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Amsterdam to Amsterdam - Example 8 Day Cruise aboard Avalon Panorama
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Your 8-day springtime river cruise aboard Avalon Panorama gets underway in the colorful capital of Amsterdam, where you explore classic architecture and cafés. Sail through Rotterdam’s bustling harbor before visiting the breathtaking Keukenhof, Europe's garden, boasting nearly 7 million flowering bulbs across 70 acres. Next, sail to Belgium's second-largest city, Antwerp, known for its centuries-old diamond trading and ancient monuments. Continue to Ghent, Belgium, where you join a local expert for a guided tour featuring St. Baaf’s Cathedral. Your cruise traverses back into Holland to explore Middelburg, a historic trading city with impressive structures like the Gothic Town Hall. Conclude your trip in Amsterdam by taking a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with "Golden Age" homes.
Brilliant tulips growing near AmsterdamEnjoy the parks of AmsterdamGrote Markt square in Antwerp, BelgiumTraditional Dutch windmills from the channel Rotterdam. HollandChurch and Arch Bridge in Ghent, BelgiumWestern Church with water canal view in Amsterdam
Highlights
  • Explore Amsterdam's classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants
  • Sail through Rotterdam’s harbor, known as the world’s busiest port
  • Visit Keukenhof to see nearly 7 million flowering bulbs in vibrant color
  • Discover Antwerp's centuries-old history in diamond trading and monuments
Activities
Places Visited
Activity Level: Variable
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
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Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland | Embark

Welcome to Amsterdam, where your suite ship is ready for boarding. Ensure your flight arrives by 3:30 pm so you are on board by 5:00 pm. Spend your free time exploring this 700-year-old city at your leisure, discovering its classic architecture, cafés, restaurants, and lively marketplace. This evening, you sail overnight to Rotterdam.

Day 2: Rotterdam

Visit the Adventure Center to plan your activities for the day. Choose to experience Rotterdam on foot with your host, take a full- or half-day guided tour of the expansive Keukenhof flower gardens, or join a sightseeing tour of Rotterdam featuring the Erasmus Bridge. Spend your free time relaxing on the harbor-side with local treats or taking a bike to explore the surrounding area. Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor, and later, watch live entertainment on board as you sail overnight to Antwerp.

Day 3: Antwerp, Belgium

Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
Active Excursion
Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You’ll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.

Alternatively, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the nearby capital, Brussels—considered home to the European Union, and admire its magnificent palaces and cathedrals.

You might prefer to take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp’s signature Belgian waffles and crêpes—or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district.
Evening/Overnight cruise to Ghent

Day 4: Ghent

Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
Active Excursion
Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”—with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You’ll visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.

Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. You’ll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
Overnight cruise to Middellburg

Day 5: Middellburg, Holland

A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.

Spend some free time biking or walking through Middelburg to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer before cruising to Veere.

During lunchtime enjoy a short sailing from Middelburg to Veere.

Active Excursion
Alternatively bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.

VEERE
History and Scottish Houses
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Veere—a delightful historic town full of interesting sights dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage, explore charming streets, and uncover hidden gems.
Evening/Overnight cruise to Willemstad

Day 6: Willemstad

Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor
Active Excursion
See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century.
Discovery Excursion
Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Amsterdam.
Afternoon/Overnight cruise to Amsterdam

Day 7: Amsterdam, Holland

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active Excursion
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR:
Classic Excursion
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
Classic Excursion
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”

This afternoon, choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available.

Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
Overnight docking in Amsterdam

Day 8: Amsterdam, Holland | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Ship/Hotel

Avalon Panorama

Avalon Panorama Exterior

Avalon Panorama

The Avalon Panorama first set sail in 2011 as a brand new kind of ship for Avalon Waterways, taking inspired design to a whole new level. It was the first of its kind, a Suite Ship with two full decks of suites featuring wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform the living space into a unique open-air balcony.
Avalon Panorama Sky Deck
Avalon Panorama Fitness Center
Avalon Panorama Sky Deck

Dates & Prices

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Avalon Panorama Deluxe StateroomAvalon Panorama Deluxe Stateroom BathroomAvalon Panorama Deluxe Stateroom Layout
Cat. D
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets.
Avalon Panorama Deluxe StateroomAvalon Panorama Deluxe Stateroom BathroomAvalon Panorama Deluxe Stateroom Layout
Cat. E
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets
Avalon Panorama Panorama SuiteAvalon Panorama Panorama Suite Layout
Cat. P
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, Well-stocked minibar, In-room safe, Contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, and Hairdryer
Avalon Panorama Panorama SuiteAvalon Panorama Panorama Suite Layout
Cat. A
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, and Hairdryer.
Avalon Panorama Panorama SuiteAvalon Panorama Panorama Suite Layout
Cat. B
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, Contemporary design, Marble countertops in bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, and Hairdryer
Avalon Panorama Royal SuiteAvalon Panorama Royal Suite Layout
Royal Suite
Royal Suite: 300 SQ. FT. Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, Well-stocked minibar, In-room safe, Elegant, contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Double sinks, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets.
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Port Fees
  • Onboard Adventure Center with active gear, bikes, maps, canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
  • Wifi
  • Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
  • Panoramic windows
  • Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
  • Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
  • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
  • Cruise taxes
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel
  • Porterage
  • Passport or Visa fees
  • Prices do not include airfare, taxes and other government-imposed fees

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