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Tulip Time Cruise for Garden & Nature Lovers 2027

8 days
Start and end in Amsterdam
4.6 (5 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's elegant architecture, cafés, restaurants, and marketplace
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam

    Rotterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Harbor cruise through Rotterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Rotterdam by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided full-day or half-day tour of Keukenhof garden with 70 acres of parkland, lakes, and over seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture and Erasmus Bridge
    • Bike rental from ship to explore Rotterdam and surrounding area
    • Sample local artisan beer, appeltaart (Dutch apple pie), and koffie verkeerd
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof
    Erasmus Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Antwerp, Belgium

    Antwerp, Belgium
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antwerp by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Antwerp including Grote Markt, city hall, and Cathedral of Our Lady
    • Visit Botanical Garden to see variety of plants, trees, and flowers
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Brussels to see palaces, cathedrals, and European Union landmarks
    • Visit Communal Garden in Brussels area
    • Indulge in Belgian waffles and crêpes
    • Explore the legendary diamond district
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Grote Markt
    Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp
  4. Day 4

    Ghent, Belgium

    Ghent, Belgium
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ghent by bike with Adventure Host
    • Spend relaxing day in Landscape Park Bulskampveld, the biggest forest in west Flanders
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Ghent including St. Bavo's Cathedral with Flemish artwork
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Bruges exploring canals, cobbled streets, medieval buildings, 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and patrician houses
    • Botany lecture on board with garden expert
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    St. Bavo's Cathedral
    Bruges Market Square Belfry
  5. Day 5

    Middelburg - Veere

    Middelburg - Veere
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short sailing from Middelburg to Veere during lunchtime

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour through Middelburg's cobblestones and canals including 15th-century Gothic Town Hall
    • Free time biking or walking to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer
    • Bike from Middelburg to Veere with Adventure Host
    • Guided Nature Walk in Domburg area on scenic route through history and landscapes
    • Guided Walking Tour of Veere exploring 15th-16th century sights and charming streets
    Landmarks
    Middelburg Gothic Town Hall
    Veere
  6. Day 6

    Willemstad, Netherlands

    Willemstad, Netherlands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cheese Tasting on board

    Optional Activities

    • See Willemstad by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and its beautifully restored 17th-18th century buildings
    • Lecture on the importance of botany and nature in the country
    Landmarks
    Willemstad
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  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
    • Access Amsterdam's secret gardens hidden behind brick façades
    • Visit Aalsmeer Flower Auction (world's largest) and typical Dutch breakfast
    • Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
    • Guided Optional Excursions available in afternoon
    • Free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops
    Landmarks
    Aalsmeer Flower Auction
    Amsterdam Canals
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    3.3
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.6
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  • Dianne5.0May 2019
    A wonderful experience for our first cruise. The service personnel were first class. The tours were highly...
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  • Judith4.0May 2019
    Include entry to sights not just walk around them. Local guides were good, but the ship board guy, directed us to...
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    David5.0April 2019
    We had a great time! From the start, it was a wonderful experience. The transfer from airport to ship was helpful....
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  • Lena4.0April 2019
    I would suggest allowing more of the excursions to be in the afternoon so that people are not getting up at 7:30 AM...
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  • Carole5.0May 2018
    The crew, ship and meals were all very good. There was an issue with the wording of one of the tours that I paid an...
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