DETAILS
Join us on this exclusively chartered river cruise aboard the deluxe Amadeus Amara, one of the finest vessels to ply the waterways of Europe and the canals of this delightful land of polders. Celebrate the beauty of Holland and Flanders in blissful springtime — the ideal season for visiting, when the tulip fields are in full bloom.
- Pricing from
- $4,495
Early booking SAVINGS up to $2,000 per cabin!
- Trip Type
- Group Travel Tour, International River Voyages
- Departure Dates
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Apr 30, 2027 - May 8, 2027
Amsterdam Pre-Program Option –
Immerse yourself in historical Amsterdam on a two-night itinerary that includes opportunities to see the Rijksmuseum’s Dutch masters collection, including famous paintings by Rembrandt. Visit the exquisite 17th-century Our Lord in the Attic museum; explore its narrow corridors and note the exceptional attention to detail in its historically accurate furnished rooms.
Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY
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day 1
U.S./Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Depart your home city on an overnight flight.
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day 2
Amsterdam, the Netherlands/Embark
When you arrive, embark the deluxe river boat Amadeus Amara and have a light lunch. Enjoy a private cruise through the charming and picturesque canals of Amsterdam, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner with your fellow passengers onboard.
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day 3
Nijmegen for Kröller-Müller Museum
Visit the world‑class Kröller‑Müller Museum, lauded for its enormous collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings and drawings. See works by Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian and others. Enjoy a walking tour of Nijmegen, a university town layered with more than 2,000 years of history and originally settled by the Romans in the first century B.C. See a variety of structures, from ancient Roman ruins to a WWII bunker. On board tonight, attend a forum to learn about modern life and the cultural heritage of the Netherlands.
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day 4
Kinderdijk/Willemstad/Delta Works
In Kinderdijk, see the UNESCO-inscribed network of 19 authentic windmills built between 1722 and 1761. Visit one of the mills, among the largest assembly of such in the Netherlands. This afternoon, you will have the option to either visit the Delta Works, an impressive feat of hydraulic engineering hailed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World; or explore Veere, once known for its rich history as the center of the Scottish wool trade.
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day 5
Ghent, Belgium/Bruges
A scenic drive through Flemish countryside takes you to Bruges, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour to the Gothic Town Hall, the famous and UNESCO-inscribed octagonal belfry and tower, and the Church of Our Lady, with a visit to see Michelangelo’s “Virgin and Child” marble sculpture. Stroll through Ghent, replete with medieval and classical architecture. Admire the windows and Gothic steeples of St. Bavo’s Cathedral and see Hubert and Jan van Eyck’s magnificent altarpiece “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” — the most frequently stolen artwork of all time. See the Belfry of Ghent, the tallest belfry in Belgium and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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day 6
Antwerp
Famous for its diamond trade and fine arts legacy, Antwerp’s old city evolved within 16th‑century fortifications. It is home to four of the world’s 18 diamond exchanges and an abundance of Flemish Renaissance treasures. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed belfry at Cathedral of Our Lady and see 17th‑century Baroque masterpieces by the city’s native son, Peter Paul Rubens.
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day 7
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for Delft/ Keukenhof Gardens
Visit historic Delft, where Johannes Vermeer painted his famous “View of Delft.” Visit the original Royal Porceleyne Fles factory and watch craftspeople create the iconic “Delft Blue” porcelain. Enjoy lunch at the world‑famous Keukenhof Gardens and stroll through its tableau of blooming tulips meticulously landscaped with tranquil ponds, placid streams and tree-shaded paths. Attend the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner on board the ship this evening.
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day 8
Hoorn/Amsterdam
On a walking tour, discover Hoorn, which grew to become a major harbor town during Holland’s Golden Age and was an important home base for the Dutch East India Company.
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day 9
Amsterdam/Disembark ship/ Return to the U.S.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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