Tulips & Windmills ( Category L - Rhine Deck / Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Moselle Deck )

Day 1 - Amsterdam (embark)

Day 2 - Amsterdam
Included excursion: Dutch Masterpieces

Day 3 - Amsterdam - Hoorn
Included excursion: Village of the IJesselmeer

Day 4 - Enkhuizen
Included excursion: Zuider Zee Explorer

Day 5 - Nijmegen
Included excursion: Museums & Memories

Day 6 - Rotterdam / Dordrecht
Included excursion: Kinderdjk Windmills

Day 7 - Middelburg
Included excursion: Gateway to the Delta

Day 8 - Antwerp
Included excursion: The Diamond City

Day 9 - Antwerp
Included excursion: Bruges: Belgian Treasure

Day 10 - Antwerp (disembark)

Amsterdam
In 2006, Amsterdam will celebrate the 400th birthday of one of the Dutch Masters, Rembrandt Van Rijn. A Springtime cruise will provide you with the opportunity to experience major exhibitions of this great artist at both the Rembrandt House and Rijksmuseum. Stroll the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, a 70-acre showcase of more than 7 million flowers, including some 1,000 varieties of tulips alone.

Hoorn
The village of Hoorn, a lovely city with a long maritime history. This Zuider Zee town rose to prominence during the Golden Age of Dutch history. Many of its 17th-century buildings are still intact. The best way to experience the city is by foot, taking in the old harbor and meandering past stately mansions, admiralty buildings and warehouses.

Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is located on the shores of Lake IJessel and has been a prosperous fishing and trading center since the 17th century. The Zuider Zee Open Air Museum provides you with the opportunity to experience what life in The Netherlands was like in the 19th century. Visit some of the 140 buildings with gardens and canals from the area around the former Zuider Zee.

Nijmegen
Spend time exploring the oldest city in The Netherlands, Nijmegen. In fact, the city will soon be celebrating its 1,900-year anniversary. Plus, a trip to the Kröller-Müller Museum, located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park is spectacular. It houses 278 of Van Gogh’s works, as well as superb works by Seurat, Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, Gris, Courbet, Corot, Millet, Mondrian and it is also home to Europe’s largest sculpture garden featuring artists such as Rodin, Moore and Giacometti.

Rotterdam (Kinderdijk)
Nowhere in the world will you find as many windmills as in Kinderdijk. Around 1740, no less than 19 sturdy mills were built here. They have been well preserved to the present day. In 1997, these windmills were put on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Middelburg
Middelburg is the capital of Zeeland and an important gateway to the Delta. At the center of town, stroll past the 12th-century abbey complex, with three churches, two museums, an herb garden and office space for the regional government. And if you enjoy engineering, a visit to the Delta Expo is a must! The exhibit features a presentation on how the Dutch built the huge sea locks to safeguard the country from flooding.

Antwerp
Antwerp is one of the most dynamic and culturally diverse cities in Europe. It is also a shopper’s paradise. Not only is it known as the diamond capital of the world, it has also earned a reputation as a great fashion capital. Spend time shopping in the diamond district by the railway station, or stroll down one of the pedestrian streets, such as Meir, with its regal 18th- and 19th-century buildings, and pass by the former home of Peter Paul Rubens which now houses a collection of his paintings.

Bruges
Bruges is a Belgian treasure just waiting to be discovered. This lovely city is rich in history. Its winding lanes and cobblestone streets give evidence to its beginnings as a center of trade in Charlemagne’s time. Perhaps the most distinctive sight is the Belfry Tower (Belfort) with its stunning octagonal tower and the lovely music of a carillon, which consists of 47 bells. Spend time shopping for beautiful lace, savor a hearty beer, indulge in the finest of chocolates and enjoy breakfast savoring famous Belgian waffles.

Cruise Ships operating this itinerary:
River Queen, River Duchess & River Princess

Prices and Dates Amsterdam to Antwerp River Cruise

Tulips & Windmills

Amsterdam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Nijmegen, Rotterdam (Kinderdijk), Middleburg, Antwerp, Bruges - 10 days

Dates & Rates

Prices per person in Australian Dollars

Departs On	Returns On	Land Price	Costless Discount Price
Thursday, March 19, 2009 R	Saturday, March 28, 2009	A$1,899	A$1,425
Wednesday, March 25, 2009	Friday, April 3, 2009	A$2,135	A$1,642
Friday, March 27, 2009 R	Sunday, April 05, 2009	A$2,235	A$1,735
Saturday, March 28, 2009	Monday, April 6, 2009	A$2,535	A$2,010
Friday, April 03, 2009 R	Sundday, April 12, 2009	A$2,535	A$2,010
Sunday, April 5, 2009	Tuesday, April 14, 2009	A$2,535	A$2,010
Monday, April 06, 2009 R	Wednesday, April 15, 2009	A$2,535	A$2,010
Sunday, April 12, 2009	Tuesday, April 21, 2009	A$3,250	A$2,668
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 R	Thursday, April 23, 2009	A$3,250	A$2,668
Wednesday, April 15, 2009	Friday, April 24, 2009	A$3,250	A$2,668
Tuesday,April 21, 2009 R	Thursday, April 30 April 2009	A$3,475	A$2,875
Friday, April 24, 2009 R	Monday, May 03, 2009	A$3,475	A$2,875
R - Itinerary is in reverse Antwerp to Amsterdam
Cabin Upgrades

Cat 1: A$925
Cat 2: A$760
Cat 3: A$535
Cat 4: A$225
Suite: A$1570
* Port Charges: A$141
** A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement
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