Europe Rivers
Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways
Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways
Journey along the Rhine and other picturesque waterways of Holland and Belgium, where centuries of rich culture, art and history come to life amidst vibrant flower vistas, iconic windmills and fairytale towns. Travel down Amsterdam’s scenic canals, call on historic cities such as Antwerp and Delft, and take in the serene Dutch countryside while delving into the region’s defining artistic legacy, deep-rooted Jewish history and culinary delights. This captivating voyage sails aboard the newly chartered 120-guest *Connect*, a luxurious vessel rooted in sustainable design—from thoughtfully sourced build materials and green technology that minimizes food waste to environmentally friendly bath and bedding products in every spacious stateroom.
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Voyage Overview
Journey along the Rhine and other picturesque waterways of Holland and Belgium, where centuries of rich culture, art and history come to life amidst vibrant flower vistas, iconic windmills and fairytale towns. Travel down Amsterdam’s scenic canals, call on historic cities such as Antwerp and Delft, and take in the serene Dutch countryside while delving into the region’s defining artistic legacy, deep-rooted Jewish history and culinary delights. This captivating voyage sails aboard the newly chartered 120-guest *Connect*, a luxurious vessel rooted in sustainable design—from thoughtfully sourced build materials and green technology that minimizes food waste to environmentally friendly bath and bedding products in every spacious stateroom.
Highlight
- Stroll through more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths at Keukenhof, known as the “Garden of Europe” (spring departures), or marvel at the Brussels Flower Carpet: 2,000 square meters of flowers meticulously arranged to create a work of art on the city’s iconic Grand-Place (summer departures)
- Witness the works of masters like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and more with exclusive, after-hours tours at the Kröller-Müller and Mauritshuis Museums
- Tour WWII monuments that reveal Amsterdam’s rich Jewish heritage where you'll meet Holocaust survivors or family members of survivors
- Indulge in incredible culinary experiences throughout your voyage, from a progressive food tour of Belgian specialties in Antwerp to curated dinners onboard featuring local flavors
- Choose from a variety of engaging excursions throughout your voyage, guided by your National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions team every step of the way
- Cruise the canals of Holland and Belgium aboard _Connect_, an elegant, new vessel designed to deftly transport you through the heart of Europe with maximum comfort in mind
