CELEBRATION, Fla. (January 11, 2024) — Adventures by Disney continues its commitment to family travel with two new itineraries to the Netherlands and Belgium. From 2025, families can embark on a captivating river cruise and immerse themselves in Dutch culture, history and Old World charm, or join a special spring departure to experience the legendary tulip season. can.
Our Dutch and Belgian river cruise itineraries delight guests with historic landmarks and experiential activities for the whole family.Both traditional and tulip tours Including the iconic 18th Century-old windmills, canal cruises through historic neighborhoods, art, architecture, and traditional food and drink tastings, as well as city tours, pottery activities, castle visits, and countryside bike rides, all of which take guests out into nature. It is designed to take you to. Center of the region’s storied history and modern influence.
Spring tulip sailing also highlights the world-famous floral beauty and industry of the Netherlands and Belgium, including stops at breathtaking gardens and tulip farms.
In collaboration with AmaWaterways, each seven-night, eight-day voyage is led by a Disney-trained adventure guide who brings the destination to life through attention to detail and masterful storytelling. Families enjoy the convenience of only having to unpack once, as the river cruise ship acts as a hotel for the entire trip. Meals and activities are provided, giving guests a customized adventure of their choice or on their own time. Young travelers and junior adventurers may also choose to spend the evening together in adventure guide-led activities.
Reservations will generally open from January 19, 2024. Additional information and a complete list of newly announced Adventures by Disney itineraries for 2025 are available here. Link.
The Netherlands and Belgium: two countries built on innovation, art and gastronomy
Large parts of the Netherlands and Belgium lie below sea level, and for more than 700 years, flood necessity and innovation have shaped and defined the landscape with windmills, canals, levees, and water stations suitable for agriculture and commerce. I’m here. and residential life. Dutch artists have also influenced visual art for centuries.
Both itineraries begin and end in Amsterdam and include sights and activities such as:
Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the 18th-century structure, which elegantly represents the origins of water management, industry, and trade.
- Tour charming cities and castles and cycle along picturesque lanes. Bicycles are also available as an option for cycling.
- Enjoy the past and present of Royal Delft and learn about the pottery and craftsmanship that has been made since 1653. Hand-Painted Tiles Guests can take home their own special souvenir when experiencing his activities.
- Take a canal cruise through the picturesque district and learn the stories behind the historic buildings.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Printemps and Moretus Publishing’s original home and workshop and the way they shared words and images dating back to the 1500s. This visit includes a printing press demonstration and hands-on activities.
- Admire the art of Peter Paul Rubens, breathtaking stained glass windows, sculptures, and more at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp. Construction of the Gothic architecture of this cathedral first began in his year 1352, and the bell tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Enjoy sampling chocolate, cheese, waffles, and beer.
Tours through the Netherlands and Belgium
A traditional Dutch and Belgian itinerary will visit Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Kinderdijk, Gouda and Bruges. The main activities specific to this tour are:
- Embark on a Pilgrim walking tour of Rotterdam and learn about the city’s history and connections to the New World.
- Celebrate the magic of music at Utrecht Museum Speak Clock.
- Admire and stroll around De Haar Castle, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
- Learn about Brussels’ influence on comics and chocolate expertise through a chocolate-making workshop.
For adult travelers, Adventures by Disney offers this tour for adults only with one departure.
Go on a tulip tour
The lowlands and climate of the Netherlands give this region ideal conditions for tulips. Tulip Sailing takes place once in April to capture the splendor of the blooming season. Tulips are not only beautiful flowers, but they have also inspired the great Dutch artists. Bulbs were also used as economic exchange during the tulip mania of the 1600s.
This itinerary will visit Amsterdam, Hoorn, Middelburg, Ghent, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, and Schonhoven. The main activities specific to this tour are:
Marvel at the 7 million spring-flowering bulbs and garden art on display throughout Keukenhof Gardens’ 79 acres.
- Visit Hoorn and its rows of tulips of all colors, and tour a tulip farm to learn how tulips are grown and the bulbs are harvested.
- Explore the Floraria Flower Show and over 1 million tulip bulbs at the Château de Grand Bigard. This includes a Belgian chocolate making hands-on activity.
- Paint a picture on a traditionally designed geta and take it home.
Reservation information and details
For nearly 20 years, guests traveling with Adventures by Disney have explored some of the world’s most popular destinations, and the travel brand’s global portfolio now includes 40 overland, river cruises and expeditions. We have expanded to offer more guided group adventures. cruise. Disney-trained adventure guides accompany you on every trip, bringing real-world magic to life. Their deft storytelling, deep knowledge of the destinations, and attention to every detail allow guests to enjoy hassle-free vacations and foster lasting connections with any destination. Authenticity and immersion in the places and cultures visited, as well as insider access and activities, are at the heart of every Adventures by Disney vacation.
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