Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime. Admire the colorful tulip carpets and flower displays; stroll amidst Kinderdijks’ lush green countryside dotted with world-famous windmills; taste the famous local cheeses and learn about the traditions of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people. In Belgium, admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Brugges.

Available Cruise Departure Dates:
2013: Mar 25, Mar 26, Apr 1, Apr 2, Apr 3, Apr 8, Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 12, Apr 13, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17, Apr 19, Apr 20, Apr 22, Apr 23, Apr 24, May 1

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, and the epicentre of the country's finance and culture. Amsterdam's attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and its red-light district, draw 4.2 million tourists annually. This city fans out south from the Amsterdam Central railway station, which is serviced regularly from the airport. Amsterdam's rich architectural legacies make a stroll through the downtown, or a canal tour, a memorable experience. It is a city of bicycles, families, tidy streets and courteous manners. Quite opposite to the reputation, it's the peace and tranquility that lingers in your memory after departing this city.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer from hotel. 

The Convent Hotel Amsterdam (4*) has a unique history that makes it the perfect place to stay. Its location in the center of Amsterdam is ideal for visiting the city. It is a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The hotel building previously housed 2 monasteries from the 13th & 14th centuries, plus a printing house. The hotel now has 148 rooms, including 11 Junior Suites, each with their own history and character.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

Meet your private driver and guide at your hotel for your half-day tour to the Zaanse Schans. The Zaanse Schans is a delightful old hamlet on the banks of the river Zaan with characteristic green wooden houses, charming stylized gardens, small hump-backed bridges, tradesmen's workshops, historic windmills and charming little shops. This enchanting hamlet gives an excellent impression of how a typical Zaanse village must have looked like in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Apart from the cluster of windmills and houses there are also several museums, restaurants and a visitors' centre to be found. The Zaanse Schans has become one of the top tourist destinations in the Netherlands. Return to hotel.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

Relax while you cruise the Dutch and Belgian waterways in luxury aboard your river cruise liner, making stops at beautiful and historic ports-of-call along the way.

This evening, meet your fellow passengers on board for the welcome reception and dinner.

Port charges are included in your itinerary pricing.

The 164-passenger MS AmaCerto, or 162-passenger MS Amaverde offer the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. These vessels feature a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe. Featuring an impressive range of stateroom categories, dining options and public lounges, MS AmaCerto and AmaVerde will transport you on the river cruise of a lifetime.

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive and scenic morning cruise through the historic harbor and canals of Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the Rembrandt Windmill and other great landmarks of Amsterdam.

Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbor to see the fish auction building, Old Quarter and famous churches. Continue by motor coach to the Village of Edam where you will sample some of its famous cheese. Another afternoon option is to enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through North Holland (capacity controlled).

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and see the site of the Battle of Arnhem Bridge featured in the classic fi lm “A Bridge Too Far” during Operation Market Garden in World War II. Then visit the Airborne Museum, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem. Or, choose to visit the Het Loo Palace and see its amazing gardens. The Palace was once home to the House of Orange-Nassau from the 17th century until the death of Queen Wilhelmina in 1962. In the alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour (capacity controlled).

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp. See the Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain and the city’s superb architecture. In the alternative, visit the Rubens House, former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 17th-century Flemish Baroque Painter. Afterwards, you will visit the Antwerp Cathedral which features two of Rubens’ most important works, the Elevation of the Cross and the Descent from the Cross.

The afternoon is yours to explore Antwerp on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to nearby capital of Belgium, Brussels.

To partake in the optional tour, please contact your sales specialist.

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. Begin your walking tour from the Belfry Tower and see picturesque highlights such as the Koornlei, the Graslei, and the Castle of the Counts.

The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to the charming town of Brugges, one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. The city centre of Brugges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To partake in the optional tour, please contact your sales specialist.

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

This morning sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland. This region is home to one of the world’s most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took more than 30 years to complete. Stop in charming Willemstad, a 400-year-old town, for a walking tour. You will visit the first Protestant church in Holland, where you will be treated to a private organ recital that has been planned exclusively for you. In the alternative, take a guided bicycle tour of Willemstad (capacity controlled).

In the afternoon, you will visit Kinderdijk which features the greatest concentration of windmills in the country. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance as the ship cruises to Schoonhoven for the evening.

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

Admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom during your morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens where you will be delighted to find millions of flowering tulips all over the 70-acre park. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Overnight at AMA Waterways AmaCerto / AmaPrima / AmaVerde (BLD).

After breakfast, you'll disembark the ship in Amsterdam, as your cruise journey has come to an end.

Meet your driver for a private port transfer.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer from hotel. 

 End of itinerary.

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