Europe River Cruises

In April 2008 Travels with Friends is hosting a small group on a Tulip Time River Cruise which starts and ends in Amsterdam. We are cruising with Amadeus Waterways on board the MS Amadagio. The ship is new, elegant and beautiful, and the food and wine are delicious on this relaxingly paced holiday. Interested? Read on.

Itinerary

(April 12-20, 2008)

Day 1- Overnight flight to Holland
Day 2- Arrive Amsterdam and Transfer to the ship for Embarkation
Welcome Cocktails and Dinner
Day 3- Amsterdam- Canal Boat sightseeing tour
Cruise on the Ijsselmeer to Volendam

Volendam- walking tour
Edam- Cheese factory & bulb fields
Day 4- Arnhem- Tour of Airborne Museum
Cruise to Belgium
Day 5- Antwerp City Tour
Optional tour to Brussels
Day 6- Ghent City tour
Optional tour to Brugges
Day 7- Willemstad- Walking tour
Cruise through Zeeland

Dordrecht- Windmills of Kinderdijk
Evening music performance
Day 8- Utrecht- Disembark for Keukenhof
Keukenhof guided tour of Holland’s most spectacular display of bulb flowers
Amsterdam- Return to the ship
Farewell Dinner
Day 9- Amsterdam Disembark

What's Included

7-night Amsterdam to Amsterdam cruise
Superb Dining with all Meals included during your cruise
Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every dinner on board the ship
Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations
Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
Free use of Amadagio Bicycles to explore on your own
Services of Professional Cruise Director
All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise & Air package
All Local Taxes

The Ship- There are 3 decks of cabins, upper (best views), middle and lower (small window instead of French balcony)

Prices-

Suites- $3198 per person (upper deck, forward, 235 sq feet with French Balcony)

Category A- $2498 per person (upper deck, mid to rear, 170 sq feet with French Balcony)

Category B- $2398 per person (middle deck, mid to front ship, 170 sq feet with French Balcony)

Category C- $2298 per person (middle deck, rear of ship, 170 sq feet with French Balcony)

Category D- $1998 per person (lower deck, mid ship, 170 sq feet with small window)

Category E- $1998 per person (lower deck, mid ship, 170 sq feet with small window)

Special- Email us before August 25th and we will offer a special discount from the above price.

Single supplement: 150% of rates above. Single accommodations are on a request basis and limited to two cabins in our group.

In addition to the above amount, it is $91 per person for port charges and taxes.

Pre-Cruise- We've also organized a 2 night pre-cruise stay in Amsterdam. Visit this link for details.