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Passengers
128
Crew
37
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2015
Cruise Code
WXA
Ship
Departures
Passengers
128
Crew
37
Launched
2015
Cruise Code
WXA
Overview
Discover the treasures of Belgium and Hollandwhile cruising from Brussels to Amsterdam. Take in the quintessential Dutch scenes of windmills, waterways, and seemingly endless rows of blooming color. Embark in Brussels and sail to Ghent— “The Diamond of Flanders.” Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral with its stunning Flemish artwork. For moving battlefield remembrances, visit In Flanders Fields Museum and take part to the Last Post Ceremony. On to Holland for a visit the former Dutch East India Company trading port. In Kinderdijk, see 19 windmills built in 1740 for water management and marvel at the Erasmus read more Bridge in the historic port city of Rotterdam.
Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.
Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.
Discover the treasures of Belgium and Hollandwhile cruising from Brussels to Amsterdam. Take in the quintessential Dutch scenes of windmills, waterways, and seemingly endless rows of blooming color. Embark in Brussels and sail to Ghent— “The Diamond of Flanders.” Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral with its stunning Flemish artwork.
For moving battlefield remembrances, visit In Flanders Fields Museum and take part to the Last Post Ceremony. On to Holland for a visit the former Dutch East India Company trading port. In Kinderdijk, see 19 windmills built in 1740 for water management and marvel at the read more Erasmus Bridge in the historic port city of Rotterdam.
Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.
For moving battlefield remembrances, visit In Flanders Fields Museum and take part to the Last Post Ceremony. On to Holland for a visit the former Dutch East India Company trading port. In Kinderdijk, see 19 windmills built in 1740 for water management and marvel at the read more Erasmus Bridge in the historic port city of Rotterdam.
Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.
Itinerary
Welcome to Belgium. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2:00pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT (D)
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery.
Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.- Classic: Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”— with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You'll visit St. Bavo's Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GHENT (B/L/D)
Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders.
- Active: Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Discovery: Visit the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres—named for the soldier's famed poem. Learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the lasting remembrance to follow. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museum's café
- Discovery: Following the museum, visit battlefields, cemeteries, memorials, and private collections.
- Discovery: Experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG (B/L/D)
A Spicy History in Middelburg's Dutch Harbor Town.
- Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Halland learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.
- Active: Alternatively, bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.
- Classic: Explore the town of Veere with an expert local guide.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM (B/L/D)
Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years.
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.- Active: Experience Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM (B/L/D)
Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers.
Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch onboard. HAARLEM: Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports.- Active: Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Visit Haarlem, a major flower - bulb growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B/L/D)
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam.
- Active: Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
- Classic: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
- Classic: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's “Golden Age”
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Welcome to Belgium. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2:00pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT (D)
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery.
Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.- Classic: Explore Ghent— “The Diamond of Flanders”— with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You'll visit St. Bavo's Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GHENT (B/L/D)
Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders.
- Active: Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”—with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You'll visit St. Bavo's Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork, OR:
- Discovery: Visit the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres—named for the soldier's famed poem. Learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the lasting remembrance to follow. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museum's café
- Discovery: You can choose to stay longer in Ypres to experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG (B/L/D)
A Spicy History in Middelburg's Dutch Harbor Town.
- Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Halland learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.
- Active: Alternatively, bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour in Veere. Explore charming streets, hidden gems, and the marina.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM (B/L/D)
Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years.
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.- Active: See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You'll hear about the windmill's vital role in the Netherland's history and why it became a national symbol of Holland.
- Active: Experience Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM (B/L/D)
Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers.
Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch onboard. HAARLEM: Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports.- Active: Enjoy an easy bike ride to the beach with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Visit Haarlem, a major flower - bulb growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B/L/D)
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam.
- Active: Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
- Classic: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
- Classic: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's “Golden Age”
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM. (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Sherrylle & John, New Zealand, Jul 2017
Once again a fabulous week with Avalon, there is not one second, of our time we regretted. The meals outstanding, the staff wonderful and courteous. Yes we are considering a third cruise.
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