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Itinerary
Day 1, DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland.
Day 2, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.
Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. Explore the 700 year-old European capital with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants, lively marketplace and exciting nightlife. Perhaps visit one of the city's renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers on board for the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3, AMSTERDAM - VOLENDAM - EDAM.
After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive morning cruise through the historic canals of Amsterdam. Once back on board, a short cruise on the Ijsselmeer takes you to Volendam. The afternoon tour takes you from Volendam to the village of Edam, famous for its wonderful cheese. (B,L,D)
Day 4, ARNHEM.
Arrive in Arnhem early this morning. Tour the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major battles of World War II. After the tour, return to the ship around lunchtime and spend a leisurely afternoon and evening cruising through Holland and on to Belgium. (B,L,D)
Day 5, ANTWERP, BELGIUM.
This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp, one of the world's most important ancient seaports. See the Grote Markt with its beautiful city hall and the Church of Our Lady, and admire the city's superb architecture. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels. After dinner, your cruise departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)
Day 6, GHENT.
Disembark after breakfast for a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. This city is the real diamond of Flanders. In its own way, Ghent has preserved its medieval charm while remaining current with the times. The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent further or to take an optional excursion to Brugges, one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. (B,L,D)
Day 7, WILLEMSTAD, HOLLAND - DORDRECHT.
This morning, sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland. This region is home to one of the world's most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took over 30 years to complete. During this morning's cruise, you will pass some of these magnificent projects, then stop in charming Willemstad for a walking tour and spend some free time to shop or explore on your own. During lunch, continue cruising towards Dordrecht and the 18th-century windmills of Kinderdijk, the largest group of original windmills in Holland. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance on board. (B,L,D)
Day 8, UTRECHT - KEUKENHOF - AMSTERDAM.
Cruise along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Utrecht, where you disembark for a morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom. Keukenhof also offers several ponds, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, a windmill which can be toured and several terraces to relax in. Return to your ship in Amsterdam for lunch. (B,L,D)
Day 9, DEPART AMSTERDAM.
Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Amsterdam. (B)
2009 Departure Dates
USA
Departure
Date
Ship
Cruise
Only
Cruise & Air
3-Apr-2009
Amalegro
$1,899
$2,699
5-Apr-2009
Amadante
$1,899
$2,699
10-Apr-2009
Amalegro
$1,999
$2,799
12-Apr-2009
Amadante
$1,999
$2,799
17-Apr-2009
Amalegro
$2,099
$2,899
19-Apr-2009
Amadante
$2,099
$2,899
24-Apr-2009
Amalegro
$2,199
$2,999
*Included airfare from New York is a current estimate. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of booking.
Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window.
To upgrade to a higher Category, add per person:
Category
Deck
Stateroom
2009 Price
D
Piano Deck
Window
$149
C
Cello Deck
French Balcony
$449
B
Cello Deck
French Balcony
$599
A
Violin Deck
French Balcony
$699
S
Violin Deck
French Balcony
$1499
Port Charges: $98 per person.
Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.
Prices Do Not Include: Drinks or insurance.
For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, Amadeus Waterways and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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