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TULIPS & WINDMILLSBelgium and The Netherlands River Cruise

March 27 - April 6, 2020

See everything from tulips to windmills on this journey during the season of rebirth.From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Then visit the 19 UNESCO-designated windmills of Kinderdijk to better understand how these mighty structures have been used to protect the Low Country from ever-rising water levels for hundreds of years.

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Wander through the picture-perfect villages of Veere, Hoorn and Enkhuizen, and the enchanting outdoor Zuiderzee Museum. Uncover the rich treasures at Amsterdam’s world-class museums, including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.

Enjoy an exclusive “Morning with the Masters” visit to the Hermitage Amsterdam, the museum that is home of the sensational “Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age” exhibition. You’ll have the chance to see thirty massive 17th-century group portraits from impressive collections normally on display at the Amsterdam Museum and the Rijksmuseum–all under the same roof for the very first time. The thirty life-size portraits depict the lives of Dutch citizens in their respective cities. These “brothers and sisters” of the Night Watch are extremely unique and rarely seen due to their large size. Together, the portraits illustrate the collective citizenship that is typical of The Netherlands. Would you like to know why the Dutch attach so much importance to freedom and equality? Your answer hangs on the walls—in life-size form—at the Hermitage Amsterdam.

Take in the dazzling skyline of Rotterdam as you cruise through the bustling harbor and drift along the canals of Bruges. All along the way, you’ll savor Dutch delights and Belgian treats as you sail the aquatic highways and byways of two amazing countries shaped by water.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who wish to step back in time may visit historic villages, medieval city centers and 20th-century battlefields. Art lovers will enjoy guided museum visits, while garden lovers will find a host of wonders with springtime blossoms.

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TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™ in 2020: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers. 

Your Cruise Package INCLUDES:

Travel9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the imperial River Duchess. She is a regal cruise ship decorated in soft hues of blue and green.

All transfers on arrival and departure days 

TasteAll meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners

Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water.

Explore2 countries: Belgium and The Netherlands

8 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts. Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program

Exclusive "Go Active" and "Gentle Walking" options4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursionsUse of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

ExperiencesUnlimited beer, wine and spiritsIncluded shore excursions each dayAll gratuities, both onboard and onshoreCaptivating onboard local entertainmentCultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture

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Uniworld’sRiver Duchess

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RATES:

The rates below are per person based on 2 persons per cabin. They include our group discount of $300 per person:

Classic: $3399Deluxe: $3999French Balcony: $4599Suite: $6699Port charges: $250.00 per person

A deposit of 10% of the cruise fare including port charges is requiredwithin 72 hours of reservation. Deposits may be made by cash, check or credit card.Cancellation insurance is available for $399 per person up to $4500 and $499 per person over $4500. Insurance must be selected at the time of initial booking.

DISCOUNTS:

Early Booking Savings: Enjoy a 10% per person discount off the base cruise category if your reservation is paid-in-full at the time of reservation made by September 30, 2019.

Past Guests (River Heritage Club) will receive an additional $100 per person discount.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary (subject to change)

Friday, March 27, 2020: Depart the USA for Amsterdam

Saturday, March 28, 2020: Amsterdam (Embark)Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. You will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Sunday, March 29, 2020: AmsterdamThe laid-back, forward-thinking Dutch capital is as celebrated for its artistic masterpieces as it is for its canals, narrow houses, bicycles and vibrant nightlife. Discover the “Venice of the North” in two iconic ways today—a private visit to the Amsterdam Hermitage, plus a canal cruise or walking tour with a native of the city. The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture. Here, even the simplest shop has a distinctive charm, and every street has a story to tell. Your day begins with a morning tour of a rare collection of art—an extra special perk reserved solely for Uniworld guests.

