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What better way to see the Spring dutch tulips than aboard our newest vessel the Charlemagne, a very comfortable boat with all modern facilities including massage showers, double vanities and tropical strength air-conditioning.
The public areas are spacious and light due to the generous sized windows.
Arranged on three decks, accommodation comprises of:
14 twin cabins on the main deck and 2 king suites on the upper deck.
Large sun deck
All cabins benefit from air conditioning, central heating, opening windows or portholes. private shower/bathroom, wardrobes, drawers, bookshelf and reading lamps.
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- Prices -
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Whole boat charter for 32 guests
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62000 |
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Twin ou double cabin, per person, based on double occupancy
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2000 |
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Suite, per person , based on double occupancy
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2500 |
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Single person supplement
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500 |
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-Departure Dates-
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2009-03-21->2009-05-09 |
All prices shown in Euros. USD prices available on request.
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ITINERARY
Saturday
Vreeswijk - Schoonoven
We meet in central Amsterdam this afternoon and transfer to the Charlemagne moored in Vreeswijk. A welcome on board champagne reception and presentation of the crew awaits you before you are shown to your cabin.
We will have a delightful cruise along the river Lek to Schoonoven, well known for its silver jewelry and traditional clock making since the 17th Century.
We will then have time to stroll into this charming town after dinner on board.
Sunday
Schoonoven - Gouda
A morning cruise to Kinderdijk where we will visit the 19 windmills which are part of Unesco World Heritage, they were built in 1740 to drain the polders.
At lunchtime we will cruise along the Hollandse Ijsell river, passing by the skyline of Rotterdam, one of the world's largest seaports.
Later in he afternoon, we will enjoy a walking tour of Gouda, famous for its cheese, pipes and candles.
Monday
Gouda - Oude Wetering
After breakfast, a visit to see the remarkable stained glass widows in St. John's church dating from the 15th century.
Afterwards, we will cruise to Oude Wetering on the Gouwe and Oude Wetering canals.
Poulders which are low lying lands reclaimed from the sea stretch out in every direction.
This afternoon we will enjoy an excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens, famous throughout the world for their dazzling fields of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
Tuesday
Oude Wetering - Purmerend
An early morning visit to the world's biggest flower auction in Aalsmeer where some 10 billion flowers are sold every year.
Later we will cruise on the Ringvaart canal, skirting one of Holland's oldest polders.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a tour of Haarlem, the centre of the Dutch bulb trade followed by a cruise to Purmerend.
Wednesday
Purmerend - Alkmaar
A very scenic cruise passing fields of blooming flowers to Alkmaar where we will have a guided visit of the town's monuments: 17 th century fortifications, St Lawrence church with one of the finest ancient organs in Holland, the majestic 15th century gothic Town Hall and many picturesque olde houses.
There will also be time for shopping.
Thursday
Alkmaar - Amsterdam
We will enjoy a morning cruise to Zaansche Schans, a reconstructed village of wooden houses and windmills, transporting us 300 years in the past.
Our cruise then ends in the heart of Amsterdam where we will have a guided tour of the many monuments with time for shopping.
This evening enjoy our farewell gala dinner.
Friday
After breakfast, depart the Charlemagne for onward travels.
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