Best of Holland & Belgium: Spring Tulips & Culinary Treats - 2024

Your 10-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s River Splendor; 9-night European river cruise to Amsterdam, Enkhuizen, Arnhem, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Middelburg, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Keukenhof Gardens & Amsterdam
  • Iconic Dutch windmills at Kinderdijk
    GLIDE ALONG THE TRANQUIL WATERWAYS OF THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM ABOARD A DELUXE VANTAGE RIVER CRUISE SHIP
  • Holland and Belgium Tulips and Culinary River Cruise including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Middelburg, Rotterdam, and Keukenhof Gardens
    MARVEL AT THE KALEIDOSCOPIC OF BLOOMS AT KEUKENHOF GARDENS, HOME TO 7 MILLION FLOWERS
  • Horse-drawn carriages lined up in the square in Bruges
    TOUR MEDIEVAL BRUGES, THE UNESCO-LISTED "VENICE OF THE NORTH"
  • Brussels Belgium Optinal Extension
    ROUND OUT THIS REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH AN EXTENSION TO BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
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$4,698
  • $427
    PER DAY
  • 11
    DAYS WITH AIR
  • 20
    TOURS
  • 37 FREE Single Supplements Available
  • 10 Solo Friendly Spaces Available
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Brussels, Belgium

FROM $999 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Informal capital of the European Union, Brussels is a city of contrasts, from Gothic, Baroque, and art nouveau treasures to gleaming glass modernity. You’ll peel back its French and Flemish layers on this exciting extension. From your centrally-located hotel, discover the city’s pretty squares and elegant architecture on an included half-day panoramic city tour, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Grand Place.

Your Price Includes:

  • 3 nights' accommodations at the Deluxe Sofitel Brussels Le Louise (or similar)
  • 4 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner
  • Brussels city tour
  • 1 UNESCO Site: Le Grand Place Brussels
  • All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted)
  • Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
  • Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
  • Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.
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Day 1:

Board an overnight flight to Brussels, Belgium

Today you’ll board an overnight flight to Brussels.

Day 2:

Brussels arrival

Upon arrival on Day 2, check into your hotel before heading out on a short orientation walk. You’ll have a few hours to explore on your own before rejoining your fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel this evening.

Included meals:

Dinner

Day 3:

Discover the historic gems of Brussels on a tour, then on your own

Today, enjoy a half-day city tour of Brussels. In the Lower Town, marvel at the historic guild houses of the expansive Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Upper Town, with its unique spread of regal architecture. Your guide can point out some restaurants where you can have lunch on your own. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to spend as you wish.

Included Feature:

  • City tour of Brussels

Included meals:

Breakfast

Day 4:

Enjoy a day at leisure in Brussels

Enjoy a day at leisure in this remarkable city. Your City Host can provide excellent recommendations on how to fill your day in Brussels.

Destination Enhancement: Customize your journey when you add an optional excursion. Explore the site of the legendary, 1815 Battle of Waterloo on an optional highlights tour. Learn more

Included meals:

Breakfast
Destination Enhancements: Last Battle of Waterloo & Memorial Museum Tour

Last Battle of Waterloo & Memorial Museum Tour

  • Approximate Cost: $115 USD per person
  • Approximate Time: TBD
  • Location: Brussels, Belgium
  • When: TBD

Throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries, French military commander and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte rose through the ranks of the French army, expanding his empire across central and western Europe. His reign finally came to end on June 18, 1815, when he was defeated by the combined forces of the Prussian and British armies, led by the Duke of Wellington. This engaging tour will shed light on this historic battle as you explore the site where it took place. You’ll see the Lion’s Mound, the most easily recognizable landmark of the Battle of Waterloo, erected between 1824 and 1826. You’ll also have time to explore the onsite Memorial Museum, and browse the immersive, multi-sensory exhibits found here.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!

This tour is available during your optional trip extension in Brussels, Belgium.


Day 5:

Join your base tour in Amsterdam

After an included breakfast at the hotel, you’ll transfer to Amsterdam, free-wheeling capital of the Netherlands. Upon arrival, embark your river ship and join Day 2 of the base tour.

Included meals:

Breakfast
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Paris, France

FROM $1,399 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $350 PER DAY

Paris never goes out of style. So, let Vantage return you — or introduce you — to this timeless capital on a romantic 3-night extension. You’ll be seduced by the city’s intoxicating allure, where every corner offers the chance to fall in love — whether with the Mona Lisa on a tour of the Louvre, or with the luscious food! You’ll enjoy the best location at Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, the services of our worldwide Concierge to plan activities and make restaurant reservations. Take advantage of your intercontinental experience and linger a while longer! Embrace the Parisian way of life on this intimate tour in the City of Lights.

Your Price Includes:
  • 3 nights’ accommodations at the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel (or similar)
  • 4 meals: 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • 2 included features and Cultural Connections
  • All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted)
  • Services of a City Host
  • Tipping for drivers and local guides
  • Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure to concierge@vantagetravel.com
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Day 11:

Journey toward Paris, with a stop in Lille

Your extension begins with breakfast aboard the ship. Then, you'll transfer via coach toward Paris. On the way, stop for lunch (on your own) in Lille, one of France's bustling university towns, with charming design and architecture. You'll also have a short orientation walk around town, with some free time on your own. Upon arrival in Paris, check into your chic and central hotel, and join an orientation walk. Enjoy an evening at leisure with dinner on your own. Feel free to ask your City Host for recommendations.

Day 12:

Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris

Welcome to Paris! The day will begin with breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a panoramic city tour. Immerse in the beauty of such an emblematic and romantic destination, including photo stops at Trocadero to see the Eiffel Tower up close and the Ile de le Cité, a city-centric island home to Notre Dame Cathedral.

Later, indulge your afternoon and evening at leisure to mingle among the Parisians, with dinner on your own.

Included meals:

Breakfast

Day 13:

Enjoy Paris at your leisure today

Following breakfast at your hotel, you’ll have a full day at your leisure to explore the sites of Paris on your own.

Destination Enhancement: Customize your journey when you add an optional excursion. Make the most of your time in France with an optional visit to the charming village of Montmartre. Learn more

Included meals:

Breakfast & dinner
Destination Enhancements: Montmartre Village Tour

Montmartre Village Tour

  • Approximate Cost: $89 USD per person
  • Approximate Time: TBD
  • Location: Paris, France
  • When: TBD

Discover the beauty and charm of the French village of Montmartre during an optional guided tour. This is the most picturesque neighborhood in Paris and has served as an inspiration for artists, from master impressionists to modern street artists, for over a century. Stroll through Montmartre's cobblestone streets, legendary cabarets, and eclectic cafes. You'll feel as if you've stepped back in time, walking in the footsteps of Picasso and Van Gogh.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!

This tour is available during your optional trip extension in Paris, France.


Day 14:

Fly home from Paris

After a sumptuous breakfast buffet at your hotel, you'll check out and transfer to the Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport and depart France on a flight back home to the U.S.

Included meals:

Breakfast

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Journey Best of Holland & Belgium: Spring Tulips & Culinary Treats
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Per Diem $364 $586
Included Tours and Special Features 20 included features and Cultural Discoveries

On the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before your adventure
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 Vessel Size  Our M/S River Splendor vessel, with a maximum capacity of under 174 passengers on each sailing.
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# of Days 11 8
Meals 26 meals: 9 breakfasts,8 lunches, and 9 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.
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