Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound
From $11,580 per person
9 days
2 countries
Ships: ms Inspire, ms Treasures
Tauck
9 days, 8 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Brussels / Embark Riverboat
- Day 2 - Exploring Brussels
- Day 3 - Discover Antwerp's Specialties
- Day 4 - A choice of excursions in Ghent or Bruges
- Day 5 - Dordrecht, Kinderdijk's Windmills & The Hague
- Day 6 - Rotterdam - the "Gateway to Europe"
- Day 7 - Enkhuizen
- Day 8 - Amazing Amsterdam
- Day 9 - Journey home
Itinerary highlights
In the Netherlands, flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look, paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look, a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...
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Step aboard the elegant ms Grace, a riverboat designed for comfort, style, and memorable moments. With only 130 guests onboard, this spacious 443-foot vessel redefines river cruising by providing more space per guest and an intimate atmosphere. Its innovative deck design ensures every journey feels exclusive. The ship features 67 thoughtfully arranged cabins, including 22 luxurious Tauck Suites, offering 300 square feet of indulgent comfort—the most suites of their kind on Europe’s rivers.
For those staying on the lower deck, eight unique loft cabins extend across two levels. These cabins fill with natural light and have windows that open, letting you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views. Whether you're savoring a drink on the top deck or relaxing in your private suite, ms Grace delivers an unforgettable cruising experience filled with quiet luxury and thoughtful details tailored for refined exploration.
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