Celebrate the spectacular beauty of Holland and Flanders in springtime on this carefully curated, 7-night river cruise. Expert-led excursions include visits to the historical canals of Amsterdam; the 2,000-year-old city of Nijmegen; the world-class Kröller-Müller Museum; Kinderdijk and the Delta Works engineering projects; storybook Bruges; the blue pottery center of Delft; the incomparable Keukenhof Gardens; and the Golden Age trading center of Hoorn. Extend your journey with the Amsterdam Pre-Tour Extension and/or The Hague Post-Tour Extension.
Program Details
- Nine-day, 7-night, luxury cruise round-trip Amsterdam, the Netherlands, aboard an exclusively chartered, small river boat, Amadeus Cara.
- Enjoy a walking tour of Nijmegen, a university town originally settled by the Romans in the 1st-century B.C.—and visit the wonderful Kröller-Müller Museum, with its amazing Van Gogh collection and stunning sculpture garden.
- See 3 of Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpieces in Antwerp’s Cathedral of Our Lady.
- Tour of Ghent’s St. Bavo’s Cathedral, whose chapel houses the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.
- Explore the medieval Flemish jewel of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Golden Age trading town of Hoorn.
- Visit to world-famous Keukenhof, the “Garden of Europe,” at the peak of tulip season to see the world’s largest and most colorful display of spring flowers.
- Private cruise along Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage designated canal district.
- Complimentary wine and beer served with lunch and dinner aboard the river boat.
- Amsterdam Pre-Tour Extension and/or The Hague Post-Tour Extension.
Day 1 - Depart Home City
Day 2 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Embark boat
Day 3 - Nijmegen for Kröller-Müller Museum
Day 4 - Kinderdijk / Delta Works
Day 5 - Bruges, Belgium / Ghent
Day 6 - Antwerp
Day 7 - Rotterdam for Keukenhof Gardens and Delft
Day 8 - Hoorn / Amsterdam
Day 9 - Amsterdam / Disembark boat / Return to home city
Amadeus Cara
Deluxe European River Boat
The elegant and meticulously crafted Amadeus Cara, launched in 2022, features all the comforts of a refined and traditional hotel. The English-speaking, international crew provides warm hospitality. The Amadeus fleet has earned the “Green Globe Certificate” of environmental sustainability. The 82 stylish staterooms and suites are among the most spacious of any European river boat (172 to 284 square feet). Suites include a private balcony, and select staterooms feature a unique floor-to‑ceiling window that lowers to French-balcony height at the touch of a button. Accommodations have two twin beds or one queen bed, individual climate control, sitting area, private bathroom with shower, and a minibar.
Amsterdam Pre-Tour Extension
Immerse yourself in historical Amsterdam on an itinerary that includes a visit to Rijksmuseum’s Dutch Master collection, including famous paintings by Rembrandt. During a picturesque neighborhood walking tour, visit the exquisite Our Lord in the Attic museum—a 17th-century canal house with a Catholic church in the attic.
The Hague Post-Tour Extension
Conclude your journey with a visit to The Hague, showcasing stately municipal buildings and structures long adored by the Dutch royal family. Visit the Mauritshuis, a 17th‑century Neoclassical mansion featuring a world‑renowned Dutch and Flemish art collection, including Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Amble the streets of Gouda, beloved for its cheese.
The Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Extensions are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.