Holland & Belgium in Springtime (2012)

Antwerp • Ghent • Veere • Rotterdam • Kinderdijk • Nijmegen • The Floriade • Amsterdam • Keukenhof • Hoorn • Enkhuizen
  • 11 days
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  • $2095
  • $190 per day
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  • 12 days
  • from only:
  • $2795
  • $233 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

This River Cruise is now SOLD OUT.

The once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo is available on 9 special May-July departures of our
Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruise

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  • The vibrant blooms of Keukenhof Garden are a highlight of Holland & Belgium in Springtime.
  • Amsterdam's canals and distinctive architecture make it one of the most instantly recognizable cities on earth.
  • In the Netherlands,you'll go behind the scenes at Aalsmeer Flower Market, the largest flower auction in the world.
  • The windmills of Kinderdijk—and the wooden clogs worn by our Program Director—are part of a rich Dutch cultural heritage.
  • You'll discover Antwerp, including the Grote Markt (Town Square), on an included tour.
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At Grand Circle, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer reduced Single Supplements on this river cruise and FREE Single Supplements on all extensions.

Single Supplements:
Holland & Belgium in Springtime: $595
Bruges, Belgium: FREE
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: FREE

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There’s no better way to experience springtime than along the waterways of Holland and Belgium. As carefully tended gardens reawaken to a new season, you’ll savor beautiful countryside, quaint historic cities, and warm hospitality. A perennial favorite of Grand Circle travelers, this River Cruise offers an array of delights—a Home-Hosted visit in Enkhuizen, an excursion to colorful Keukenhof Flower Park, a visit to the famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kinderdijk Windmills. Plus, in 2012, enjoy a special visit to Floriade, a World Horticultural Exposition that occurs once every ten years in Holland. You’ll also enjoy 10 nights of cruising, including ALL meals and wine with dinner, and personal headsets on all included and optional tours. Settle in, enjoy the camaraderie with fellow travelers, and watch Holland and Belgium come alive!

This River Cruise is now SOLD OUT.
The once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo is available on 9 special May-July departures of our Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruise

Call for information: 1-800-221-2610
Select an Itinerary:
Pre-Trip Option: Bruges, Belgium 3 nights from only $695
Post-Trip Option: Amsterdam, the Netherlands 3 nights from only $695
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Fly U.S./Brussels, Belgium
2   Antwerp
Embark pm
3   Antwerp
Terneuzen,
the Netherlands
10pm 		5pm Included: Antwerp
4   Terneuzen (for Ghent) Included: Ghent
Optional Tour:
Cultural Zeeland
5   Terneuzen
Veere
8:30am 		3:30am
6pm 		Included: Veere
Optional Tour:
Delta Works
6   Rotterdam
Kinderdijk 		3:30am
3pm 		1:15pm
6:15pm 		Included: Kinderdijk Windmills
Optional Tour:
Delft
7   Nijmegen (for the Floriade) 12:15am 7:30pm Included: Floriade World Horticultural Exposition
8   Amsterdam 3:30am Included: Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Amsterdam
Optional Tour:
The Hague
9   Amsterdam 11pm Included: Keukenhof Flower Park
10   Hoorn 4am Included: Hoorn, Unique Holland
11   Hoorn
Enkhuizen
8:30am 		6:30am
10:30pm 		Enkhuizen
12   Amsterdam/Return to U.S. 3:30am