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102 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au SET SAIL on our 10-day itinerary through the inland waterways of The Low Countries—Holland and Belgium. Enjoy scenic sailing 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 journey with an overnight stay in Europe's diamond capital, Antwerp. 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 vessel. 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 Discover Amsterdam on a glass-topped canal cruise. This afternoon, visit picturesque Keukenhof Gardens or join one of our fantastic optional excursions. 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 be entertained by a spirited musical performance. D A Y 4 D O R D R E C H T & R O T T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Explore Dordrecht during an informative walking tour. Later, depart for Rotterdam, the modern face of Holland. 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. 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 Take a walk through Nijmegen's cobblestone streets. Alternatively, learn how Operation Market Garden unfolded or take an optional excursion to walk in the footsteps of van Gogh. 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. 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). 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, extend your journey with a city stay in Brussels or Bruges. HOLL AN D & BELG IUM A M S T E R D A M – A N T W E R P o r v i ce v e r s a 1 0 D A Y S | 8 G U I D E D T O U R S | 3 C O U N T R I E S A N T W E R P, B E LG I U M