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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au HOLLAND & BELGIUM A M S T E R D A M – A N T W E R P or vice versa 1 0 D AY S | 8 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S Set sail on our 10-day itinerary through the inland waterways of The Low Countries — Holland and Belgium. Enjoy scenic cruising through the vast network of canals and rivers, with stops in key cities that allow you to soak up Dutch and Flemish culture and immerse yourself in their history. Cycle through tulip fields or stroll the renowned Keukenhof Gardens. See the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and fascinating Rotterdam, one of Europe's most dynamic cities. Finish your cruise with an overnight stay in Europe's diamond capital, Antwerp. A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S D A Y 1 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Amsterdam and board your ship. Enjoy free time to relax or begin exploring. D A Y 2 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Cruise Amsterdam's charming canals this morning. This afternoon, join one of our fantastic optional excursions, visit one of Amsterdam's world-class museums or uncover the city's fascinating Jewish history. D A Y 3 H O O R N , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Sail across the Ijsselmeer to the ancient shipping village of Hoorn. Enjoy a guided walk through the cobblestone streets, then receive a warm welcome during a home visit to a local family and get acquainted with daily life. D A Y 4 R O T T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Rotterdam and spend the afternoon exploring the modern face of Holland. This evening, your ship sets sail for a scenic dinner cruise around the harbour. D A Y 5 K I N D E R D I J K , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn why the windmills were built and how they work, then tour a working windmill and its living quarters. Enjoy scenic afternoon cruising along the Lek and Waal Rivers. D A Y 6 W E S E L , G E R M A N Y Completely destroyed during World War II, Wesel fell under a barrage of heavy bombing by the Allied forces in 1945; during a morning walking tour, you will learn about the city's rise from the ashes D A Y 7 N I J M E G E N , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Learn how Operation Market Garden unfolded or take an optional excursion to walk in the footsteps of van Gogh. This afternoon, cruise along the meandering Meuse River. D A Y 8 M A A S T R I C H T , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Enjoy a walking tour around historic Maastricht. See the Gothic-style church Sint Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius. Enjoy free time this afternoon. D A Y 9 A N T W E R P, B E L G I U M Enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp's historic quarter. See the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Grote Markt (Grand Square) surrounded by the Renaissance Town Hall, and Het Steen (Steen Castle). Enjoy free time this afternoon. D A Y 10 A N T W E R P, B E L G I U M After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, see more of Belgium on a two-night city stay in Brussels, or enjoy a three-night extension in the medieval city of Bruges. 84