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7 Night Yuletide Spirit Brussels to Amsterdam

From Amsterdam to Brussels

Grace

Tauck Tours
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13941751
  • Departs: Fri, Dec 20, 2024
  • Returns: Fri, Dec 27, 2024
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    Riverview $3,890
    Balcony $4,140
    Suite $5,390
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    Friday - Dec 20, 2024
    Day
    1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Tour begins: 4 PM, Amsterdam. A transfer is included from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport or Centraal Train Station to Tauck's riverboat where embarkation begins at 4 PM. Settle into your cabin and join a welcome reception followed by dinner tonight.
    Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
    Day
    2
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Today, you have a choice of excursions. One offers you the opportunity to visit the famed Rijksmuseum. Housing over one million objects of different arts, crafts, and artifacts created in the years of 1200-2000 AD (8,000 of which are displayed publicly), the Rijksmuseum is home to some of the greatest historical and artistic masterpieces in the world, including a collection of paintings from the likes of Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals; your other option offers a visit to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood to get an idea of what life was like in 17th- and 18th-century Holland; see the historic windmills and green wooden houses from the period. Nicknamed the "Venice of the North" for the sheer number of canals (165 to be exact) found throughout the city proper, they'll be on full display this afternoon during some free time to explore Amsterdam as you please. Illuminated artwork and sculptures lining the canals add a special glow to the city's winter landscapes at night, and are a highlight of this evening's festive canal cruise. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
    Day
    3
    • Schoonhoven, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Gouda, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • The Hague, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A leisurely morning cruise brings you to Schoonhoven in south Holland for a drive to historic Gouda, famous for its namesake cheese, but also inviting with its lesser-known candles - and stroopwafels. Join a local guide for a walking tour of its compact canal-ringed city center - in December the market and Town Hall are stunningly candlelit! See the pride of the town, the monumental 17th-century Waag, (weighing house) and the Town Hall. Credited with inventing stroopwafels, an iconic waffle sandwich with syrup in the center, Gouda was the only city to make them until 1870. Enjoy a demonstration and a tasting during your visit to Gouda today! Continue on to the royal city of Den Haag for a walking tour that includes a visit to Escher in the Palace; housed in an 18th-century palace that was once home to the Dutch royal family and is now a museum, it features a permanent exhibition of works by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. ...
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    Monday - Dec 23, 2024
    Day
    4
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Delft, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A choice of shore excursions today includes a locally guided walking tour of Rotterdam or a visit to Delft and its porcelain factory. In Rotterdam, view world-class architecture and urban design, along with outdoor sculptures randomly placed, and as you make your way to the city's covered Markthal; topped with sought-after glass-walled apartments, the market is lined with some 96 stalls enticing with a taste of Dutch culinary specialties under an arched fruit-and-vegetable muralled ceiling. Little changed since Golden Age artist Johannes Vermeer lived here in the 17th century, the historic center of Delft is a veritable time capsule of medieval treasures and Golden Age glories. Tour the city's Royal Delft factory to learn more about the distinctive blue-and-white Delftware pottery first introduced by local artisans in the 17th century, before returning to your ship in Rotterdam. Enjoy dinner tonight as your riverboat cruises to Ghent. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 24, 2024
    Day
    5
    Ghent, Belgium
    • Ghent, Belgium
    Enjoy a choice of excursions today; one option brings you to the Flemish city of Ghent for a guided tour with a local guide followed by free time. Home to gabled guild houses and private mansions and linked by canal bridges, Ghent is a city best enjoyed on foot. Your other option brings you to the fortified medieval city of Bruges for lunch and guided exploration along its meandering canals, magnificent squares, and narrow cobblestone lanes. Return to your riverboat for dinner in the Compass Rose this evening. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 25, 2024
    Day
    6
    Antwerp, Belgium
    • Antwerp, Belgium
    Sugar and diamond trading put Antwerp on the map in the mid-16th century when it was one of Europe's most important cities. Today it is also famous for being the home of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, inviting you to walk in the artist's footsteps and see his masterpieces where he painted them. Traditionally held every December, the Antwerp Christmas market is spread over different squares of the city, within walking distance of the Grote Markt and other landmarks you'll see today. Guided sightseeing showcases the highlights of Antwerp this morning before returning to your riverboat for an afternoon of cruising and onboard delights. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
    Day
    7
    Brussels, Belgium
    • Brussels, Belgium
    Wake up in Brussels this morning, disembarking after breakfast for a tour of the city that visits the enchanting cobblestoned square, Grand Place, surrounded by ornately gilded 17th-century guild houses, and the festive holiday markets of Winterfest, infused with the joys and spirit of the season. Time at leisure this afternoon lets you experience winter's wonders in Brussels as you wish. Join us aboard your riverboat this evening for a reception and farewell toast followed by dinner. ...
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    Friday - Dec 27, 2024
    Day
    8
    Brussels, Belgium
    • Brussels, Belgium
    Tour ends: Brussels. Disembark your riverboat by 9 AM this morning and fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Brussels Airport, Centraal Train Station, or Brussels Midi Station. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.


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