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Cruise Holland and Belgium in Spring from Amsterdam to Antwerp plus Bruges - Tulips and Windmills

Colourful Dutch and Belgian waterways. Dazzling flower displays. Magical Amsterdam, romantic Bruges and much more on this 10-day five-star cruise holiday

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Save £200pp. Book by 30 September 2010

Whatever comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands and Belgium—countless canals, windmills, tulips, the art of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, rich maritime history—you will experience them in all their real-life glory.

This perfectly-paced cruise takes you past the windmills of Kinderdijk, to the Belgian treasure, Bruges, to a 70-acre showcase of more than seven million flowers at the Keukenhof Gardens and to museums rich in art by the famed Dutch Masters.

Tulip Time in Holland

You will have a chance to sample distinctive brews, delicate chocolate and delicious cheeses all while savouring the picturebook atmosphere of some of Europe’s most charming towns.

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H120: Cruise Departure Dates 2011
Amsterdam to Antwerp
Mar 25, 28; Apr 12, 15
Antwerp to Amsterdam
Apr 3, 6, 21, 24
H120: Tulips and Windmills 2011£ price per person
Save £200pp. Book by 30 September 2010
Prices are per person based on two sharing a cabin. Prices for suites and flight upgrades available on request.
Single supplements: Cat 5&4-£900, Cat 3&2-£950, Cat 1-£950
The cruise price includes
  • VIP Home Departure Service from your front door to London Heathrow or London Gatwick and from London Heathrow or London Gatwick to your front door.For Eurostar Train option, see details below.
  • Scheduled British Airways or other leading airline flights from Heathrow or Gatwick to Amsterdam and return from Brussels to London Heathrow or Gatwick.
  • Transfers to and from airport and ship
  • 9-night full board cruise on River Queen or River Duchess - all cabins twin or double beds, ensuite facilities, hairdryer, TV and telephone.
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, bottled water in your cabin and speciality coffees available 24 hours.
  • Included shore excursions with English speaking guides, as per itinerary (subject to change)
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  • All airport taxes, security charges and UK Air passenger Duty, port charges, airline imposed fuel surcharge
  • State-of-the-art 'Quietvox' portable audio headset systems for all excursions

Amsterdam

Additional Information
  • Eurostar option available, supplements from just £259pp. Please call us on 01756 706529 for further details.
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International: +44 1756 706529
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More Holland at Tulip Time Cruises
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Itinerary
Day 1
London - Amsterdam

Begin with the VIP Departure Service to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for your scheduled British Airways or other leading airline flight to Amsterdam. For Eurostar Train option, see details below. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark the River Duchess or River Queen.

Day 2
Amsterdam

Included excursions: City tour and Rijksmuseum and canal cruise. Spend your first full day in Holland’s largest city. Your scenic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Museum Square. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of Vermeer,Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age. Captain’s Welcome Dinner this evening.

Day 3
Amsterdam - Volendam

Included excursions: Keukenhof Gardens. During the morning, you will visit the Keukenhof Gardens, a 70-acre showcase of seven million flowers before your floating hotel cruises to the rich seafaring town of Volendam.

Day 4
Hoorn - Enkhuizen

Included excursion: Hoorn walking tour. Cruise to Enkhuizen, a lively trading centre since the 17th century.

Day 5
Nijmegen

Included excursion: Liberation Museum. Spend the morning cruising before reaching Nijmegen. From here, you will head to the Liberation Museum situated in nearby Groesbeek. During your guided visit, get a first hand account of WWII by experiencing the occupation, celebrating the liberation, and witnessing the rebuilding of the Netherlands and Europe after the war.

Day 6
Kinderdijk - Rotterdam

Included excursion: Kinderdijk Windmills. Arrive in Kinderdijk in the morning where you will discover 19 astonishing well preserved windmills dating back to the 1500s and listed as a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. Later in the day, sail to Rotterdam, cruise through its harbour, the second largest in the world.

Day 7
Veere

Included excursion: Delta Works and free time in Veere. Enjoy a morning visit to the engineering marvel known as the Delta Works. Spend the late afternoon at leisure in charming Veere.

Day 8
Terneuzen (Bruges)

Included excursion: Bruges with canal cruise (lunch not provided). You arrive in Antwerp, and enjoy an excursion to Bruges, one of the bestpreserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the town as its original visitors did ? aboard a canal boat ? and discover why Bruges is often called ?the Venice of the North.?

Day 9
Antwerp - Bruges

Included Excursion: Bruges with Canal Cruise. Your second day in Antwerp, the exciting diamond capital of the world, takes you to the Cathedral of Our Lady which houses four master works by Peter Paul Rubens, who was born in Antwerp. Also visit Market Square, see the Brabo Fountain and discover charming hidden sidestreets. This afternoon you have the opportunity to take a shuttle to Diamondland and, Antwerp?s largest diamond manufacturer.

Day 10
Antwerp - Brussels - London

Disembark the ship and transfer to Brussels Airport for your British Airways or another leading airline flight home. Arrive at London Heathrow or Gatwick where Titan staff will meet you and our transport will transfer you to your own front door. For Eurostar Train option, see details below.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary
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Cruise Extensions
2-night Amsterdam Extention
2-night Extended Stay available for all cruises that begin or end in Amsterdam. Includes: -2 nights on bed & breakfast basis at the 4 star Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw or similar; Private transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to ship, or ship to hotel and hotel to airport. Twin/Double from £309pp Single from £519. Prices for additional nights are available on request.
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