Tour Holland & Belgium Antwerp To Amsterdam | Visit Belgium, Netherlands

Accommodation

River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows 40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer Spacious glass-enclosed shower Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping

Transport

Viking Cruise Ship Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase

Guide

Viking Program Director

Meals

Meals included as per itinerary Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water

Others

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Visits to UNESCO Sites Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances Port taxes & fees

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Antwerp, Belgium
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Antwerp, Belgium

Arrive in Antwerp, then transfer to your ship.* After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. If your arrival schedule permits, you may wish to visit the Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp’s oldest museum. (D)

* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
Day 2 Day 2: Antwerp, Belgium
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Antwerp, Belgium

This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the historic quarter. See the Cathedral of Our Lady with its 3 monumental altarpieces painted by Peter Paul Rubens; the Grote Markt (Grand Square) surrounded by the Renaissance Town Hall and guild halls; and Het Steen (Steen Castle), Antwerp’s oldest building. This afternoon, you can enjoy an optional excursion to sample the delights of Belgium’s cuisine, or free time at your leisure so you can explore more of charming Antwerp. Enjoy dinner on board as we sail to Maastricht. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Day 3: Maastricht, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Maastricht, The Netherlands

Arrive in Maastrict this morning and disembark your ship for a walking tour around this historic city. Stroll the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town, and see the Gothic-style church Sint Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius. This afternoon, enjoy free time at your leisure to explore or join an optional excursion to Aachen to see Charlemagne’s chapel, a UNESCO Site. Or pay your respects at the American Military Cemetery of Margraten, the final resting place of 8,000 American soldiers who gave their lives to liberate Europe from the Nazis. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Day 4: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Enjoy scenic cruising this morning along the meandering Meuse River, or take an optional excursion to walk in the footsteps of van Gogh. After lunch, your ship arrives in Nijmegen. Step back in time as you witness one of The Netherlands’ most dramatic chapters come to life. Learn how Operation Market Garden—the planned attack by the Allied forces in late summer 1944 portrayed in the epic war movie A Bridge Too Far—unfolded, and pay homage to the many soldiers who lost their lives during a visit to the touching National Liberation Museum in nearby Groesbeek. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Day 5: Wesel, Germany
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wesel, Germany

Arrive in Wesel this morning and disembark for a walking tour of the city. Completely destroyed during World War II, Wesel fell under a barrage of heavy bombing by the Allied forces in 1945; during your tour, you will learn about the city’s rise from the ashes. This afternoon, you may choose to visit Xanten Archaeological Park—one of the largest open air museums in the world—or head to Essen and the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, recognized as one of Europe’s most important industrial heritage sites. This evening, set sail for Nijmegen. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Day 6: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

After breakfast, head out to explore the modern face of Holland. The city has been extensively rebuilt after the destruction suffered during World War II, and some of its architecture is quite innovative. After lunch, you may take an optional tour to Delft to see up close how the famed porcelain is made. This evening, your ship will set sail for a scenic dinner cruise around the harbor. Admire the twinkling lights of the cosmopolitan skyline of Europe’s largest port. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Day 7: Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

Arrive this morning in Kinderdijk and disembark for a tour of this ingenious 18th-century community. Learn why the windmills were built and see how they work to help control flooding, then tour a working windmill to see its pumping mechanism and living quarters at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy scenic afternoon cruising along the Lek and Waal Rivers and dinner on board your ship. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Day 8: Hoorn, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hoorn, The Netherlands

After breakfast, depart your ship and enjoy a guided walk through Hoorn’s cobblestone streets; see age-old cheese warehouses and the town’s main square, which dates back to Hoorn’s heyday. Enjoy a warm welcome during a home visit to a local family and get acquainted with daily life. Perhaps take an excursion through the Dutch countryside to see the country’s famed windmills, or traverse the West Frisian countryside on a vintage train ride. Dine this evening as you cruise to Amsterdam. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

After breakfast, disembark your ship and enjoy a full day in Amsterdam. Cruise charming canals, passing under pretty bridges and enjoying streets lined with gabled houses of centuries past. This afternoon, join an optional excursion—perhaps a visit to one of Amsterdam’s world-class museums to explore the Dutch Golden Age, or uncover the city’s fascinating Jewish history. Your Viking Program Director can help you plan your afternoon. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Day 10: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or you can choose to see more of Amsterdam on a 2-night city stay. (B)

* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.

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Holland & Belgium Antwerp To Amsterdam

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Itinerary of your trip Holland & Belgium Antwerp To Amsterdam

Day 1: Antwerp, Belgium

Day 2: Antwerp, Belgium

Day 3: Maastricht, The Netherlands

Day 4: Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Day 5: Wesel, Germany

Day 6: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Day 7: Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

Day 8: Hoorn, The Netherlands

Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Day 10: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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