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Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights with London

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 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
London
 Cruise Finishes
Amsterdam
11 Day Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights with London Itinerary (Scenic)
Countries Explored: England, Holland, Belgium
Cruise Line
Scenic
Ship
Passengers
163
Crew
59
Launched
2012
Refurbished
2019
Cruise Code
TUAL-1

Overview

There’s something irrepressibly joyful about Europe in springtime, and nowhere more so than in beautiful Holland, where fields of tulips seem to personify the mood of young and old alike. Starting in London, explore the many wonders the United Kingdoms largest city has to offer, before joining your Scenic Space-Ship for a uniquely Dutch experience.

Itinerary

Welcome to London, the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city has many wonders to be explored and you will have the opportunity to see them all during your three night stay.

Take a guided tour of incredible London where you will see the highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Admire Kensington Gardens, the former private gardens of Kensington Palace followed by a visit to the history-rich Tower of London. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner of hearty English fare with your fellow travellers. (B/D)

Explore this magnificent city at your leisure. London is famous for its magnificent ancient buildings, its iconic shopping streets and its traditional timeless food. No matter what your interests, your Tour Director is on hand to help you plan your day. (B)

Take the Eurostar train from London to Amsterdam where you will embark on your Scenic Space-Ship. (B/D)

Freechoice: Join a knowledgeable local for a guided tour of Rotterdam. A dynamic, international city with a bold and passionately beating heart, Rotterdam is known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands. Or you could choose to explore beautiful Delft before dropping into the pottery factory and museum to discover more about the world-famous Delft Blue Pottery. Alternatively, discover picturesque Kinderdijk, famous for its historic windmills, or visit Gouda, a town synonymous with cheese, and visit its local cheese market that dates back centuries.

Alternatively, take an excursion to Leiden, the vibrant university city with its traditional Dutch architecture and artistic heritage. Discover the city’s fascinating history with a local guide, from its link to the Pilgrims who sailed to America on the Mayflower to the birthplace of renowned artist Rembrandt van Rijn. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Visit the Delta works, including the famous Storm Surge Barrier, an incredible feat of modern engineering, purpose-built to protect the flooding Delta Plain. Alternatively, you can choose to explore the charming village of Veere, located on a series of regional dykes, with a history that extends all the way back to the 15th century. Or, for something more active, embark on an enjoyable guided cycling tour of Veere and its surroundings. Alternatively, choose to visit an oyster farm for a tour and delicious tasting. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Let a local expert guide you through Ghent, one of Belgium’s most historic cities with a myriad of medieval buildings and charming canals, or join your local guide on a walking tour through the beautiful city of Antwerp, renowned as the diamond capital of the world. See sights such as the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady, the Medieval fortress and the main square lined with many ornately decorated buildings. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. The Airborne Experience allows you to follow in the footsteps of the British parachutists who made their way across dangerous terrain to Arnhem in September 1944 or visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills.

Alternatively, tour Paleis Het Loo, a former Royal Palace that now houses a museum, or visit the Gardens of Appeltern, home to over 200 inspirational gardens. From the sustainable to the colourful, enjoy walking through these incredible gardens at your leisure. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Visit the Veldzicht Hoeve cheese Farm, here you will meet the family that owns and runs it. During your tour you will learn about their passion for energy neutral and sustainable dairy farming as well as how their delicious Beemster cheese is produced, or discover Hoorn with a local guide and be immersed into the local life while tasting fine regional cheese and seafood.

Alternatively, you can choose to explore Hoorn by bike, or perhaps discover the long held family secrets to making traditional apple pie with a cooking class hosted by a local, while learning about life in this region. Or if you are feeling a little more adventurous, sail into open waters on a Tall Ship sailing experience.

Enrich: A special experience awaits as you’ll be treated to a choir performance in the 17th century Dutch reformed church of Oosterkerk. (B/L/D)

Discover Keukenhof Gardens, complete with over seven million flowering bulbs. (B/L/D)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Amsterdam airport with a lifetime of wonderful memories. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. (B)

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