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Cruising the Dutch Waterways 2024

Amsterdam, Netherlands Round-trip
Length: 8 Days - Departs: Wed, Sep 11, 2024
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Departure
Sep 11, 2024
Arrival
Sep 18, 2024

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River Cruise Itinerary

Explore The Netherlands' inland waterways aboard a custom-designed Tauck riverboat for a unique view of the Dutch cultural landscape on this 8-day, 7-night river cruise that begins and ends in historic Amsterdam.In Friesland, tour Lake District villages or a historic pumping station; from Hoorn, cruise the IJsselmeer on a century-old sailboat, or discover the area's maritime heritage with private early entrance to the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen. In Arnhem, select a tour of the Kröller-Müller Museum in De Hoge Veluwe Nat'l Park; a bicycle ride through the park; or WWII sites and the Airborne Museum. Explore the city of Rotterdam on a culinary walking or bicycling tour; in Den Haag (The Hague), enjoy a Tauck Exclusive tour and dinner at the Mauritshuis museum, featuring live music and Dutch Golden Age paintings. Choose a visit to Rotterdam or enjoy a tour of the famous Royal Delft factory. And in Amsterdam, you'll have a choice of a visit to the famed Rijksmuseum or a bicycle tour through the windmill and canal-laced landscapes of Volendam.

  1. Day 1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Wed, Sep 11, 2024

    Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Amsterdam. A transfer is included from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport or Central Station directly to your riverboat. After settling into your floating hotel for a memorable weeklong voyage, attend a discovery briefing prior to a welcome reception, onboard entertainment, and a toast by the captain and his officers. Enjoy a leisurely dinner in the Compass Rose as your cruise begins.


    Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Enkhuizen Netherlands
    Thu, Sep 12, 2024

    Your riverboat arrives in Kampen this morning for a choice of sightseeing in The Netherlands' northern province of Friesland. One excursion takes you to the Lake District, known for its horses and picturesque villages along the IJsselmeer, for stops in various villages and a private visit to a local horse farm, before returning to Kampen, where you'll rejoin your riverboat and spend the afternoon cruising to Enkhuizen. Or embark on a full-day excursion that explores the importance of water to Dutch culture, including a tour of the Wouda Steam Pumping Station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest facility of its kind in the world; and a trip through the region's small villages en route to the famous Enclosing Dike at the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a private visit to the site's center and a relaxed local dinner before catching up with the riverboat in Enkhuizen.


    Meals: Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Hoorn Netherlands
    Fri, Sep 13, 2024

    This morning, your riverboat is docked in Enkhuizen, considered one of the Netherlands' prettiest towns, laced with canals and historic buildings. It's here where you will enjoy an exclusive, early-morning opening of the open-air Zuiderzee Museum. Dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and maritime history from the old Zuiderzee region, this renowned institution paints a portrait of everyday life in a Zuiderzee (south sea) fishing village between the 1880s and the 1930s. Following your time at the museum and lunch, take part in a Schooner Sail on the IJsselemeer aboard a historic century-old sailboat, where you'll be part of the team preparing the ship to sail – perhaps holding the ropes, pulling up the sails or working through the navigation; no sailing experience or special strength is necessary, just a willingness to be an active part of a sailing team! This evening, enjoy dinner aboard the riverboat as the ship sails from Enkhuizen to Arnhem.


    Meals: Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    Nijmegen Netherlands
    Sat, Sep 14, 2024

    Call on Nijmegen today for a choice of three distinct afternoon experiences. One is a guided tour of the acclaimed Kröller-Müller Museum in De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to works by artists as wide-ranging as Seurat, Picasso and Mondrian – and to one of the world's largest collections of paintings by Dutch Post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh, including his Café Terrace in Arles; the museum's expansive sculpture garden displays pieces by masters including Rodin, Dubuffet, Moore and Oldenburg. Another choice is a guided bicycle excursion along the bike paths of De Hoge Veluwe National Park, Holland's largest nature preserve, winding past its scenic forests, drifting sand dunes and grassy plains. Or discover Arnhem's history-making battlegrounds and their significant role in World War II – when the town's strategic road bridge over the Lower Rhine became the target of a massive Allied airborne assault – with a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in nearby Oosterbeek, chronicling the Battle of Arnhem. Back onboard, enjoy a lecture by your Tauck Director prior to cocktails and the chef's signature dinner tonight.


