Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound
From $5,790 per person
9 days
1 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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The ms Inspire.
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Step aboard the ms Inspire and let the riverbanks tell their story as you relax on the top deck. Savor the moment, sip on a refreshing drink, and share the excitement with loved ones and new companions. This elegant 443-foot riverboat redefines comfort with space for only 130 guests, ensuring a spacious, intimate journey on Europe’s scenic rivers. Thanks to its thoughtful design, the ms Inspire features 22 luxurious Tauck Suites, each offering 300 square feet of refined comfort—the most of any river cruise ship in Europe. For sunshine-seekers, the unique loft cabins span two levels, flooding the lower deck with natural light and providing splendid views through large windows that open. Experience exclusivity, ease, and the joy of discovery aboard this remarkable ship tailored for adventures you’ll treasure forever.
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