Overview
This cruise is for those who wish to step back in time to visit historic villages and medieval city centers. Art lovers will enjoy guided museum visits, while garden lovers will find a host of wonders with springtime blossoms.
Itinerary
Arrive at Brussels International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Antwerp Historic Downtown Highlights OR Do as the Locals Do: Antwerp Walking Tour
Note: A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Bruges Walking Tour with Canal Cruise OR Ghent Walking Tour
Featured Excursions: Choice of Stroll into the Artists' Village of Veere OR Delta Works Drive
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you'll soon understand why it's sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. Begin your day by exploring this modern city on a Dutch culinary stroll, with a stop at the architectural milestone, Market Hall. Erected in 2014, it's known for its futuristic look and unique culinary offerings.
Later, head to Kinderdijk to discover why windmills are such an iconic symbol of Holland; marvel at their engineering and learn about their role in changing the course of Dutch history. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Dutch Culinary Stroll to Rotterdam's Market Hall OR Rotterdam, City of the Future OR Kinderdijk Windmills OR Let's Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nijmegen Walking Tour OR Kröller-Müller Museum Visit
Featured Excursions: Choice of Hoorn Walking Tour OR Dutch Cheese Trail
Featured Excursions: Choice of Keukenhof Gardens OR Zaandam Walking Tour OR The Tulip Experience
Featured Excursions: Choice of A Morning at the Fabrique des Lumières OR Amsterdam Canal Cruise OR Refugee Canal Cruise
Note: A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 2 countries: Belgium, the Netherlands
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Do as the Locals Do” and "Let's Go" programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
- 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant S.S. Emilie or stunning River Duchess
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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