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Avalon Waterways, Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium from Amsterdam, March 19, 2023

Avalon Waterways Dutch-Belgian 15-day route

Cruising from: Amsterdam, Netherlands;

Departure Date: 19 March, 2023;

Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways;

Cruise Ship: Imagery II;

Duration: 15 days;

Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Arnhem, Maastricht, Namur, Liege, Antwerp, Brussels, Brussels, Ghent, Bossuit, Middelburg, Rotterdam, Zaandam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam;



15-day cruise to Amsterdam, Arnhem, Maastricht, Namur, Liege, Antwerp, Brussels, Brussels, Ghent, Bossuit, Middelburg, Rotterdam, Zaandam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam on board Imagery II.

Day 0 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.

Day 1 Arnhem, Netherlands

Arnhem, located on the right bank of the Lower Rhine, is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands. Places of interest are the Netherlands Open Air Museum, Hoge Veluwe National Park, The Bronbeek Museum, and The Royal Burgers' Zoo, the splendid family attraction noted for its colonies of chimpanzees and gorillas. Arnhem is an ideal spot from which to explore the Netherlands.

Day 2 Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht is a city and a municipality in the southeast of the Netherlands. Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in Holland, which is quick to discover when strolling through the historic inner city. Churches, city walls, monumental merchant houses and big squares merge seamlessly with a comprehensive and varied range of shops. Visitors can enjoy the scenery as they travel, including windmills, sweeping fields and a handful of cows

Day 3 Namur, Belgium

Namur, Belgium. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Belgium river cruise.

Day 4 Liege, Belgium

Liege, Belgium. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Belgium river cruise.

Day 5 Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is Belgium's second city and one of the biggest port in the world, second in Europe. Famous for its vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its architectural and cultural contrasts, Antwerpen is a favorite destination of travelers. The old city, within the arc once formed by the 16th-century fortifications, has many narrow, winding streets and old buildings. This area contains the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the nation's finest Gothic buildings.

Day 6 Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. Brussels is also the capital of Europe, so there is always something fun going on: a music festival, chocolate event, or film festival. Situated right near Mont Des Arts, there is the Musical Instruments Museum, which hosts an extensive collection and offers headphones for visitors to listen to extracts of the unique sounds for each instrument, the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, and Autoworld. Brussels is known for its vast green spaces. There are numerous parks which are the best places to spend time taking in the scenic views, fresh air, and local scene.

Day 7 Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. Brussels is also the capital of Europe, so there is always something fun going on: a music festival, chocolate event, or film festival. Situated right near Mont Des Arts, there is the Musical Instruments Museum, which hosts an extensive collection and offers headphones for visitors to listen to extracts of the unique sounds for each instrument, the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, and Autoworld. Brussels is known for its vast green spaces. There are numerous parks which are the best places to spend time taking in the scenic views, fresh air, and local scene.

Day 8 Ghent, Belgium

Ghent is the Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city and home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like. Ghent is a perfect blend of industry and medieval architecture which will appease every travellers European city palette. Nightlife and food are also good with some truly great food being served at a range of restaurants that will suit all budgets. Beer is king in Belgium and Ghent is home to the famous Gruut beer.

Day 9 Bossuit, Belgium

Bossuit, Belgium. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Belgium river cruise.

Day 10 Middelburg, Netherlands

Middelburg, the capital of the province of Zeeland, is a small and quiet city and it is also one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. In the heart of the city lies the Liebfrauen Abbey, which now houses the Zeeuws Museum. Another remarkable sight is the abbey tower, 'Lange Jan', which can even be seen from a distance. The terraces of the many restaurants and cafes dotted around the square invite visitors in for coffee or lunch. It's also definitely worth trying the Zeeland delicatessen, which includes mussels, oysters and freshly-caught fish.

Day 11 Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is, besides one of the largest ports in the world, also the second-largest city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is a city of many faces: a tough port city, a trendy nightlife city, a sophisticated shopping city, and a hip artistic city. Above all, Rotterdam is the architecture city of Holland that stimulates innovation. There are many things to do while visiting - shopping, enjoy some excellent food, and visit a range of museums and attractions in and around the city centre.

Day 12 Zaandam, Netherlands

Zaandam, Netherlands. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Netherlands river cruise.

Day 13 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.

Day 14 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Dutch-Belgian river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Sail with Avalon Waterways from Amsterdam to Dutch-Belgian on board Imagery II. Discover the best of Netherlands, Belgium on this Dutch-Belgian cruise and discover amazing Amsterdam, Arnhem, Maastricht, Namur, Liege, Antwerp, Brussels, Brussels, Ghent, Bossuit, Middelburg, Rotterdam, Zaandam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam. Imagery II leaving Amsterdam, Netherlands for 15 day from March 19, 2023.


Dutch-Belgian River cruise March 2023


Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Avalon Waterways website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Avalon Waterways website.