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94 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au TULIPS & WINDMILLS 10 day cruise with 8 guided tours in 2 countries DAY 1 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Welcome to Amsterdam, embark your ship and the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. (D) DAY 2 Amsterdam, The Netherlands This morning embark on a canal tour by glass-topped boat to see architecture from the city's Golden Age. Afternoon at leisure with time to visit the van Gogh Museum, the renovated Rijksmuseum with its marvellous collection of Dutch Master paintings, or just explore the city's charming neighbourhoods. Dine on board or on shore; your ship will remain docked in Amsterdam overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 3 Hoorn, The Netherlands Arrive in the ancient shipping village of Hoorn. Enjoy a morning guided walk through Hoorn's cobbled streets; see age-old cheese warehouses on the town's main square, which dates back to Holland's Golden Age. Free time to explore Hoorn or take an optional excursion showcasing the small towns and bucolic landscapes of the northern Holland area. (B, L, D) DAY 4 Arnhem, The Netherlands Wake up in Arnhem, a relaxed city bursting with inviting green parks and gardens. Join an included excursion to delve into the city's role in Operation Market Garden, an ill-fated Allied World War II operation. Witness a battle re-enactment during your visit to the Airborne Museum, and pay your respects at the Airborne Cemetery. Dine on board or on shore; your ship will remain docked in Arnhem overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 5 Kinderdijk, The Netherlands Arrive this afternoon in Kinderdijk and disembark for a tour of this ingenious 18th-century community. Learn why the windmills were built and see how they work to help control flooding, then tour a working windmill to see G H E N T C A N A L S , B E L G I U M its pumping mechanism and living quarters at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D) DAY 6 Antwerp, Belgium This morning, enjoy a half-day tour of Antwerp featuring the Cathedral of Our Lady with its three monumental altarpieces painted by Peter Paul Rubens; the Grote Markt (Grand Square) surrounded by the Golden Age Town Hall and guild halls; and Het Steen (Steen Castle), Antwerp's oldest building. (B, L, D) DAY 7 Ghent, Belgium Today visit Bruges, one of the oldest towns in Flanders. Your city walk visits the Church of Our Lady, with its famous Madonna and Child, sculpted by Michelangelo. Also see the Béguinage, a hidden courtyard inhabited by nuns, and the town's scenic network of canals. Enjoy a beautifully lit evening departure from Ghent as we cruise through the night. (B, L, D) DAY 8 Rotterdam, The Netherlands This morning travel to the region of Walcheren. Stop in Veere and enjoy a walking tour of this engaging, time- honoured town and travel to the Delta Works, the ingenious system of enormous doors that can be lowered during spring tides to protect the area from floods while allowing the tides to ebb and flow. Arrive this evening in Rotterdam, the world's second largest port. Enjoy free time to explore the city this evening. (B, L, D) DAY 9 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Explore the picturesque Keukenhof Gardens, the world's largest floral park. Admire the stunning beauty at both indoor and outdoor exhibits of millions of vibrant blooms including tulips, hyacinths, croci and daffodils. Afternoon is yours to enjoy, explore the Museum square, take a bike ride or shop for souvenirs. (B, L, D) DAY 10 Amsterdam, The Netherlands After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in Amsterdam; take time to explore the city's neighbourhoods, museums and exciting nightlife. (B)