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Highlights Of Holland & Belgium With Amsterdam
Operated by Avalon Waterways
Tripcode: WAXQ
Overview
Destination:
Belgium,
Netherlands,
Start:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finish:Brussels, Belgium
Finish:Brussels, Belgium
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Travel Period
April 2026 - April 2026
Begin your holiday in Holland and Belgium your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a guided canal cruise through the iconic waterways of this city of the Golden Age and for a visit at Keukenhof Gardens or take free time to explore the colourful streets, galleries, and restaurants here.
If you’ve dreamed of a view filled with windmills and blooming fields of colour in Holland and Belgium, it all comes true on your European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Cruise on the Rhine River to visit Nijmegen—the oldest city in the Netherlands. Choose a visit to Arnhem’s WWII Airborne Museum or a bike ride. In Maastricht, tour the old cobblestoned university town.
On to Belgium for a sightseeing tour of medieval Namur, then Liège to see the ancient quarters of the “Fiery City.” Explore the city of Antwerp—birthplace of the master painter Peter Paul Rubens. Stroll its cobbled lanes amid 16th-century guildhall houses and the cathedral’s stunning altarpiece paintings by the famous artist on your guided tour of the diamond capital. In Brussels, explore landmark buildings of Town Hall with a collection of cafes and shops on the Lower Town streets. Memories of Holland and Belgium will bloom in your memory for seasons to come!
If you’ve dreamed of a view filled with windmills and blooming fields of colour in Holland and Belgium, it all comes true on your European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Cruise on the Rhine River to visit Nijmegen—the oldest city in the Netherlands. Choose a visit to Arnhem’s WWII Airborne Museum or a bike ride. In Maastricht, tour the old cobblestoned university town.
On to Belgium for a sightseeing tour of medieval Namur, then Liège to see the ancient quarters of the “Fiery City.” Explore the city of Antwerp—birthplace of the master painter Peter Paul Rubens. Stroll its cobbled lanes amid 16th-century guildhall houses and the cathedral’s stunning altarpiece paintings by the famous artist on your guided tour of the diamond capital. In Brussels, explore landmark buildings of Town Hall with a collection of cafes and shops on the Lower Town streets. Memories of Holland and Belgium will bloom in your memory for seasons to come!
Standard inclusions
- 8 breakfasts.
- 6 lunches.
- 7 dinners.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
Day 2 - AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)
Canals of Colourful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age."
You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Later, on board your Avalon Suite Ship.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN (B,D)
Day 3 - NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM
Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous Mills
ACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen - the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B,L,D)
Day 4 - ANTWERP
A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful Antwerp
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You'll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.
Later, enjoy dinner and live entertainment.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR (B,L,D)
Day 5 - NAMUR, BELGIUM
Ancient Architecture and Charming Cafes
ACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY Take a guided visit to Abbey of Maredsous, a Benedictine monastery where you can taste the fruits of the monks' labor and learn about the history and daily life of the abbey. Enjoy a tasting of cheese, paired with some of the Abbey's beer, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the picturesque old-town, fortress citadel, and medieval architecture.
Take free time to stroll along Namur's cobblestone lanes and visit its charming cafes and bookshops.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIEGE (B,L,D)
Day 6 - LIEGE
Historic Wonders and Wonderful Waffles
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Fiery City" of Liege with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don't miss sampling authentically sweet Liege Waffles, OR:
CLASSIC Explore the town of Bastogne, where in the winter of 1944-1945 Allied defenders held off German forces in the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Visit the Bastogne War Museum and the star-shaped Mardasson Memorial, which honors the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed or wounded in the Battle.
During dinner, enjoy a short sailing to Maastricht.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAASTRICHT (B,L,D)
Day 7 - MAASTRICHT
Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast
ACTIVE Maastricht's charm awaits, follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to Fort Eben-Emael?the largest and best-preserved World War II bunker, which could house 1200 soldiers within 3 miles of underground tunnels! Descend into the underground barracks and visit the museum, OR:
CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centre.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
Day 8 - BRUSSELS
Ancient Landmarks and New Haunts
ACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a do-it-yourself chocolate workshop for a fun and interactive experience, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Brussels, see the Town Hall with its landmark buildings and discover the many local bars, cafes and shops of the Lower Town Streets.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
Day 9 - BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departure dates
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Operator
Avalon Waterways
Designed from the bottom up for comfort, space, and room to dream, each Avalon Suite Ship consists of 80% Panorama Suites—offering the widest view in river cruising. Larger suites result in fewer passengers, so you’ll never feel crowded anywhere on board. From reclining on the open-air Sky Deck, relaxing in the spacious Panorama Lounge, or feeling the wind over the bough In the Observation Lounge, there’s never a shortage of comfortable spots to stretch out, day dream, or just watch the world go by. From our inception, Avalon Waterways has cast a light on the world’s most fascinating places and people – inviting wayfarers and wanderers like you to bask in their glory, intrigue and wonder. Along the way, we’ve helped travellers uncover ancient traditions while meeting the locals dedicated to preserving them; to meander historic hallways while giving back to the societies that safeguard them; and to put down the guidebooks and pick up a greater understanding of the world and its people.
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