Holland and Belgium: Flourishing with Art and Diamonds

Full Itinerary & Trip details

Itinerary

Introduction

DAY 1: ANTWERP

Possibility of a transfer by coach (1) from Amsterdam to Antwerp for an extra fee. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Afterwards, explore the old city center.

DAY 2: ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM

Optional excursion common for both packages: Guided visit of Antwerp and its impressive Gothic cathedral. We'll then visit Diamondland, a diamond shopper's paradise. Our ship will cruise to Rotterdam. Tonight is our gala evening.

DAY 3: ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM

Optional morning excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Delft and Rotterdam. DISCOVERY: Spido tour of Rotterdam harbor and view from the Euromast Afternoon spent sailing to Amsterdam. In the evening, join us for an optional canal tour to admire Amsterdam at night.

DAY 4: AMSTERDAM

Optional morning excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant. DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites. This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy a free evening or why not discover the famous Red Light District through (book and pay on board)? Although the famous neighborhood leaves nothing to the imagination, it's also one of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city.

DAY 5: AMSTERDAM

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking.

MS France

Overview

2010 was the year when this gorgeous riverboat came back to life after 9 years of uninterrupted Seine cruises. The result is one that CroisiEurope has nothing but to be proud of. Each of the 78 cabins it is provided with, has large windows and a balanced furniture setting, which does nothing but to take its passengers to an instant state of calm and recreation. Last, but not least, the different tones of brown and green are completing this visual journey, contributing heavily to

Staterooms / Suites

Cabin (129 sq. ft.)

Deck plans

Dining

Breakfast buffet with a great diversity in what the food options are concerned

3 course meals for lunch and dinner, served at fixed times

Dishes are always accompanied by free soft drinks such as juice, coffee, tea or water, or alcoholic drinks such as a variety of local wines and beers.

Drinks that are featured on the special wine menu list or the ones from the bar will be paid.

What's Included

Othernotincluded

Drinks on the wine list, Champagne at the bar, drinks served during excursions or transfers - the insurance cancellation/luggages - the optional excursions (book and pay on board or at the travel agent) - personal expenses.

Other

The cruise on full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day - Drinks including water, wine, beer, fruit juices and coffee served by CroisiEurope during meals on board, drinks served at the bar (excluding Champagne and wines on the wine list) - accommodation in a double air-conditioned cabin with shower and WC - entertainment - the assistance of our hostess on board - the welcome cocktail - the gala evening - port taxes.

Departure dates & prices

Destinations visited

Antwerp, Belgium

79 km

Rotterdam, Netherlands

57 km

Amsterdam,