Begin your vacation 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. Take free time to explore the colorful streets, galleries, and restaurants here.If you’ve dreamed of a view filled with windmills and blooming fields of color in the Netherlands and Belgium, it all comes true on your European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Cruise on the Rhine River with a visit to 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 or join a visit to Bastogne, where the Battle of the Bulge took place. Continue to 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!

1. Day 1
   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

   Sat, Apr 10, 2027

   Welcome to Holland.Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
2. Day 2
   AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)

   Sun, Apr 11, 2027

   Canals of Colorful AmsterdamCLASSIC 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, board your Avalon Suite Ship®.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN(B,D)
3. Day 3
   NIJMEGEN. EXCURSION TO ARNHEM

   Mon, Apr 12, 2027

   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:CLASSIC 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)
4. Day 4
   MAASTRICHT

   Tue, Apr 13, 2027

   Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural FeastEnjoy 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 center.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NAMUR(B,L,D)
5. Day 5
   NAMUR, BELGIUM

   Wed, Apr 14, 2027

   Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, 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, 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 cafés and bookshops. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LIÈGE(B,L,D)
6. Day 6
   LIÈGE

   Thu, Apr 15, 2027

   Historic Wonders and Wonderful WafflesCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Fiery City” of Liège with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don’t miss sampling authentically sweet Liège Waffles.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP(B,L,D)
7. Day 7
   ANTWERP

   Fri, Apr 16, 2027

   A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful AntwerpJoin 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)
8. Day 8
   BRUSSELS

   Sat, Apr 17, 2027

   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, cafés, and shops of the Lower Town Streets.The afternoon is free to explore Brussels at your pace.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BRUSSELS(B,L,D)
9. Day 9
   BRUSSELS (DISEMBARKATION)

   Sun, Apr 18, 2027

   Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)