Day Day 1
Sunday | Amsterdam to Alkmaar
You are met in Amsterdam and transferred to the barge, moored in Alkmaar, where a welcome reception awaits followed by dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
The journey
Lovely Panache cruises past the quaint canalside towns of Alsace. Visit Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, stroll the charming Petit France district, drive the scenic Route des Vins d’Alsace and admire Chagall’s stained glass at a 13th-century chapel.
Complete package information
Lovely Panache cruises past the quaint canalside towns of Alsace. Visit Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, stroll the charming Petit France district, drive the scenic Route des Vins d’Alsace and admire Chagall’s stained glass at a 13th-century chapel.
Day Day 1
You are met in Amsterdam and transferred to the barge, moored in Alkmaar, where a welcome reception awaits followed by dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
Day Day 1.1
Day Day 2
In the town of Alkmaar today, visit the Dutch Cheese Museum. After lunch on board the barge, visit Zaanse Schans. This recreation of life in the 17th and 18th centuries features authentic houses, a working windmill, historic shipyard and pewter factory. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Day Day 3
Cruise to the historic city of Haarlem for a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, Holland's premier springtime attraction. From late March to early May, an ever-changing display of lovely flowers is showcased here. Dinner this evening is ashore at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Day Day 4
In Haarlem today, visit the Frans Hals Museum with its impressive collection of 17th-century paintings. Later, cruise to the quiet town of Oude Wetering. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Day Day 5
Cruise to the old university town of Leiden this morning. Also the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden is full of charm with pretty tree-lined canals. On your guided tour, visit St. Pieterskerk where the Pilgrims gathered to pray before departing for America. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Day Day 6
After a morning cruise to Delft, visit the tableware factory to learn how the world-famous porcelain is produced. There is time to wander the cobbled streets and pedestrian bridges of the town before a gala farewell dinner aboard the barge this evening. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Day Day 7
After breakfast on board, return to Amsterdam. Meals: Breakfast
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Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
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This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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