Friday, May 31, 2013

TULIPS + WINDMILLS + CHEESE

The embodiment of springtime is Holland and Belgium. Amsterdam has been nicknamed, "Venice of the North" for it's 60 plus miles of canals. As you set out on a river cruise through the Benelux the picturesque canals and tributaries you'll encounter offer breathtaking vistas of old world architecture and explosions of color.

Visit the Keukenhof Gardens encompassing 70 acres of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. St. Baaf's Cathederal in Ghent contains art work fought over by numerous nations in two world wars, the Peter Paul Ruben's "Convent at Ghent" is also on display. For World War II followers, Arnhem is famous for "Operation Market Garden" - a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein is dedicated to that famous battle. Sample legendary local cheeses, visit the impressive Delta Works to learn about the area's battle against floodwaters.

You can choose the sightseeing pace that suits you, personalize your onboard and onshore experiences by selecting from a variety of included or optional excursions, visits and activities.

For more information on this river cruise, click here http://www.rivercruisespecialist.com/tour.php?id=WAA&yr=2014

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