15 days tour

Springtime In The Netherlands And Belgium (2024)

Springtime In The Netherlands And Belgium (2024)

This tour includes:

Transport

Transfers, port charges and tipping

Accommodation

14 nights cruising on a contemporary  Travelmarvel river ship 14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

Meals

41 meals - 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

Guide

Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Entertainment and Activities Coordinator, and local guides

Others

Explore 15 towns, villages and cities Visit the Delta Works, one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects Visit Keukenhof Gardens to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Springtime In The Netherlands And Belgium (2024)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

      Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your contemporary river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city. This evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captainโ€™s Welcome Reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hoorn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hoorn

      Enjoy a relaxing morning cruising along over the IJmeer and Markermeer. After lunch, arrive in Hoorn where you will join a walking tour through the iconic sights. Discover its splendid horn-shaped harbour, which is how it earned its name.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rotterdam, The Hague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rotterdam, The Hague

      Enjoy a guided exploration The Hague and see the Dutch Parliament building and the Peace Palace. After your morning activity, there will be free time to head off and explore Rotterdam on your own.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Kinderdijk Willemstad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kinderdijk Willemstad

      Visit the World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, known for having the countryโ€™s greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills. Your ship will then set sail for Willemstad, where youโ€™ll have free time to explore.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Veere, Delta Works
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Veere, Delta Works

      Today cruise into the Zeeland region.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ghent
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ghent

      Enjoy a guided discovery of Ghent, including a canal cruise. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional excursion to soak up the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt Plaza and medieval bell tower.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Ghent, Ypres
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Ghent, Ypres

      Today, visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Polygon Wood battlefield.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Antwerp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Antwerp

      Arrive in Antwerp and enjoy a walking tour. See the market in the Grand Square, the Steen Castle and the Cathedral of Our Lady. The afternoon is at your leisure to further explore.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Antwerp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Antwerp

      Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Antwerp at your leisure. Alternatively, you may like to join a full day optional tour visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum and Pheasant Wood Cemetery.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Maastricht
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Maastricht

      Set out on a guided tour of Maastricht, the birthplace of the modern European Union. Developed as a Roman settlement around 50BC, it is a city of many personalities having undergone a number of identity changes throughout its history. Admire the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady, one of the oldest remaining religious buildings in the city, see traces of the Middle Ages in the city walls, stroll along the cityโ€™s iconic cobblestone roads, and enjoy the welcoming feel of what is today an energetic university city.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Nijmegen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Nijmegen

      Enjoy a guided tour of the fortified city of Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Situated close to the German border in the east of the country, Nijmegen celebrated its 2,000 birthday in 2005. Nijmegenโ€™s fame stretched to new corners when legendary America singer Nina Simone bought a home there in 1988, staying until 1990. Admire the cityโ€™s many beautiful historic buildings and landmarks, and do your best to visit one of the cityโ€™s many bars to soak up a slice of authentic Dutch frivolity.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Arnhem
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Arnhem

      In Arnhem visit the Airborne Museum, viewing a depiction of the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine River in September 1944.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Amsterdam

      Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdamโ€™s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city. Later, your ship will set sail as you prepare for tonightโ€™s special Gala Dinner.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Amsterdam

      Tonight, sit down to the Captainโ€™s Farewell Dinner.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

      Sadly today, your journey draws to a conclusion. Say your farewells, disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport.

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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: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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