hundreds of historical sites and monuments; conspicuous among them is the towering 13th-century Grote Kerk (Great Church). Insights into windmills and their ubiquitous role in Dutch life await you on a visit to the village of Kinderdijk, where the flat landscape, crisscrossed with canals, presents the largest concentration of windmills in the country. The 19 windmills, most of them built in the 18th century, are national monuments; for centuries, their massive wind-driven mechanisms have been used to pump water out of the polder and into reservoirs and canals, reclaiming land from the river. Such ingenious methods of water management have enabled a country that is almost fifty percent below sea level to exist at all, lending weight to the local saying, “God created the Earth, but the Dutch created Holland.” Return to the riverboat for lunch, then enjoy free time to explore the lovely cobbled streets of Dordrecht, rich with historic sites, antique shops, and art galleries. You’ll dine aboard ship this evening as you cruise to Amsterdam. Meals BLD
9. ART, ARCHITECTURE AND CANALS Arrive in Amsterdam this morning and embark on an orientation tour. Amsterdam is often called the Venice of the North for its elaborate network of canals that wind through a romantic historic center of cobbled streets and stunningly well-preserved Dutch Renaissance architecture. Board a canal boat for a tour of the city from the inside (the best way to see it) along 17th-century waterways lined with trees, gabled merchant houses, and vibrant urban life. Your tour includes a visit to the Rjiksmuseum, home to masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, including Rembrandt’s Night Watch. You’ll have time to explore the city on your own; Amsterdam’s compact urban landscape is made for exploring, brimming with art museums, coffeehouses, and eclectic architecture. Aboard ship this evening, join the captain for a farewell reception followed by dinner. Meals BLD
10. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Amsterdam. Disembark the riverboat by 9:00 AM. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your riverboat to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport or Centraal Train Station is included. Allow at least three hours for flight check-in at the airport. For additional nights in Amsterdam, ask at booking. Meals B
10 DAYS FROM $4,690 PLUS AIRFARE (9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
BEGINS ZURICH
CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON MS INSPIRE / MS GRACE
Date CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 Apr 4* $4690 $5090 $5540 $5840 $6440 $6640 $7140 Apr 23* $4990 $5390 $5840 $6140 $6740 $6940 $7440 May 24* $5490 $5890 $6340 $6640 $7240 $7440 $7940 May 31* $5490 $5890 $6340 $6640 $7240 $7440 $7940 June 21 $5690 $6090 $6540 $6840 $7440 $7640 $8140 July 29 $4990 $5390 $5840 $6140 $6740 $6940 $7440 Aug 15* $4990 $5390 $5840 $6140 $6740 $6940 $7440 Sept 5 $5690 $6090 $6540 $6840 $7440 $7640 $8140 Sept 22* $5690 $6090 $6540 $6840 $7440 $7640 $8140 Oct 13 $5490 $5890 $6340 $6640 $7240 $7440 $7940 Oct 27 $4990 $5390 $5840 $6140 $6740 $6940 $7440
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on April 4, August 15 and October 27 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Note: *Indicates Bern to Amsterdam direction. Single prices Category 2 and above start at 40% over the double price; please visit
tauck.com/river-cruises or inquire at time of booking for complete pricing plus up-to-the-minute space availability.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. North and south itineraries are similar; for details, please go to our website at
tauck.com/river-cruises or ask at booking. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise, or about our Cruise Protection Product.
Tour of September 22 will not visit the Porsche Museum due to Monday closings. See page 114 for riverboat deck plans and specifications.
Enjoy an exclusive reception and dinner at Schloss Ehreshoven Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
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