Featured Excursion:Exclusive "Morning with the Masters" at the Hermitage AmsterdamChoice of Amsterdam canal cruise or “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tourA special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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Monday, March 30, 2020: HaarlemKeukenhof is said to be the world’s largest and most famous flower garden, a bold declaration that actually lives up to the hype. Spend all day amongst millions of brilliantly colored flowers, or mix it up a bit with a shorter garden visit plus a stroll through Haarlem.Choice of Full-day at Keukenhof Gardens* or Keukenhof Gardens (half-day), followed by Haarlem: art, history and dutch lifestyle

Tuesday, March 31, 2020: Hoorn, EnkhuizenToday offers you a chance to discover the Netherlands’ maritime history, with visits to two historic towns linked to the Dutch East India Company (which dominated Europe’s trade with Asia for centuries), and to learn a little about the daily lives of the seafaring Dutch in the 19th century. The tip of South America—Cape Horn—is actually a misspelling of “Hoorn,” which tells you a lot about the town of Hoorn and its seafaring past. The swash-buckling derring-do of Dutch explorers comes to life today on a guided walking tour of this historic locale. Later, leave the modern world far behind during a visit to a re-created 19th-century Dutch village.Choice of Hoorn walking discovery tour or Enkhuizen fishing port- Dutch maritime traditions on the Zuiderzee or Dutch Cheese Trail

Wednesday, April 1, 2020: NijmegenFor your choice of excursions today, you can visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, which is home to 97 works by native son Vincent Van Gogh, as well as other notable artists and sculptors. Or enjoy a bike ride in the Hoge Veluwe National Park.Choice of Kröller-Müller Museum visit or "Let's Go" biking in the Hoge Veluwe National Park

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Thursday, April 2, 2020: Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, DordrechtWindmills are such an iconic symbol of Holland that it’s easy to overlook their marvelous engineering and their role in changing the course of Dutch history. You may never look at a windmill in quite the same way after today’s outing to historic Kinderdijk. The second-largest city in the Netherlands and the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—much of its historic fabric was destroyed during WWII. As your ship cruises through the port, you’ll soon understand why it’s sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. You’ll have some free time to explore this exciting modern city on your own. Take a look at the amazing cube houses, stop by Groos for unique pieces by Rotterdam designers, check out the new market hall or visit one of Rotterdam’s many museums.Featured Excursions:Dutch Culinary Stroll of Rotterdam’s SuperDutch, supersized Market HallKinderdijk windmills

Friday, April 3, 2020: VeereRemember the tale of the Dutch boy who saved a town by plugging a dike with his finger? Well, the reality of life in this below-sea-level country is a tad more complicated, as you’ll learn today during your visit to the Delta Works. For something completely different, we’ll also visit a former artists’ colony.Featured Excursions:Delta Works museumStroll into the artists’ village of Veere

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Saturday, April 4, 2020: Ghent (Bruges or Ghent)Your first day in Belgium offers you the chance to visit a national gem: beautiful Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Bruges is a place that seems frozen in time, where boats and swans float down canals and under stone bridges that gave the city its name.Choice of Full-day Bruges with canal cruise and walking discovery tour or "Do as the Locals Do" Flemish walking discovery tour

Sunday, April 5, 2020: AntwerpIt may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art and Belgian beer, waffles and fries. Belgium’s largest port, the city is home to trendsetting fashion designers and a mecca for chocolate lovers, Antwerp is lively and historic, lovely and legend-filled. Visit Antwerp’s striking Cathedral of Our Lady, with its UNESCO-designated belfry and its historic surroundings, or, if you’re feeling adventurous, hop on the metro and experience the city like a local.Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Antwerp walking tour or Antwerp historic downtown highlightsA special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Monday, April 6, 2020: Antwerp (Disembark)Disembark the ship in Antwerp. You will be transferred to Brussels International Airport for your flight home.

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Classic - $3399.00 Deluxe - $3999.00 French Balcony - $4599.00 Suite - $6699.00 Port Charges: $250.00 per person Past Guest Discount of $100.00 per person Insurance - $399.00 for trips up to $4500 per person Insurance - $499.00 for trips over $4501 per person Pay-In-Full Discount of 10% per person if booked by September 30, 2019. A 10% deposit of of the cruise fare + port charge per person is due at time of

booking. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted. Insurance and Pay-In-Full are also due at time of initial booking. Final payment is due by November 22, 2019.

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Tulips and WindmillsMarch 27 - April 6, 2020