RIVER
JOURNEY
Dutch Waterways
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit Depart for Brussels, Belgium.
Day 2 | Brussels, Belgium | Antwerp Transfer to Antwerp and embark the MS Amadeus Star.
featuring Floriade ~ Antwerp to Amsterdam
Discovery: Antwerp. Located near the North Sea, Antwerp has a rich legacy as an important seaport and center of trade. On a guided walk, meander through its pleasant squares and cobbled streets to view the wealth of medieval architecture.
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Inspiring Moments
Enrichment: Contemporary Belgium.
Day 3 | Bruges | Veere, Netherlands
> Glide
past elegant, gabled houses from the Dutch Golden Age on Amsterdam’s picturesque canals.
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
> Witness
the Netherlands in full bloom during its glorious tulip season.
> Be
inspired by the beautiful gardens and innovative green solutions blossoming at Floriade Expo 2022, the world’s premier horticultural event held every ten years.
> Delight
in the romantic, cozy ambience of canal-lined Bruges, packed with beautifully preserved Gothic architecture.
> Admire
Antwerp’s medieval treasures in the colorful Old Town.
> Enjoy
the relaxed pace of life in the Dutch seaside harbor town of Veere.
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Amsterdam
On this seven-night journey, cruise the intimate waterways of Belgium and the Netherlands and discover Old World cities, picture-perfect towns and centuries of history and culture. Explore Antwerp, Bruges and Amsterdam while enjoying an ever-changing panorama. Best of all, embrace the eye-catching profusion of trees, plants, flowers and green ideas in bloom at Floriade 2022, the international festival of gardening! Enjoy excursions that speak to you with included choices: stroll amid a sea of cheerful tulips, behold paintings by Dutch masters, visit a Belgian chocolaterie or bike through quaint villages on this first-class adventure.
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All excursions include a guided walking tour of Bruges. Stroll through the grand Market Square and see the medieval guild hall buildings and other highlights. Then continue with your selected tour.
•Cultural Bruges. Admire the outstanding artwork at the Groeninge Museum, known for its Flemish Primitive paintings and Flemish expressionist pieces.
•Bruges and Beer. Visit the De Halve Maan Brewery and learn about the traditions of Belgian brewing. Take in the sweeping view of Bruges from the roof, then sample a glass of freshly brewed beer. (Active) •Bruges and Belgian Chocolate. At a chocolatier’s
shop, delve into the art and history behind Belgian chocolate-making, plus enjoy a tasty sample. Enjoy time for lunch on your own before rejoining the ship, which sails to Veere.
This evening, get better acquainted with your fellow travelers during a Welcome Reception and Dinner. Above: Countryside of the Netherlands
