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HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLLAND & BELGIUM WITH AMSTERDAM
WAXQAMSTERDAMBRUSSELS
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 8 Lunch: 6 Dinner: 7
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
HighLights
  • Amsterdam
  • Antwerp
  • Dutch countryside
  • DAY 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 Valour, 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 MAASTRICH (B,L,D)
  • DAY 4:   MAASTRICHT
    Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast Enjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht. ACTIVE Follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town, OR: CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centre. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. 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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B,L,D)
  • DAY 7:   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. 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. The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS (B,L,D)
  • DAY 9:   BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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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!

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

Map

Leisurely On the go

9
Days
2
Countries
Countries
Meals
8breakfasts;
6lunches;
7dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WAXQ
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 04 April 2026 departure
CAT D
Highlights
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Dutch countryside

Itinerary

EXPAND ALL DAYS
Day 1

AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
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)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 3

NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM

Wildlife, WWII Valour, 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 MAASTRICH (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 4

MAASTRICHT

Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast Enjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht. ACTIVE Follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town, OR: CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, historical buildings, and impressively cobblestoned town centre. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
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)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 7

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. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRUSSELS (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
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. The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 9

BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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Begin your holiday with 1 night in Amsterdam and explore its iconic waterways on an included Guided Canal Cruise (WAXQ)

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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!

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

Map

Leisurely On the go

9
Days
2
Countries
Countries
Meals
8breakfasts;
6lunches;
7dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WAXQ
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 04 April 2026 departure
CAT D

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