Tulip Time
Cruise
Aboard the
new deluxe fleet of Amadeus Waterways
9-DAYS
Amsterdam - Volendam - Edam - Arnhem
- Antwerp - optional Brussels - Ghent - optional Bruges - Dordrecht - Amsterdam
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Join us on a sensational springtime
tour discovering the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgium waterways.
Admire the coulourful Tulip carpets and flower displays, stroll amidst
Kinderdijks' lush green countryside dotted with the world-famous windmills,
taste the local cheeses and learn about the traditions of the friendly
Dutch and Flemish people. In Belgium, admire famous medieval cities like
Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges with their stunning architecture and traditions;
and sample the delicious pastries and chocaolates.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 : |
FLIGHT USA - AMSTERDAM |
| Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam.
(in-flight meals) |
| Day 2 : |
AMSTERDAM |
| Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating
history. Stroll along the canals of this delightful 700-year-old European
capital with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants,
lively marketplace and exciting nightlife. Perhaps visit one of the city’s
renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Hortus-botanical
gardens. You will find the Anne Frank house here as well. The city is also
noted for its diamond cutting trade, and tours are available to diamond
cutting workshops. Tonight meet your fellow passengers at a Welcome Dinner.
(D) |
| Day 3 : |
AMSTERDAM - VOLENDAM - EDAM - ENKHUIZEN |
| Enjoy a morning cruise through the historic canals of Amsterdam.
After, there’s time to shop before your ship sails out of Amsterdam Harbour.
A short cruise on the Ijsselmeer takes you to Volendam. This is a day to
savor the historic Dutch ports and lifestyle of the old Zuider Zee. The
afternoon tour takes you from Volendam to the village of Edam, famous for
its wonderful cheese. Continue through an area noted for its tulip fields
before returning to your ship in Enkhuizen, a charming port village with
a rich maritime past, narrow cobblestone streets and fortified gates.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 4 : |
ARNHEM |
| Early this morning arrive in Arnhem. Tour the Airborne
Museum Hartenstein, which shows the course of events during the Battle
of Arnhem, one of the major tragedies of World War II. General Montgomery
failed to capture the Rhine bridge in Arnhem to reach Berlin and finish
the war by Christmas 1944. After the museum tour, return to your luxurious
ship around lunchtime and spend a leisurely afternoon and evening cruising
through Holland and on to Belgium.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 5 : |
ANTWERP / BELGIUM |
| This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp,
one of the world’s most important ancient seaports. See the ‘Grote Markt?
with its beautiful city hall and the Church of Our Lady, and admire the
city’s superb architecture. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on
your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels. After dinner
your cruise departs for Ghent.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 6 : |
GHENT |
| Disembark after breakfast for a guided sightseeing tour
of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. This city is the real diamond
of Flanders. In a unique way, Ghent has managed to preserve its medieval
charm and power, while keeping up with the times. The city center alone
is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success. The afternoon
is free to explore Ghent further or to take an optional excursion to Bruges,
one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 7 : |
ZIERIKZEE / HOLLAND - DORDRECHT |
| This morning, sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland.
Here you will find one of the world’s most complex engineering projects,
the Delta Works, which took over 30 years to complete. After the flood
of 1953 the Delta Plan was born to prevent another disaster of this magnitude.
The four great sea-arms in the southwest of the Netherlands were closed
by dams. Stop in charming Zierikzee for a walking tour and spend some free
time to shop or explore on your own. Then continue to Dordrecht, one of
the oldest towns in Holland. Near Dordrecht are the 18th century windmills
of Kinderdijk, the largest group of original mills in Holland. Tonight,
enjoy a special music performance on board.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 8 : |
SCHOONHOVEN - KEUKENHOF - AMSTERDAM |
| Leave Dordrecht early in the morning and cruise to Schoonhoven,
where you can spend some free time exploring this quaint village. From
here, a leisurely cruise along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal takes you to Utrecht.
