Tulips of Northern Holland

Tulips of Northern Holland 2013 / 2014

8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam

For those who are looking for a vacation that combines some well-known sights with those off the beaten track, this itinerary is for you! Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your river cruise vessel in Haarlem. Visit a windmill outside the fishing village of Volendam, and the town of Edam. Discover the region of “North Holland,” where tulip fields abound, then sail across the Ijsselmeer formerly known as the Zuider Zee to the region known as “Friesland,” famous for its black and white cows. Visit the Zuider Zee museum in Enkhuizen, and take a walking tour of the small town of Hoorn, which gave its name to Cape Horn. Visit the Batavia shipyard in Lelystad, and choose between visits the city of Arnhem, the Kröller-Müller Museum, or Het Loo Palace, and from Rotterdam your choice might be to visit Keukenhof Gardens. Your cruise concludes with a cruise along Amsterdam’s canals.

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Highlights & Sightseeing

Haarlem:
Welcome reception

Volendam:
Guided walk, visit a windmill; excursion to Edam

Enkhuizen:
Visit the Zuiderzee museum; choice of included excursion “Tulip Road” or guided walk of Alkmaar

Lemmer:
Friesland excursion

Cruising:
Cheese & Genever tasting

Lelystad:
Visit the Batavia shipyard and the Batavia

Arnhem:
Choice of guided sightseeing of Arnhem or excursion to visit the Kröller-Müller Museum or Het Loo Palace

Rotterdam:
Harbor cruise; choice between guided sightseeing in Rotterdam and Utrecht, or excursion to Keukenhof

Hoorn:
Guided walk

Amsterdam:
Canal cruise

Meals

B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinner
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.

Combine with another Cruise.
Cruise from Amsterdam to Amsterdam - Tulip Time Cruise (WHA + WAA). Combined cruises will have other minor itinerary modifications

NOTES:

  • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.

  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.

  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.

  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.

  • English Speaking Crew

  • Light lunch alternative.

  • Headsets for shore excursions.

It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
  • Personalized room options & excursions.
  • Space to relax & unwind
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirits.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection BedsSM.
  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Complimentary juices with breakfast.
  • Made-to-order egg station at breakfast.
  • Complimentary soft drinks with lunch.
  • Al fresco lunches on the Sky Bistro.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Free soft drinks or beer with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service throughout the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • And, much more.

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