Tulips & Windmills
| Resort: | Tulips & Windmills |
| Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
| Destination: | Belgium |
| Price From: | £2295.00 |
OverviewDiscover Holland & BelgiumAdmire the genius of the Dutch Masters at Amsterdams Rijksmuseum. Explore Hoorns seafaring heritage, Arnhems World War II history and Antwerps Renaissance splendor. See colorful ribbons of farmland as Dutch tulips come into bloom. Sample Belgian beers and chocolates. Step into the Middle Ages in Bruges. Roam Keukenhof Gardens, the worlds largest floral park. The best time to see the Low Countries is spring, and the best way to see them is on our 10-day cruise. ItineraryDay 1 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCapital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals. Day 2 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThe Dutch Golden Ages legacy lives on in gilded manses that line Amsterdams canals and in the lush paintings that adorn the Rijksmuseum. Day 3 Hoorn, The NetherlandsFounded in 1300, Hoorn was named for its horn-shaped harbor along the Ijsselmeer, the artificial lake created by massive dams. Day 4 Arnhem, The NetherlandsA picturesque former Hanseatic League city nearly destroyed in World War II, Arnhem is graced with an array of beautiful parks and gardens. Day 5 Kinderdijk, The NetherlandsThe South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding. Day 6 Antwerp, BelgiumAntwerps Cathedral of Our Lady, Belgiums largest Gothic church, is a masterpiece of murals and stained glass. Day 7 Ghent, BelgiumIn the Middle Ages, the college town of Ghent became one of the richest cities of Northern Europe. The Lys River is your gateway to Bruges, an equally beloved town filled with picturesque houses and canals. Day 8 Zeeland, The NetherlandsMuch of the tranquil region of Zeeland lies below sea level, protected from North Sea tides by the vast Delta Works project and windmills. Day 9 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCity of charming canals, elegant gabled houses, Rembrandt and van Gogh, Amsterdam is a delight to explore. Day 10 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsAmsterdams patchwork of waterways forms about 90 islands that are connected by 1,500 gracefully arched bridges. |
