'Panache' - Holland (2017)
The opportunity to sample fresh local cheese in Alkmaar is just one of the highlights of this languid journey through Holland. See iconic flower fields from a hot tub on deck as you drift by spectacular, colorful fields. Visit the world's largest flower market at Aalsmeer and walk through Keukenhof Gardens with its prolific blooms. Immerse yourself in historic, charming Amsterdam, tour Rembrandt's birthplace in Leiden, and visit the fabled porcelain factory in Delft, where you see its world-famous pottery being hand painted. Back on board, watch your gourmet chef prepare dinner with ingredients purchased at the morning market. Itineraries can be arranged for chartering parties with special interests, such as food or walking.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 30th Nov -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | You are met in Amsterdam and transferred to Alkmaar, where the barge is moored. Your crew welcomes you with a reception, followed by dinner on board. |
| 1st Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | After breakfast, tour Alkmaar, a beautiful coastal town famous for its traditional cheese and clog making. After lunch, visit the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans. Then, cruise to Zaandam, the overnight mooring. |
| 2nd Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | Cruise to Haarlem for a visit to magnificent Keukenhof Gardens where more than 100 acres are filled with flowering bulbs each spring. Dinner this evening is ashore at a local restaurant. |
| 3rd Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | Early this morning, visit Aalsmeer and its world-famous flower auction where some 20 million cut flowers from all over the world are traded each day. Then tour Haarlem to see the Frans Hals Museum and its collection of Old Masters, as well as St. Bavo's with its magnificent 18th-century pipe organ, which was played by both Handel and Mozart. |
| 4th Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | Cruise to Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt, for a city tour and free time to explore the local cafés, boutique shops, markets and antique dealers. |
| 5th Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | A morning cruise to Delft, an unspoiled 750-year-old town, known for its ceramic production. Visit the tableware factory where the famous blue and white porcelain is made. Your 'Panache' crew hosts a gala farewell dinner this evening. |
| 6th Dec -0001 at | 'Panache' - Holland (2017) | After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam. |
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