Cruise Plus & Scenic Riviercruise - 2022

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The Netherlands in bloom There’s something irrepressibly joyful about nature springing to life, and nowhere more so than in beautiful Holland. Start in Amsterdam on a cruise that takes in the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium. From the sleepy towns of Veere and Delft, to thriving modern centres like Rotterdam; from famous windmills and canals to unique architectural styles, there is no better time to discover it for yourself. Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights

Veere, Netherlands

Floriade 2022 From May to October, in the city of Almere the once in a decade horticultural expo, Floriade will be held. The expo will focus on ‘Growing Green Cities’ and you will have the opportunity to wander the exhibits and discover the development, innovations and solutions around green energy in the future.

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. Meals:B.L.D Day 4 Antwerp f Freechoice: Let a local expert guide you through Ghent, one of Belgium’smost historic cities with amyriad of medieval buildings and charming canals, or join your local guide on a walking tour through the beautiful city of Antwerp. See sights such as the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady, theMedieval fortress and themain square linedwithmany ornate buildings. Meals:B.L.D Day 5 Arnhem f Freechoice: Explore the ArnhemAirborneMuseum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem.The Airborne Experience allows you to follow in the footsteps of the British parachutists whomade their way across dangerous terrain to Arnhem in September 1944, or visit

the Netherlands Open Air Museumand discover historic houses, farms andwindmills. Alternatively join a cycling tour through pretty surrounds of Nijmegen, or visit the Gardens of Appeltern, home to over 200 inspirational gardens. Meals:B.L.D Day 6 Hoorn fe 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 littlemore adventurous, sail into open waters on a Tall Ship sailing experience.

8 Day Cruise

Amsterdam > Amsterdam

Day 1 UK > Amsterdam

Kinderdijk, famous for its historic windmills, or Gouda, a town synonymous with cheese.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 theMayflower to the birthplace of renowned artist Rembrandt van Rijn. Meals:B.L.D Day 3 Veere f Freechoice: Visit the Delta Works, including the famous StormSurge Barrier, an incredible feat of modern engineering. 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

Fly to Amsterdam fromone of up to 16 UK airports. If you’d prefer not to fly,why not take advantage of our Eurostar No-Fly option at no extra cost? Travel Standard Premier Class fromSt. Pancras International to Amsterdam.You’ll then be transferred to your Scenic Space-Ship.This evening, raise a glass at the welcome reception. Meals:D Day 2 knowledgeable local for a guided tour of Rotterdam. A dynamic, international city, 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 Dordrecht f Freechoice: Join a