............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Your Itinerary
Day 1, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. Embark the ship and meet your fellow travellers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2, AMSTERDAM – VOLENDAM – EDAM. After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive and scenic morning cruise through the historic harbour 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. Return to the ship for a scenic lunch, while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbour to see the fish auction building, Old Quarter and famous churches. Continue by 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. (B,L,D)
Day 3, ARNHEM – NIJMEGEN. Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and see the site of the Battle of Arnhem Bridge featured in the classic film “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. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour (capacity controlled). After the tours, return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Nijmegen. From here, take a coach to Venlo, where you will have the unique opportunity to visit the Floriade World Horticultural Expo. Bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from dozens of countries, the Floriade Expo grounds will feature five themed zones connected by wooded areas. Each of the zones contains its own horticultural exhibits, cultural attractions, activities, restaurant, music, dance and theatrical performances. Enjoy scenic cruising this evening as you sail through Holland, and on to Belgium. (B,L,D)
Day 4, ANTWERP, BELGIUM. This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp. See the Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain and the city’s superb architecture. Alternatively, 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 free to explore Antwerp on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels. During
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EMBARK DATE
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SHIP NAME
AmaLyra AmaLyra AmaLyra AmaCerto AmaDante AmaDolce AmaLyra
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EMBARK DATE
19 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 25 Apr 29 Apr
START CITY
AMS AMS AMS AMS AMS
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AmaCerto AmaDante AmaDolce AmaLyra AmaDante
dinner, your cruise departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)
Day 5, GHENT. 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 at leisure or to take an optional excursion to Brugges, which is one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Brugges’ historical city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)
Day 6, WILLEMSTAD, HOLLAND – KINDERDIJK – SCHOONHOVEN. 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. Alternatively, 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. (B,L,D)
Day 7, UTRECHT – KEUKENHOF – AMSTERDAM. During breakfast, enjoy some scenic cruising along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Utrecht. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 8, AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARK SHIP. After breakfast, disembark the ship for your homeward journey. (B)
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7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary Twin balconies
Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included
“Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions
State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations
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» Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms
Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
Multiple dining venues on AmaCerto
Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board
Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner
Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, on board music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
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Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours
Services of professional Cruise Manager
All English language on board in a non- smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
» All local taxes
*Floriade Expo takes place from early April through mid-October.
^ Floriade Expo not available; itinerary slightly modified Stroll through the colourful streets of Holland
AMAWATERWAYS.CO.UK | 2 5 NOTE: Guided Bicycle tours are capacity controlled.
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