Disembark for an afternoon excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens and
see a spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom. Keukenhof also offers
several lakes, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, a windmill open for inspection
and several terraces to relax. Before dinner, return to your ship in Amsterdam.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 9 : |
AMSTERDAM - USA |
| Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for
your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your
stay in Europe.
(B) |
(B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) |
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INCLUDED
IN THE TOUR
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Airport transfers in Amsterdam on days 2 and 9 when airline tickets
for transatlantic flightsare obtained through UET (billed seperately).
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Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside
cabin with hotel-style beds.
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Superb dining with all meals included in the elegant
Panorama Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating without
fixed seating arrangements.
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Quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions
with every dinner.
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Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner.
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Captain’s Gala Dinner.
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Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including:
Amsterdam Canal cruise; Volendam Tour and excursion to Edam and Enkhuizen;
Arnhem Airborne Museum tour; Antwerp City tour; Ghent City tour; Zierikzee
Walking tour; Utrecht Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens.
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Special highlights including folklore performances,
lectures, theme dinners & local activities
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Services of a Cruise Manager throughout your
cruise.
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Nightly piano music on board.
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On board amenities including Fitness Center, 100m
Walking Track on Sun Deck, Massage, Fun
Pool, Bar, Souvenir Shop and Club Lounge
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All English language on board in a non-smoking environment
(smoking only on the Sun Deck)
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All local taxes
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NOT
INCLUDED
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Gratuities for guides & cruise personnel
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Transatlantic air-fare (can be arranged by UET from any US city)
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Items of personal nature & items not listed in the itinerary
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Optional travel insurance
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Port charges USD 91 in 2008 & USD 98 in 2009
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TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:
2008 SAILINGS
Cruise Ship: MS Amadagio |
USA Departure Date
To AMSTERDAM |
Return Date
From AMSTERDAM |
Price |
| Apr 05 |
Apr 13 |
$ 1,799 |
| Apr 12 |
Apr 20 |
$ 1,899 |
| Apr 19 |
Apr 27 |
on request |
| Apr 26 |
May 04 |
$ 1,999 |
| Single Supplement |
$ 950 |
| CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON |
| Cat E |
Base Price |
| Cat D |
+ $ 99 |
| Cat C |
+ $ 399 |
| Cat B |
+ $ 499 |
| Cat A |
+ $ 599 |
| Jr. Suite |
+ $ 1199 |
| Round-trip airfare is available from New York starting at $ 480.00. For other cities please contact UET. |
| 2009 SAILINGS |
USA Departure Date
To AMSTERDAM |
Cruise Ship |
Return Date
From AMSTERDAM |
Price |
| Apr 03 |
MS AMALEGRO |
Apr 11 |
$ 1,899
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| Apr 05 |
MS AMADANTE |
Apr 13 |
$ 1,899 |
| Apr 10 |
MS AMALEGRO |
Apr 18 |
$ 1,999 |
| Apr 12 |
MS AMADANTE |
Apr 20 |
$ 1,999 |
| Apr 17 |
MS AMALEGRO |
Apr 25 |
$ 2,099 |
| Apr 19 |
MS AMADANTE |
Apr 27 |
$ 2,099 |
| Apr 24 |
MS AMALEGRO |
May 02 |
$ 2,199 |
| Single Supplement |
$ 1,000 |
| CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON |
| E |
Base Price |
| D |
+ $ 149 |
| C |
+ $ 449 |
| B |
+ $ 599 |
| A |
+ $ 699 |
| Suite |
+ $ 1,499 |
| Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 480.00. For other cities please contact UET. |
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All ships of AMADEUS WATERWAYS
operate for the English speaking market only and
offer a long list of amenities, which no other river cruise ship in Europe
can match.
ON-BOARD FACILITIES
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Grand View Lounge Bar
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Elegant Panorama Restaurant
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Fitness Center
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Beauty Salon including manicure & pedicure
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Onboard physician and massage
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Fun pool
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Interesting lecture programs
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On-board veriety entertainmant
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100- meter walking track
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