River Cruising,Barging
Guests are met in Amsterdam and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Panache. Once onboard, enjoy a Champagne Welcome and an introduction to your crew and hotel barge. Dinner onboard. Meals: Champagne Welcome, Dinner
Today, enjoy a walking tour of Alkmaar before our first cruise to Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam, a place renowned for its wooden windmills, barns and houses built in the traditional Dutch style. After lunch onboard, we take a tour of Zaanse Schans, an Open-Air Conservation Area and Museum, giving you a vivid impression of the Dutch way of life in the 17th and 18th Centuries. This historical area consists of authentic houses and Windmills, a historic Shipyard, Pewter Factory, a Cheese and Dairy Farm and an age-old Grocery store dating back to the 1900's. Tonight, enjoy dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Today, enjoy an early morning cruise to the historic City of Haarlem, dating back to the 13th Century. After lunch onboard, this afternoon marks a highlight of the week with a visit to the world famous Keukenhof Gardens, known as the 'Garden of Europe'. Renowned for its more than 100 acres filled with over 7 million flowering bulbs. Enjoy a stroll through the breathtaking backdrop of colour on this unforgettable half day excursion. Dinner ashore this evening at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early this morning, there is an optional tour to Aalsmeer Flower Auction, where some 17 million cut flowers from all over the world are traded each day. After, return to the hotel barge for breakfast before enjoying a tour of Haarlem. This city is home to the Frans Hals Museum, which was founded in 1862, containing a vast collection of Old Masters. Other highlights include St. Bavo's Cathedral on the Main Square, where both Handel and Mozart played the magnificent Muller Organ or there is free time to visit a fine selection of boutique shops. After lunch onboard, we cruise to our mooring at Oude Wetering where there is time to walk or cycle along the towpaths around the lake. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we cruise to Leiden. Home to one of the oldest Universities in the country and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden is an historical city full of charm and character. It is the perfect place to explore on bicycle or simply stroll the banks of the pretty tree lined canals. This afternoon we take a tour of the city and a private boat trip, where your tour guide will explain the history, which dates back to Roman times and more recent sites such as the Church of St. Pieterskerk, which the Pilgrims departed for America. Enjoy free time to explore the many local cafés, boutique shops, markets and antique dealers. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we depart on a morning cruise, arriving in Delft by lunch time, which is our final mooring point. Delft is renowned for its pottery ceramic products, which were styled on the imported Chinese Porcelain of the 17th Century. This beautiful, unspoilt town is more than 750 years old and began as the home port of the Dutch East India Company. Following lunch, we visit the Royal Delft Factory, which is just a 5 minute walk from our mooring, to learn how this world famous Porcelain is made. You will have time during the afternoon to explore Delft further. Tonight, join the Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Amsterdam. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ew)
