Viking Gefjon
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9 Night Tulips and Windmills Cruise from Amsterdam

Ship: Viking Gefjon
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022 from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ended: Friday, Apr 22, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022 departure of the Viking Gefjon. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Wednesday - Apr 13, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
Arrive in Amsterdam, then transfer to your ship (ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase). After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. If your arrival schedule permits, you may wish to visit the Rijksmuseum, or the Van Gogh Museum next door. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Thursday - Apr 14, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
After breakfast, embark on a canal tour by glass-topped boat to see architecture from the city's Golden Age. Return on board for lunch, then take free time to visit the Van Gogh Museum or the renovated Rijksmuseum with its marvelous collection of Dutch Master paintings, or just explore the city's charming neighborhoods. Alternatively, visit a Delftware factory this afternoon to see how the famed porcelain is made. As always, your Viking Guest Services representative can help you plan your stay. Dine on board or on shore; your ship remains docked in Amsterdam overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner); Note: Due to the opening schedule of Keukenhof Gardens, the Day 2 program may be exchanged with the Day 9 program and vice versa on select departures.
Day 3 - Friday - Apr 15, 2022
Hoorn, Netherlands
Hoorn, Netherlands    
Early this morning, sail across the IJsselmeer (once known as the Zuiderzee) to the ancient shipping village of Hoorn. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk through Hoorn's cobblestone streets; see age-old cheese warehouses on the town's main square, which dates back to Holland's Golden Age. Lunch is served onboard; you have a free afternoon to explore Hoorn, visit a local bakery and shop for souvenirs. Or, take an optional excursion into the countryside to a tulip farm and see how windmills have changed over the years. Depart during dinner and cruise through the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 16, 2022
Arnhem, Netherlands
Arnhem, Netherlands    
We arrive early today in Arnhem, a relaxed city bursting with inviting green parks and gardens. Still more famous than its much-admired green spaces is Arnhem's wartime history. Join us on an included excursion to delve into the city's role in Operation Market Garden, an ill-fated Allied World War II operation. Witness a battle reenactment during your visit to the Airborne Museum, and pay your respects at the Airborne Cemetery. Also available today is an optional excursion to an open-air museum where 80 historic structures, from a drawbridge to a working paper mill, are preserved. Here you can enjoy a tram ride through 200 years of traditional Dutch country life, and perhaps even try a hands-on experience of a traditional trade. Dine onboard or on shore; your ship remains docked in Arnhem overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Sunday - Apr 17, 2022
Kinderdijk, Netherlands
Kinderdijk, Netherlands    
Arrive this afternoon in Kinderdijk and disembark for a tour of this ingenious 18th-century community. Learn why the windmills were built and see how they work to help control flooding, then tour a working windmill to see its pumping mechanism and living quarters at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also take an optional excursion to explore the Netherlands' renowned cheeses and windmills, or cycle past Kinderdijk's 19 historic windmills. In late afternoon, we set sail toward Antwerp. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Monday - Apr 18, 2022
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp, Belgium    
This morning, enjoy a half-day tour of Antwerp featuring the 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 can take an optional excursion to satisfy your taste buds with some of Antwerp's traditional specialties, or explore the major sights of Brussels. You have free time to explore at your leisure this afternoon before dining onboard your ship tonight as we sail for Ghent. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Apr 19, 2022
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium    
Bus Travel    
Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium    
Bus Travel    
Ghent, Belgium    
From Ghent, travel to Bruges, one of the oldest towns in Flanders. Your city walk takes you through its cultural and artistic center, home to important Flemish painters such as Eyck and Memling. Also see the Beguinage, a hidden courtyard inhabited by nuns, and the town's scenic network of canals. Stay in Bruges for lunch on your own, or return to Ghent for lunch on board and an afternoon exploring this exceptionally charming, canal-filled capital of East Flanders. Enjoy a beautifully lit evening departure from Ghent as we cruise through the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Apr 20, 2022
Walcheren, Netherlands
Walcheren, Netherlands    
After breakfast, travel to the region of Walcheren, formerly an island of the southwest Netherlands. Stop in Veere and enjoy a walking tour of this engaging, time-honored town. From here, travel to the Delta Works, the ingenious system of enormous doors that can be lowered during spring tides to protect the area from floods while allowing the tides to ebb and flow. Or you may choose to visit a local oyster farm, where you can shuck and try oysters. Rejoin your ship for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon of scenic sailing along the Dutch waterways as you cruise toward Amsterdam. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Thursday - Apr 21, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
After breakfast, visit the picturesque Keukenhof Gardens, the world's largest floral park. Admire the stunning beauty at both indoor and outdoor exhibits of millions of vibrant blooms including tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils. You may choose the option of spending a full day at the gardens, with lunch on your own, or heading to explore historic Haarlem. Alternatively, return on board for lunch, then use the rest of the day 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. Enjoy dinner on board your ship, followed by free time to enjoy Amsterdam's nightlife. Your ship remains docked overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner); Note: Due to the opening schedule of Keukenhof Gardens, the Day 9 program may be exchanged with the Day 2 program and vice versa on select departures.
Day 10 - Friday - Apr 22, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands    
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. (Breakfast); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.

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