Enkhuizen, the Netherlands Antwerp, Belgium
tour, enjoy the rest of the afternoon to pursue your own interests in Rotterdam. Or, you may choose to join us on an optional tour of Delft’ s famous porcelain factory.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
Art & Tulips Cruise
Exclusive departure: 4 / 26 / 27
Celebrate the artistic achievements of the Low Countries along with colorful tulips on this special departure featuring an opportunity to witness the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb altarpiece in Ghent, visit a porcelain factory in Delft, see the works of the Dutch masters in the world-renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and more.
DAY 8 • Enkhuizen Today’ s discoveries include a walking tour of medieval Enkhuizen followed by lunch onboard. Then, you’ ll visit the Zuiderzee Museum, which depicts life in this region in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 9 • Enkhuizen • Home-Hosted Op de Koffie This morning, enjoy a special Exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Op de Koffie with a local family, during which you can share stories over coffee and cake. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch as you set sail for Amsterdam. Upon arrival, take part in a vicinity walk.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 10 • Keukenhof Flower Park • Tulip farm visit Set in the heart of the western Netherlands’ tulip-growing region, you’ ll have the opportunity to stroll through Keukenhof Flower Park’ s 70 acres of lovely, tree-shaded grounds with ponds, winding paths, streams, and fountains, and enjoy a boxed lunch on site. Continue in the springtime spirit with an Exclusive Discovery
Series visit to a local tulip farm to learn how modern-day farmers prepare the tulips to be picked and sold.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 11 • Amsterdam • Captain’ s Farewell Dinner Discover the Netherlands’ capital this morning on an Amsterdam canal cruise. While traversing these 400-year-old canals— a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, continue exploring Amsterdam on your own.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Harmony
DAY 12 • Return to U. S. Disembark the ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or, experience more of this region on our optional Amsterdam, the Netherlands extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M / S River Aria and M / S River Harmony on page 66.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. gct. com / shh
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