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Amadeus Silver III 

Exclusive Cruise - 13th - 20th April 2017 - from only £1,095 per person

Complimentary Return Transfers from North Wales to Manchester Airport

Coach Pickup Points: Bangor, Conwy, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl & Prestatyn.

Exclusive to UK2 Travel; your week’s cruise will be on-board the new Amadeus Silver III, a vessel introduced in 2016, hosted by Amadeus; a name that defines the art of river cruising; provides authentic and culturally engaging land product and introduces guests to the privileged comforts of genuine river cruising. 

 

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Onboard Facilities

  • Panorama Restaurant
  • Panorama Bar and Lounge
  • Amadeus Club
  • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities
  • Outdoor glass shielded
  • “River Terrace”
  • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard
  • Fitness Room
  • Hair Salon, Massage Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry Service
  • Complimentary bicycles on board
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Elevator

Tulips and Windmills - Itinerary

Day 1: Manchester - Amsterdam

Complementary coach transfer* (please see below) from the North Wales Coast to Manchester Airport for your direct flight to Amsterdam, departing at 14:45 hrs, arriving at 17:10 hrs. Transfer to the Amadeus Silver III.

Your tulip cruise starts out from the Dutch city of canals, Amsterdam, where the Amadeus Silver III awaits. After boarding there's plenty of time in the afternoon to explore your floating hotel before we invite you to join us for a welcome cocktail in the panorama bar in the evening. Afterwards the crew will get you in the mood for your cruise with an exclusive welcome dinner. The vessel will stay in Amsterdam overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam / Volendam

After breakfast those interested can take a city tour of Amsterdam. This is a chance to discover the main sights of this metropolis and pay a visit to the world-famous flower market -- and of course a trip on a canal is a must! Alternatively you can visit the world famous Van Gogh museum -- nowhere else in the world are so many works by this Post Impressionist painter housed under one roof.

At midday the vessel sails from Amsterdam heading north. Here we cross the 1,100 km2 Ijsselmeer Lake and in the afternoon reach the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, the starting point for our trip to northern Holland. After a walk through the village, you'll have the chance to visit a regional cheese dairy to watch Holland's most popular export being made before taking a trip to the small town of Edam with its world-famous cheese market. In the evening you return to the vessel and we set off for Arnheim the same night.

Day 3: Arnheim

In the morning, take this opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of the river landscapes from the sun deck, before arriving in Arnhem just in time for lunch. The varied afternoon programme has something to suit everyone. There's a trip to the local open-air museum with its 85 historic buildings, offering exciting insight into the daily lives of people in the past, whilst the 'Bridge of Arnheim' tour takes visitors to this former Second World War battlefield and includes a trip to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein. In the evening, it’s full steam ahead again as the vessel takes you to Middleburg, the capital of the province of Zeeland.

Day 4: Middelburg

We arrive in the small town of Middelburg at midday on the fourth day of your trip. Two different excursions are on offer in the afternoon, each charming in its own way. During a tour of the town you can visit the smallest university in the country as well as gain an insight into the rich history of the town with its impressive monuments and picturesque facades. Alternatively you can take a trip to the imposing Delta Works -- a pioneering architectural project established in 1953 following the devastating flood catastrophe. Today it serves as a protection against flooding and storm surges. Afterwards the trip takes you to the historic trading town of Veere before you return to the vessel and set sail from Middelburg in the early evening

Day 5: Ghent & Bruges

Overnight we cross the border into Belgium and reach the city of Ghent in the early morning, where the cruise vessel will be docked all day. It you wish, you can join a tour in the morning to learn about the country’s third largest city, especially the city centre which has protected monument status, and the St Bavo cathedral, famous for its ‘Ghent altar’ and 85 m bell tower.

In the afternoon you can enjoy a tour of the town of Bruges complete with another cultural highlight. The centre of this former European Capital of Culture has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and has numerous historic treasures to offer including the impressive Church of Our Lady and the belfry tower, the most important tower in the city. At 83m high and with 366 steps to climb, it offers unrivalled views over the city of Bruges. On returning from the excursion you will still have time for a lovely walk around Ghent, before your luxury cruise vessel continues on towards Antwerp in the evening.

