9 Day Holland & Belgium River Cruise - Antwerp to Amsterdam (River Cloud)

$3159 Land Only

$4019* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Brussels, Amsterdam-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights Luxury river cruise on River Cloud (Category D) outside cabin All transfers 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Welcome bottle of Champagne & fruit basket in each cabin Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with lunch & dinners Unlimited bottled water & soft drinks Evening entertainment Use of bicycles at port Services of a cruise director throughout Guaranteed departures Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Depart the USA DAY 2 Antwerp Arrive in Brussels & transfer to your ship in Antwerp for embarkation DAY 3 Antwerp Morning in Antwerp DAY 4 Ghent Morning in Ghent DAY 5 Nijmegen Morning in Nijmegen DAY 6 Kampen Moring in Kampen DAY 7 Enkhuizen Morning in Enkhuizen Hoorn Evening in Hoorn DAY 8 Amsterdam Day at Leisure in Amsterdam DAY 9 USA Disembark & transfer to the airport for your departure flight Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Belgium. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Antwerp Arrive in Brussels and transfer to your ship in Antwerp for embarkation Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Sunday - Morning in Antwerp Spend the morning in Belgium's second largest city, boasting the beautiful Grote Market with its Italian Renaissance-style Town Hall and Cathedral of Our Lady, housing Rubens' famous Assumption and Descent from the Cross. Antwerp was famous for housing several artistic schools giving rise to works from Rubens, Van Dyck, Jardaens, and Tenier. This afternoon set sail for Ghent Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Monday - Morning in Ghent This moring enjoy time in Ghent, the fourth largest city in Belgium, which has managed to preserve its stature from medieval times even while constantly modernizing. The city has an important harbor and the Belgian State University continues to grow in importance, resulting in an abundance of young students who have helped turn Ghent into an important Flemish cultural center. Numerous museums boast the works of Flemish masters and popular contemporary music festivals demonstrate that life in the city is as vibrant as ever. In the afternoon set sail for Nijmegen Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Tuesday - Morning in Nijmegen Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, is situated on a range of hills near the river Waal. The city has attracted people since its very foundation and is a place of charming, varied landscapes, from the surrounding hills to picturesque woods and polders. This afternoon set sail for Kampen Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Morning in Kampen Enjoy the morning in Kampen. Receiving its city rights in 1236, Kampen had a long history as a significant trade port and today possesses one of the best preserved town centers in the entire Netherlands. See the two old bridges crossing the Ijessel, St. Nicolas Church, and even an original mill, known as d' Olde Zwarver. From terracotta roofs to elaborate cast iron work and sculptures adorning the buildings, the city is a delightful reminder of the Golden Age of Dutch mercantilism. Sail to Enhuizen this afternoon Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Thursday - Morning in Enkhuizen, Evening in Hoorn Today, call at Enkhuizen. A city with a strong maritime tradition, Enkhuizen is today home to a large marina as well as the Zuiderzeemuseum, an open-air museum displaying the historical village life of Zuiderzee communities. With churches dating from the 1400s and well-preserved original city walls and gates, Enkhuizen offers a fascinating chance to peer back in time to pre-industrial Holland. In the evening arrive to Hoorn, built along the IJsselmeer Lake located just north of Amsterdam. Its horn-shaped harbor (for which it is named) was one of the principal ports of the Netherlands until the Zuiderzee silted up in the 18th century Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Friday - Full Day in Amsterdam Spend the day at leisure in the capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is known for its many cultural sites, art museums, entertainment, and of course its scenic canals. Some sites of interest include the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam also boasts the Albert Cuyp market, one of the largest shopping districts in the Netherlands. Enjoy meals in the many "brown cafes" around the Leidesplein Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9, Saturday - Depart for the USA This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise May 15 3159 4019 May 29 3159 4329 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see Terms & Conditions). Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information. Embarkation will begin at 4:00 pm. Kindly note, passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 2:00 pm into Brussels in order to provide adequate time to transfer to the port in Antwerp. The transfer will operate at approximately 3:00 pm. The port is approximately a 1 hour drive from the Brussels airport. Passengers should select departure flights that depart no earlier than noon. The departure transfer will operate at approximately 9:00 am from the ship. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details]   River Cloud I   Antwerp Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin C - [details]   River Cloud I   Antwerp Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin B - [details]   River Cloud I   Antwerp Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin A - [details]   River Cloud I   Antwerp Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5