Itinerary
Start in Amsterdam and end in Antwerp! With the River Cruise tour Tulips & Windmills, you have a 10 days tour package to see everything from tulips to windmills on this journey during the season of rebirth. Tulips & Windmills includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1 - Amsterdam (Embark)
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 - Amsterdam
The Netherland's largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years. Your day begins with a morning tour of the Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age at the Hermitage Amsterdam Museum. Later, see the sites by canal boat or stroll through the city's history by walking in the footsteps of Rembrandt.
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"Morning with the Masters" at the Hermitage Amsterdam
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Amsterdam canal cruise
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Walk in the footsteps of Rembrandt
Day 3 - Haarlem
Spend all day or half a day among millions of brilliantly colored flowers in Keukenhof, then mix it up a bit with a visit to and exploration of Haarlem's art, history and Dutch liftstyle.
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Haarlem - Art, history and Dutch lifestyle
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Full-day at Keukenhof Gardens
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Half-day at Keukenhof Gardens
Day 4 - Enkhuizen, Hoorn
Spend some time exploring the picture-perfect town of Enkhuizen and leave the modern world far behind as you visit a recreated 19th-century Dutch village. Later, you'll discover the town of Hoorn's seafaring past, where the swashbuckling derring-do of Dutch explorers will come to life on a guided walking tour of this historic locale.
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Dutch maritime traditions of the Zuiderzee
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Hoorn walking tour
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Dutch cheese trail
Day 5 - Nijmegen
For your choice of excursions today, visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, which is home to 97 works by native son Vincent van Gogh as well as other notable artists and sculptors. Or opt for a "Let's Go" biking tour.
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Kröller-Müller Museum visit
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"Let's Go" Nijmegen riverland biking
Day 6 - Rotterdam (Kinderdijk), Dordrecht
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern - you'll soon understand why it's sometimes called "Manhattan on the Meuse": The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. Begin your day by exploring this modern city on a Dutch culinary stroll, with a stop at the architectural milestone, Market Hall. Erected in 2014, it's known for its futuristic look and unique culinary offerings. Later, head to Kinderdijk to discover why windmills are such an iconic symbol of Holland; marvel at their engineering and learn about their role in changing the course of Dutch history.
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Dutch culinary stroll of Rotterdam's Market Hall
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Kinderdijk windmills
Day 7 - Veere
Your ship docks today in the quaint Zeeland village of Veere, which will be your base for explorations of this charming town and the mighty Delta Works, the largest flood protection system in the world.
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Stroll into the artists' village of Veere
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Delta Works experience
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Yerseke oyster tasting
Day 8 - Ghent (Bruges)
Your first day in Belgium offers you the chance to visit one of two national gems: beautiful Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, or fascinating Ghent, the capital city of East Flanders, whose long history does not weigh on its vibrant present. Belgium's second largest city, Ghent abounds in medieval architecture, but there's nothing museum-like about the city. It's lively and brims with cutting-edge boutiques and galleries.
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Bruges walking tour with canal cruise
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Ghent walking tour
Day 9 - Antwerp
It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art and Belgian beer, waffles and fries. Visit Antwerp's striking Cathedral of Our Lady, with its UNESCO-designated belfry and its historic surroundings, or, if you're feeling adventuruos, hop on the metro and experience the city like a local.
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"Do as the Locals Do" Antwerp walking tour
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Antwerp historic downtown highlights
Day 10: Antwerp (Disembark)
Disembark the ship in Antwerp. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Brussels International Airport for your flight home.