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2009
Check-In Dates
Mar 17, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30, 31
Apr 04, 6, 8, 9
Apr 15, 17, 18, 24
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Enjoy Holland’s springtime
floral splendor and visit two of Belgium’s
medieval cities on a 10-day Low Countries
journey. Explore cosmopolitan Amsterdam and
visit its world-famous museums. In Belgium,
stroll Brussels’ Grand Place and discover Brugge.
Tour Holland’s legendary windmills and Delta
Works. Sample Dutch cheeses and Belgian
chocolates.
Holland’s floral splendor only happens in the
springtime. Come see the rainbow of colors, and
visit two of Belgium’s most beautifully
preserved medieval cities for the ultimate
10-day spring vacation in the Low Countries.
Explore Amsterdam’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and
world-famous museums. Experience Belgium’s
Golden Age in Antwerp’s Steen Castle and the
lovely patrician city of Brugge. Learn more
about Holland’s age-old battle against the sea
with tours of ingenious windmills and the
massive Delta Works project. Plus, enjoy savory
Dutch cheeses, delectable Belgian chocolates and
Belgium’s exquisite, intricate lace on this
delightful vacation. |
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10-day/9-night cruise with
river-view staterooms
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8 guided tours
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All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 9
dinners, including Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner and Captain's Farewell Dinner
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Old World Highlights: Wooden
shoe carving demonstration, Dutch folkloric
entertainment, Dutch sjoelen (table
shuffleboard)
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Culture Curriculum:
The European Union, The Dtuch Masters,
Vikings in Europe
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All port & cruise fuel
surcharges - no hidden costs
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2009 AMSTERDAM TO
AMSTERDAM
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Mar 17, 21,
22, 26, 28, 30, 31 |
$1,999 |
$2,499 |
$2,699 |
$2,899 |
$2,999 |
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Apr 04, 6,
8, 9 |
$2,599 |
$3,099 |
$3,299 |
$3,499 |
$3,599 |
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Apr 15, 17,
18, 24 |
$2,999 |
$3,499 |
$3,699 |
$3,899 |
$3,999 |
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Viking
Neptune |
Mar 22, 31;
Apr 9, 18 |
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Viking Pride |
Mar 28;
Apr 6, 15, 24 |
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Viking Sky |
Mar 17, 26;
Apr 4 |
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Viking
Spirit |
Mar 21, 30;
Apr 8, 17 |
Note:
Prices are in U.S. dollars, per person,
double occupancy and include port
charges. Limited singles are available,
call for pricing. Early Booking Discount
is not combinable with any other offer
except Past Guest Discount and
Refer-A-Friend Credit. Subject to
availability and other restrictions may
apply. See Terms and Conditions. Viking
River Cruises reserves the right to
correct or revise pricing or dates
throughout the season.
Once you have paid
in full for your trip, you are safe
from any additional charges. Airfare
increases, currency fluctuations,
increased fuel surcharges, new
government taxes—none of these will
apply to you.
Port Charges
Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel
Surcharges & Transfers
Daily Shore Excursions
All Meals
Included on all Itineraries
Included with Airfare
Included on virtually every
Itinerary
You are looking forward
to your trip, and we are looking forward
to welcoming you aboard. But sometimes
illness or an emergency at home may
create the need to postpone or cancel
your vacation. If that happens, make
sure you are protected. Our new, updated
travel protection plan provides 100%
protection if you must cancel or
interrupt your trip for any reason,
including a pre-existing medical
condition.
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Add all-inclusive roundtrip
air & transfers |
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Mar-Apr |
May |
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Boston,
Newark, New York,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh |
$1,095 |
$1,295 |
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Atlanta,
Baltimore, Charlotte,
Chicago, Cleveland,
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver,
Detroit, Houston, Kansas
City, Miami, Minneapolis,
Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis,
Tampa, Washington (Dulles) |
$1,195 |
$1,395 |
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Los Angeles,
Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake
City, San Diego, San
Francisco, Seattle |
$1,395 |
$1,595 |
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Vancouver |
$1,695 |
$1,895 |
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Toronto |
$1,395 |
$1,595 |
Upgrade to Business
Class air from $3,200 per person.
For personalized air travel
accommodations, contact us.
Note: U.S. flights depart one day
prior to hotel check-in date.
Transfers are included with
roundtrip airfare purchase. If air
is not purchased from Viking River
Cruises, transfers between airport
and hotel may be purchased
separately at the cost of $60 per
person, per direction, and are
available to passengers whose
flights arrive or depart on hotel
check-in or check-out day only.
Airfare includes all government air
taxes/fees of approximately $160 as
well as all air fuel surcharges.
Prices may be subject to change.
Call Viking for more details. See
also Terms and Conditions.
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Day 1 Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam. We meet you at the airport
and transfer you to your ship.* After boarding,
you have free time to get acquainted with this
canal-laced city—or join our “welcome walk” to
stretch your legs and start getting oriented.
