Holland and Belgium in Springtime by River Cruise

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8 DAYS FROM $4,995

• Explore Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Ghent with National Geographic Experts. • Visit the World Heritage–listed Kinderdijk windmills and the remarkable Delta Works. • Attend a chocolate-making workshop in Ghent and a flower show in Antwerp.

River Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–3 I AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS/ KINDERDIJK/ROTTERDAM Board the AmaMora in Amsterdam and enjoy a music and dance performance. Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, visit the city’s museums, or attend the Floriade expo. Then head to the World Heritage–listed windmills of Kinderdijk, exploring by bike, electric boat, or on foot. In Rotterdam, take an architecture-focused walking tour, visit historic Delfshaven, or tour a porcelain factory in Delft. AmaMora for the entire voyage I Meals: 3B,3L,3D DAYS 4–5 I ANTWERP, BELGIUM/GHENT OR BRUGGE Dock in Antwerp and discover this vibrant city on a walking tour, a bike tour, or a visit to the home of Peter Paul Rubens. Taste Belgian specialties, from waffles and chocolates to beer, or head to the annual Floralia flower show at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle. Attend a classical music performance on board. In the medieval manufacturing center of Ghent, take a walking tour followed by a chocolate-making workshop. Alternatively, spend the afternoon or the full day in enchanting Brugge. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 6–8 I MIDDELBURG, NETHERLANDS/ HOORN/AMSTERDAM Wake up in the scenic delta of Zeeland; tour medieval Middelburg or go on a bike ride, stopping at a cheese farm. Alternatively, travel to Ouwerkerk to see the impressive engineering of the Delta Works. In North Holland, stop in Hoorn to visit to a tulip farm or the Westfries Museum; or explore the region by bike. This afternoon, stroll through the breathtaking Keukenhof gardens before our farewell dinner. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

A National Geographic Expert and photographer will accompany this trip, and we’ll meet local guides along the way.

Gianluca Colla Photographer Originally from Italy, Gianluca Colla has photographed a range of subjects, from the secrets of world’s longestliving centenarians to a lost Da Vinci painting to hidden mummies in Sicilian crypts. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with AmaWaterways. Dates: This expedition is offered in April. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.