels and join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Brussels, see the Town Hall with its landmark buildings and discover the many local bars, cafรฉs and shops of the Lower Town Streets.

      The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Brussels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Brussels

      Filling Fare and Fabled Beer

      Spend a day at leisure to sample Brussels hearty cuisine and famous beer.

      Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Ghent
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Ghent

      Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore Ghentโ€“โ€œThe Diamond of Flandersโ€โ€” with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. Youโ€™ll visit St. Bavoโ€™s Cathedralโ€”with its remarkable Flemish artwork.

      Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. Youโ€™ll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses.

      This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOSSUIT

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Bossuit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bossuit

      Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders

      Activity discovery:
      Visit the In Flandersโ€™ Field Museum in Ypresโ€” learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the permanent remembrance ever since. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museumโ€™s cafรฉ.

      Activity discovery:
      Following the museum, visit, battlefields, cemeteries, memorials and private collections.

      DISCOVERY Experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Middelburg, Holland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Middelburg, Holland

      A Spicy History in Middelburgโ€™s Dutch Harbor Town

      Activity active:
      Explore Vlissingen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the15th century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.

      Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Veere.

      Location:
      VEERE

      The Delta Works Stand Strong as a Technical Marvel

      Activity active:
      Bike your way to the beach from Veere with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Visit the fascinating Flood Museum to hear and see the stories of the flood of 1953, reconstruction, the Delta Works, and flood risk management โ€“ told by the people who have experienced it. Later, explore the town of Veere.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT SAILING IN KINDERDIJK

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12 Day 12: Kinderdijkโ€“Rotterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Kinderdijkโ€“Rotterdam

      Harnessing the Wind 300 Years

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. Youโ€™ll hear about the windmillโ€™s vital role in the Netherlandโ€™s history and why it became a national symbol of Holland.

      Enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.

      Activity active:
      Experience Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Zaandam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Zaandam

      Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers

      Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. See windmills, waterways, and flower farms, while discovering Dutch history in its handicraft shops and museums.

      Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch on board.

      Location:
      HAARLEM

      Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports

      Activity active:
      Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Visit Haarlem, a major flower bulbs growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards.

      Enjoy dinner on board your ship this evening as you sail to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14 Day 14: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Amsterdam

      Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

      Activity active:
      Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdamโ€™s โ€œGolden Age."

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15 Day 15: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

      Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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