Tulip Time River Cruise
10 Days
from
$3,938 pp incl. port charges*
Highlights:
Netherlands
(Amsterdam)
,
Europe & Baltic Cruises
(Dutch and Belgian River Cruise)
Trip Start/End:
Amsterdam
/
Amsterdam
Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime. Cruise round-trip from Amsterdam, and admire the colorful tulip carpets and flower displays; stroll amidst Kinderdijks’ lush green countryside dotted with world-famous windmills; taste the famous local cheeses and learn about the traditions of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people. In Belgium, admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Brugges. Experience culture in bloom, as you sail into a postcard scene daily.
Available Cruise Departure Dates:
2013: Apr 20
Trip Itinerary
Amsterdam
The Convent Hotel Amsterdam
Day 1: Amsterdam
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
Accommodation: The Convent Hotel (4*) The Convent Hotel Amsterdam (4*) has a unique history that makes it the perfect place to stay. Its location in the center of Amsterdam is ideal for visiting the city. It is a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The hotel building previously housed 2 monasteries from the 13th & 14th centuries, plus a printing house. The hotel now has 148 rooms, including 11 Junior Suites, each with their own history and character.
Dutch and Belgian Cruise 
MS AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde
Day 2: Amsterdam - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
Meet your driver for a private port transfer.
This evening, meet your fellow passengers on board for the welcome reception and dinner.
Port charges are included in your itinerary pricing.
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) The 164-passenger MS AmaCerto, or 162-passenger MS Amaverde offer the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. These vessels feature a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe. Featuring an impressive range of stateroom categories, dining options and public lounges, MS AmaCerto and AmaVerde will transport you on the river cruise of a lifetime.
Skinny Bridge
Day 3: Amsterdam - Volendam - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive and scenic morning cruise through the historic harbor and canals of Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the Rembrandt Windmill and other great landmarks of Amsterdam.
Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbor to see the fish auction building, Old Quarter and famous churches. Continue by motor coach to the Village of Edam where you will sample some of its famous cheese. Another afternoon option is to enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through North Holland (capacity controlled).
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Het Loo Palace
Day 4: Arnhem - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and see the site of the Battle of Arnhem Bridge featured in the classic fi lm “A Bridge Too Far” during Operation Market Garden in World War II. Then visit the Airborne Museum, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem. Or, choose to visit the Het Loo Palace and see its amazing gardens. The Palace was once home to the House of Orange-Nassau from the 17th century until the death of Queen Wilhelmina in 1962. In the alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour (capacity controlled).
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Antwerp Castle
Day 5: Antwerp - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp. See the Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain and the city’s superb architecture. In the alternative, visit the Rubens House, former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 17th-century Flemish Baroque Painter. Afterwards, you will visit the Antwerp Cathedral which features two of Rubens’ most important works, the Elevation of the Cross and the Descent from the Cross.
The afternoon is yours to explore Antwerp on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to nearby capital of Belgium, Brussels.
To partake in the optional tour, please contact your sales specialist.
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Graslei
Day 6: Ghent - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. Begin your walking tour from the Belfry Tower and see picturesque highlights such as the Koornlei, the Graslei, and the Castle of the Counts.
The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to the charming town of Brugges, one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. The city centre of Brugges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To partake in the optional tour, please contact your sales specialist.
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Willemstad
Day 7: Zeeland - Kinderdijk - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
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 more than 30 years to complete. Stop in charming Willemstad, a 400-year-old town, for a walking tour. You will visit the first Protestant church in Holland, where you will be treated to a private organ recital that has been planned exclusively for you. In the alternative, take a guided bicycle tour of Willemstad (capacity controlled).
In the afternoon, you will visit Kinderdijk which features the greatest concentration of windmills in the country. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance as the ship cruises to Schoonhoven for the evening.
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Keukenhof Gardens
Day 8: Lisse - Dutch and Belgian River Cruise
Admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom during your morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens where you will be delighted to find millions of flowering tulips all over the 70-acre park. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Accommodation: AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD) 
Amsterdam
Day 9: Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll disembark the ship in Amsterdam, as your cruise journey has come to an end.
Meet your driver for a private port transfer.
Accommodation: The Convent Hotel (4*) Day 10: Amsterdam
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- The Convent Hotel Amsterdam
The Convent Hotel (4*) - Amsterdam
The Convent Hotel Amsterdam (4*) has a unique history that makes it the perfect place to stay. Its location in the center of Amsterdam is ideal for visiting the city. It is a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The hotel building previously housed 2 monasteries from the 13th & 14th centuries, plus a printing house. The hotel now has 148 rooms, including 11 Junior Suites, each with their own history and character.
AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD)
The 164-passenger MS AmaCerto, or 162-passenger MS Amaverde offer the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. These vessels feature a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe. Featuring an impressive range of stateroom categories, dining options and public lounges, MS AmaCerto and AmaVerde will transport you on the river cruise of a lifetime.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services - Use of bicycles during calls-to-port for individual exploration - Port charges
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 120 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 120 days or more after booking will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-119 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 75% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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