    Meals: Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Rotterdam Netherlands
    Sun, Sep 15, 2024

    Arrive this morning in Rotterdam, the second-largest city in the Netherlands and a centuries-old seaport that's among the largest and busiest in the world. After most of its historic center was obliterated during World War II, the city rose from the ashes to become the thriving commercial and transportation center it is today; renowned for its cutting-edge architecture and vibrant cultural life, 21st-century Rotterdam has been called the "Gateway to Europe." You can explore Rotterdam's stunning 21st-century Markthal (Markethall) and its contemporary culinary culture on your choice of food-focused walking or bicycling tours today. After lunch, travel overland to Den Haag (The Hague) for a guided tour of this city known internationally as the Dutch seat of government, home to the royal family and renowned for its embassies, mansions, boulevards and parks. You'll also enjoy a Tauck Exclusive evening at the Mauritshuis, a museum set in a 17th-century mansion displaying some of the most famous paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, open after hours for Tauck guests only. Meet a museum official; view masterpieces by Rembrandt, Holbein the Younger and Vermeer (including his iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring); and enjoy dinner with live music performed by students from the Royal Conservatory of the Hague.


    Meals: Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Mon, Sep 16, 2024

    Spend a full day in Delft on a choice of excursions. Enjoy a guided city tour along canal-lined streets rich with remnants of its medieval and Golden Age heritage, followed by free time. Alternatively, visit The Royal Delft pottery factory where generations of craftsmen have been making Delft Blue pottery by hand since 1653; experience a painting workshop with master tile painters that includes high tea. Return to the riverboat this afternoon and enjoy a performance by a musical trio following dinner onboard ship.


    Meals: Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Tue, Sep 17, 2024

    Your day in amazing Amsterdam begins with a choice of a guided tour of the city's matchless Rijksmuseum, filled with great works by the Dutch Masters like Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid, and an included lunch at the museum's RIJKS® restaurant, awarded a Michelin star in 2016; or travel outside the city for a bicycle excursion through lovely coastal landscapes, stopping at a cheese farm, where you'll gain insights on cheesemaking and enjoy lunch before heading back to Amsterdam. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. Celebrate your memorable cruise with tonight's farewell reception and toast in the riverboat's panoramic lounge, followed by dinner in the Compass Rose.


    Meals: Breakfast
  8. Day 8
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Wed, Sep 18, 2024

    Tour ends: Amsterdam. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your riverboat to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport or Centraal Train Station is included; all guests must disembark the riverboat by 9:00 AM. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.


    Meals: Breakfast

Countries Visited

Netherlands

Rivers Visited

Rhine

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Inclusions

Explore The Netherlands' inland waterways aboard a custom-designed Tauck riverboat for a unique view of the Dutch cultural landscape on this 8-day, 7-night river cruise that begins and ends in historic Amsterdam.In Friesland, tour Lake District villages or a historic pumping station; from Hoorn, cruise the IJsselmeer on a century-old sailboat, or discover the area's maritime heritage with private early entrance to the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen. In Arnhem, select a tour of the Kröller-Müller Museum in De Hoge Veluwe Nat'l Park; a bicycle ride through the park; or WWII sites and the Airborne Museum. Explore the city of Rotterdam on a culinary walking or bicycling tour; in Den Haag (The Hague), enjoy a Tauck Exclusive tour and dinner at the Mauritshuis museum, featuring live music and Dutch Golden Age paintings. Choose a visit to Rotterdam or enjoy a tour of the famous Royal Delft factory. And in Amsterdam, you'll have a choice of a visit to the famed Rijksmuseum or a bicycle tour through the windmill and canal-laced landscapes of Volendam.

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Enjoy a Tauck Exclusive early opening visit to the open-air Zuiderzee Museum before it is open to the public; stroll back in time as you discover the cultural heritage and maritime history from the old Zuiderzee region dating back centuries
  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Enjoy a private evening at the acclaimed Mauritshuis museum, where you will meet a museum official; view masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer (including his iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring) and others; and have dinner with live music - for Tauck guests only
  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Take a cruise on the IJsselmeer aboard a century-old sailboat
  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,839

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Questions & Answers

Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.5
Accommodations
4.6
Itinerary
4.6
Professional Staff
4.4
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4.4

Ratings based off 16 reviews - currently showing 3 reviews with comments only

Very good itinerary and great on board staff, including the Cruise Director, who was immensely helpful when my partner became ill with bronchitis. Local guides in Colmar, Stuttgart, and Amsterdam were very, very good too. Food and drink were plentiful and well-prepared.

Tauck tours are always very professional and first class. The river boat that Tauck leased was gorgeous, with large bathrooms and well appointed cabins. The food was ample and very good, with a reasonable selection for all palates. The ports of call were lovely; while we did not stop at some of the larger cities such as Cologne, it allowed us to often be the only river boat at each port for many of the ports of call. The tours on land were diverse and interesting, and the Tauck tour directors made sure that the tours were informative and top notch.

kudos to Tauck - You get what you pay for........

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