ROUNDTRIP AMSTERDAM
A DUTCH JOURNEY
Viking Europe/ Viking Pride
Holland in springtime is truly magical when blooming bulbs blanket the landscape, creating a vibrant patchwork quilt spanning the horizon. This colorful seven-night journey through the Dutch waterways offers an intimate perspective of the Netherlands as you visit scenic ports and quaint harbor villages steeped in tradition. Go back in time as you meander through the windmills of Zaanse Schanse and walk the storied halls of Paleis Het Loo; learn more about the region's artisans during your tour of the famed Delftware factory and Schoonhoven's silversmith shops; and enjoy an unforgettable visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens.
Outside cabin accommodations
All onboard meals; Welcome Dinner; Captain's Dinner
Daily sightseeing tours: Amsterdam canal cruise/Rijksmuseum; Enkhuizen; Zuiderzee coach tour; Hoorn; Volendam/Zaanse Schanse windmills; Arnhem/Paleis Het Loo; Schoonhoven; Delft; Rotterdam & The Hague; Keukenhof Gardens
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Old World Highlights: folkloric entertainment, lectures, theme dinners
Transfers for passenger flights arranged by Viking River Cruises
Priced from: $1099 per person |
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7 NIGHTS - A DUTCH JOURNEY
Roundtrip Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Enkhuizen
Hoorn
Volendam
Arnhem
Schoonhoven
Delft
Rotterdam
Amsterdam |
Embark & free time
Canal cruise, Rijksmuseum tour & free time
Walking tour; Zuiderzee coach tour
Walking tour & free time
Zaanse Schanse windmill tour & free time;
optional Edam excursion
Paleis Het Loo tour & free time
Walking tour & free time
Excursion, walking tour & free time
Coach tour including The Hague;
Keukenhof Gardens
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2003 Embarkation Dates
Mar 29, 30
Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
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PLACES YOU'LL VISIT
Day 1
Amsterdam
The 800-year-old capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a cultural center
renowned for colorful gardens. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Amsterdam is comprised of 90
islands and many bridges. Depending on your arrival time, you may have free time to explore the
lively open-air markets or tour one of the city's many noted museums.
dinner.
*Embarkation & free time
Dinner
Day 2
Amsterdam
A canal boat ride is an ideal way to see the city, providing a unique
perspective highlighting Amsterdam's Golden Age. Along the way, see the diverse architecture, which
creates the perfect mix of small town and major metropolis. Tour the world-famous Rijksmuseum and
see the renowned works of the Dutch Masters. Free time allows for a visit to Anne Frank's House or
relaxing in a sidewalk cafe.
*Canal cruise & Rijksmuseum tour
*Free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3
Enkhuizen & Hoorn
A medieval fishing center, Enkhuizen has preserved its
cobblestone streets and traditonal buildings. See the soaring Drommedais Tower and Zuiderkerk
overlooking the harbor along the Ijsselmeer.
*Enkhuizen walking tour
Travel by motorcoach along the Afsluitsdyk, an amazing piece of 20th century engineering that
converted the Zuiderzee into the inland lake of Ijsselmeer, thus ending centuries of disastrous
flooding. Get a wonderful panoramic view from atop this massive structure.
*Zuiderzee coach tour
Founded in 1300, Hoorn was named for its horn-shaped harbor. With a long-standing maritime history,
Hoorn was the 17th century headquarters for the Dutch East India Company. During free time, learn
about regional culture at the Westfries Museum or see some local crafts and toys at the
Speelgoedmuseum de Kijkdoos.
*Hoorn walking tour & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4
Zaanse Schanase & Volendam
A fully inhabited open-air conservation are and museum, Zaanse Schanase vividly depicts Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. See several of Holland's remaining 955 windmills, som which still produce lumber, apint, flour and other goods.
*Zaanse Schanase windmill tour
A charming Zuiderzee village, Volendam's rich heritage is preserved in its quaint atmosphere, welcoming shops, bakeries and traditional costumes.
*Volendam free time
*Optional Edam excursion
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5
Paleis Het Loo & Arnhem
A favorite summer residence of the Royal Family of the
Netherlands from 1686 to 1975, Paleis Het Loo was transformed into a museum in 1984. Its buildings
and gardens have been fully restored to their original 17th century grandeur.
*Paleis Het Loo
Nearly destroyed during WWII, Arnhem is a charming town featuring medieval architecture and beautiful parks. In your free time, visit the Netherlands' Open Air Museum, an 18-are park depicting the region's history and culture; the Airborne Museum, tracing Arnhem's WWII history through models, slides and commentaries; or the fantastic art exhibits at the Kroller-Muller Art museum and sculpture garden.
*Arnhem free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6
Schoonhoven & Delft
A charming village, Schoohoven is famous for its time-honored silverworking traditions. Your time at leisure allows for visits to local craftsmen's shops or time in a sidewalk cafe.
*Schoohoven walking tour & free time
Characterized by the timeless beauty of the gothic-and renaissance-style housesthat line the tree-shaded canals, Delft is one of the country's best-preserved villages. An optional tour to the Delftware factory shows the hand-painted mastery of its famous blue tin-glazed earthenware.
*Delft excursion, walking tour & free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7
Rotterdam & Keukenhof Gardens
Boasting the world's largest port, Rotterdam's hightlights include the 600-foot-tall Euromast and Lijnbaan shopping district. The Hague, the Netherlands' administrative capital, is an elegant city comprised of museums, palaces and parliament buildings.
*Coach tour of Rotterdam and The Hague
Spanning more than 65 acres, Keukenhof Gardens houses the world's largest floral display. Walk the picturesque grounds and visit the ever-changing displays featuring millions of flowers.
*Keukenhof Gardens excursion
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8
Amsterdam
*Disembark
Breakfast
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