(D)
Day 2 Amsterdam
After breakfast, embark on a canal tour by
glass-topped boat to see architecture from the
city’s Golden Age. Then, visit the Van Gogh
Museum, featuring works by the artist and his
contemporaries. After lunch aboard, take free
time to visit the Anne Frank House or explore
the city—as always, your Program Director can
help you plan your free time. Dine aboard;
evening departure. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Hoorn & Volendam
This morning features a guided walk through
Hoorn’s cobbled streets. See age-old cheese
warehouses and the Westfries Museum on the
town’s main square. Free time before returning
aboard for lunch. Cruise to Volendam, a quaint
fishing village where fishermen still dress in
traditional costume. Stroll through the narrow
streets, visit a local bakery and shop for
souvenirs. Depart during dinner and cruise
through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Arnhem & Nijmegen
After early arrival in Arnhem, take a journey to
17th-century Paleis Het Loo,† for 300 years the
Dutch royal family’s summer residence. Take a
guided tour through its sumptuously furnished
rooms and stroll through its beautifully
landscaped gardens. After lunch aboard, enjoy
free time, or join the optional battlefield tour
that also visits the Airborne Museum. Cruise
through dinner to Nijmegen, one of Holland’s
oldest cities, where you have a free evening.
(B, L, D)
† Closed Mondays; battlefield visit or museum
tour will be substituted.
Day 5 Dordrecht
Arrive this morning in Dordrecht, then take a
journey to Kinderdijk to see its 18th-century
system of windmills. Tour a working windmill at
this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch aboard.
During afternoon free time, discover Dordrecht’s
Old Quarter, city gate and 14th-century church.
Depart midafternoon; dine aboard. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Antwerp
Wake up in Antwerp and enjoy a half-day city
tour featuring Cathedral of Our Lady with its
three monumental altarpieces painted by Peter
Paul Rubens; the Grote Markt (Grand Square)
surrounded by the Golden Age Town Hall and guild
halls, and Het Steen (Steen Castle), Antwerp’s
oldest building. You have afternoon free time
before dining aboard; sail tonight for Ghent.
(B, L, D)
Day 7 Brugge
From Ghent, travel to Brugge, one of the oldest
towns in Flanders. Your city walk visits the
Church of Our Lady, with its famous Madonna and
Child sculpted by Michelangelo. Also see the
Beguinage, a hidden courtyard inhabited by nuns,
and the town’s scenic network of canals. Stay in
Brugge for lunch on your own or lunch aboard.
Depart Ghent this evening and cruise through the
night. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Middelburg, Delta Works & Rotterdam
Your day begins with a walk through Middelburg.
From here, travel to Neeltje Jans Expo to learn
more about how the Delta Works protect Holland
from the sea. See the hydraulic lock system and
walk along the massive dam. Return to your ship
for lunch and afternoon cruising. Arrive this
evening in Rotterdam; rebuilt after much World
War II destruction, it is the world’s second
largest port. Your evening is at leisure; dinner
aboard. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Keukenhof Gardens & Amsterdam
After breakfast, take a journey to picturesque
Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest floral
park. Admire the stunning floral beauty at both
indoor and outdoor exhibits of millions of
vibrant blooms including tulips, hyacinths,
croci and daffodils. Return aboard for lunch.
The rest of the day is yours to discover
Amsterdam’s hidden treasures. You may choose to
explore Museum Square, take a bike ride, or shop
for colorful clogs and tulip bulbs. Dinner is
served aboard, followed by free time to enjoy
Amsterdam’s night life. Your ship remains docked
overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembark and we take you to
the airport for your return flight.* (B)
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN BRUSSELS (2009)
Pre-Extension: Brussels
Add 3 nights in Brussels to the start of your
journey. Tour this world capital and other
important nearby Flemish cities.
BRUSSELS DAY BY DAY
Pre-Extension: Brussels
Three-night pre-extension in Brussels - $799 per
person
Day 1
Transfer to the Hilton (or equivalent) and
embark on a half-day guided city tour. See the
Grand Place, the old guild halls, St. Michael’s
Cathedral and the famous Atomium. Take the rest
of the day to explore and enjoy local
specialties.
Day 2
Today, tour the Flemish cities of Ghent and
Brugge, important during the Middle Ages for
making fine woolen cloth and garments. See
charming squares, canals and distinctive
architecture. (B)
Day 3
Today, tour Leuven and Mechelen, known for beer,
cloth, tapestries and lace. Or, if your
cruisetour does not already include Antwerp,
today will instead feature a city tour of that
prominent Flemish capital. (B)
Day 4 We take you to your ship or to the
airport for your return flight. (B)
INCLUDED IN PRICING
The price of this Viking River
Cruises vacation includes all meals, shore
excursions, 8 guided tours with tour headphones,
entertainment and activities.
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