Day 1 - Monday, 4/20/2026
Fly to Europe
Home Pick-up to the airport. Overnight flight to Amsterdam.

Day 2 - Tuesday, 4/21/2026 - Dinner
Arrive in Europe
Arrive and transfer to the MS Amadeus Amara for 7 nights. Enjoy a Welcome Drink and Welcome Dinner onboard.

Day 3 - Wednesday, 4/22/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Arnhem                                    
Arrive in Arnhem to enjoy an Arnhem City Tour & WWII History. Drive through Arnhem and pass many spots associated with WWII including the ‘The Bridge of Arnhem’. Visit the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek, a historic hotel turned British Headquarters during Operation ‘Market Garden’.  This afternoon an optional is available to the Dutch Open Air Museum.

Day 4 - Thursday, 4/23/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Middelburg                                 
Arrive in Middelburg, the capital of the province of Zeeland. Enjoy a Middelburg Walking Tour past stately warehouses, impressive monuments such as the town hall, the abbey and more. An optional will be available to the lovely and picturesque town of Veere with a Dutch Specialties Tasting & Wine.

Day 5 - Friday, 4/24/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Bruges
Today from Ghent, travel west to enjoy a Bruges City Tour, one of Europe’s great cities and like Amsterdam referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’ due to its canal system.  Bruges is Gothic fairy-tale city with cobbled streets, canals, and medieval churches remarkably well-preserved having been spared the devastation that saw much of Belgium leveled during both World Wars. The historic marketplace and center of old Bruges is a UNESCO site. Later today maybe take the optional Ghent City Tour to see the St. Bavo Cathedral & the fortress Gravensteen, one of Europe’s largest moated castles.

Day 6 - Saturday, 4/25/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Antwerp
This afternoon, discover the beautiful port city of Antwerp.  Your Antwerp City Tour features a walk through the attractive old city center and visit to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Belgium. The city is also well known for its diamond trade and lively shopping scene. An optional to Brussels, famous for its central square, the Grote Markt, will be available in the morning.

Day 7 - Sunday, 4/26/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Rotterdam / Keukenhof Gardens               
Visit famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Garden of Europe and the world’s 2nd largest flower garden with 7 million bulbs planted annually. This is the showplace for tulip growers of the Netherlands and features numerous sculptures between the flower beds to create harmony between art and nature. This afternoon enjoy a Kinderdijk & Windmills Visit. Built to drain water from the soil, these windmills are now protected by UNESCO and are one of the Netherlands’ most popular tourist destinations.

Day 8 - Monday, 4/27/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Amsterdam    
Enjoy a Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tour featuring a cruise by beautiful homes through the intricate canal system.  From Amsterdam, an optional will be available to the picturesque old fishing village of Volendam with a stop at a local cheese farm to sample the product. Tonight is your Gala Farewell Dinner onboard.

Day 9 - Tuesday, 4/28/2026 - Breakfast
Fly Home / Optional Amsterdam Extension
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
Note: Excursions require moderate walking with some stair climbing possible.

If you booked the Optional Amsterdam Extension, enjoy a Haarlem City Tour, a medieval, historic area located outside of Amsterdam and famous for flower bulbs. Later visit the Rijksmuseum, the largest museum in the Netherlands containing over 800 years of Dutch art and history. 

Day 10 - Wednesday, 4/29/2026 - Breakfast - Dinner
Optional Amsterdam Extension
Today is at leisure in Amsterdam. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Day 11 - Thursday, 4/30/2026 - Breakfast
Optional Amsterdam Extension
Fly home today from Amsterdam.

The Ship - MS Amadeus Amara
Step into the new era of river cruising on the custom designed 164 passenger Amadeus Amara, launched in 2025.  The ship offers all the amenities of a floating 5-star hotel and features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes, and the glass-shielded River Terrace & the Sun Deck allow you to enjoy the open air. The attentive English-speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality.  The cabin design plans are forward-thinking, bright & modern, all part of a premium focus with 70 large Staterooms & 12 Suites.  The ship features an indoor pool, fitness center, massage spa and shop.  The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you.  This  charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive shore excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard, get a spa treatment or add sightseeing with optional excursions.

All Meals included Onboard
Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selected Wines, Beer, & soft drinks. While dining, youhave splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.

Comfortable & Modern Staterooms
After boarding, unpack once.  All staterooms are large and offer excellent river views.  The Mozart Deck features 12 Suites with Walk Out Balconies.  The other 18 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 34 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature a floor-to-ceiling window.  The 18 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window.  All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower.
 
Staterooms - 172 or 188 sq ft
Staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, private bath with shower, hair dryer, closet, phone, desk, chair, & safe. Mozart & Strauss Decks feature Drop Down Panoramic Window with 188 sq. ft. of floor space. Haydn Deck Staterooms have a fixed window with 172 sq ft floor space.
(Stateroom size & amenities can vary)

Suite - 284 sq ft with Balcony
Suites are on the Mozart Deck and have panoramic windows with exterior Walk Out Balcony, two twin beds that can be separated or put together, private sitting area, flat screen TV, mini-bar, private bath with shower, hair dryer, phone, closet, desk, chair, safe & offer 284 square feet of floor space.
(Stateroom size & amenities can vary)

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