Day 6: Antwerp & Brussels

Your ship arrives in Antwerp in Belgium early in the morning. After breakfast you can explore the city yourself or take a city tour. Antwerp is one of the world's most important centres of diamond trading as well as home to the largest Gothic church in Belgium, the 'Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal' containing some valuable paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. Those interested can take a trip to the Belgian capital of Brussels in the afternoon. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore this lively city, capital of the European Union. You'll have the chance to discover world-famous sights such as the Manneken Pis, Atomium and royal residence. When you're back on board, you'll be greeted by the captain inviting you to enjoy an elegant gala dinner before whiling away the evening in the panorama bar while the vessel sets sail for the Netherlands.

Day 7: Kinderdijk/Utrecht/Amsterdam

On your penultimate morning we arrive in Kinderdijk, a small Dutch town famous for its windmills were you'll find a total of 19 wind pumps dating from the 18th century. The mills have been replaced by more efficient pumps but many of the old structures still remain and can be visited as part of a tour. Anyone wishing to see these distinctive Dutch landmarks with their own eyes can do so during our morning excursion to Kinderdijk.

At midday the vessel sets sail for Utrecht where the highlight of your tulip cruise awaits: a visit to the world-famous Keukenhof flower park. This beautiful green area is only open to guests for 8 weeks of the year and during this time there are more tulips in flower here than anywhere else in the world. Over 7 million bulbs are planted here each year and each season visitors from all over the world come to the Keukenhof flower park to attend more than 30 flower shows and explore a 15 km long network of footpaths and the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands.

After this trip a coach will take you to Amsterdam where your ship is ready and waiting. During your last evening on board you can enjoy a Dutch folklore show in line with the theme of the trip and have a chance to reflect on your adventure-packed day.

Day 8: Amsterdam

After breakfast it's time to say goodbye to the crew on board. The disembarkation in Amsterdam takes place in the course of the morning and the Amadeus team will be on hand to help you with checking out. They're already looking forward to your next visit!

Transfer to Amsterdam Airport for your flight home, departing at 17:40 hrs, arriving into Manchester at 17:10 hrs. Complementary coach transfer* back to North Wales (please see below).

Price Guide

7 NIGHTS - DELUXE RIVER CRUISE ROOM SIZE FROM PER PERSON
C4 - Haydn Deck with Panoramic Window 16.0m2 / 172 sq ft    £    1,095   
C1 - Haydn Deck with Panoramic Window 16.0m2 / 172 sq ft    £    1,215   
B4 - Strauss Deck with Drop-down Panoramic Window 17.5m2 / 188 sq ft    £    1,395   
B1 - Strauss Deck with Drop-down Panoramic Window 17.5m2 / 188 sq ft    £    1,515  
A1 - Mozart Deck with Drop-down Panoramic Window 17.5m2 / 188 sq ft    £    1,695   
Suite - Mozart Deck with Exterior Balcony 26.4m2 / 284 sq ft    £    1,945   
         

Price advertised is based on two sharing a cabin with flights from Manchester to Amsterdam. Other airports are available please let us know your preference. Includes: 7 nights on a full board basis, Transfers, Fuel Supplements and taxes, 20Kg’s luggage allowance, 5 kg’s hand luggage, local representation, ATOL bonding.

Price Includes:

  • Return International Flights to/from the UK (some departure airports may have a flight supplement) OR Eurostar from St Pancras (via Brussels).
  • Return coach transfers from North Wales to Manchester Airport
  • Return transfers to the cruise from the airport or Amsterdam Central Station. 
  • 8-day river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom.
  • Round-trip itinerary with embarkation and disembarkation in Amsterdam.
  • Services of an experienced cruise director throughout the cruise.
  • On-board Concierge Service.
  • Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) served in the Panorama-Restaurant.
  • Quality red and white wines from Europe's famous wine regions with every dinner on board.
  • 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water.
  • Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner.
  • Music programme every day in the bar by a pianist or by the Amadeus music group.
  • Complimentary use of on-board bicycles.
  • English language spoken on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking allowed only on the Sun Deck).
  • Wireless Amadeus audio guides by Quiet Vox for all excursions.
  • All port taxes and local taxes.

Price Excludes:

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours
  • Customary gratuities to guide and drivers (recommendation €5 per person per day)

Prices subject to availability, based on two people sharing.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Complementary Coach Transfer - pick up points: Bangor, Conwy, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl & Prestatyn.

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