A memorable river cruise through europe

TULIPS SERENADE

AMSTERDAM LUXURY RIVER CRUISE
April 15, 2025 – April 22, 2025

  • A tulip themed cruise offering guests an immersion in culture and history.
  • Enjoy spring as the countryside awakens from a long winter‘s slumber.
  • Cruise along the Waterways of Holland & Belgium, past lazily spinning windmills, blossoming foliage and sleepy towns.
Looking for a Next-level Travel Experience?

If you love elevated, exclusive travel, you will want to join us on a breathtaking adventure in Amsterdam for the “Tulips Serenade” river cruise with Amadeus River Cruises!

See the beautiful tulip fields in bloom.

Explore the exquisite tulips in Amsterdam to the equally picturesque town of Edam, Amsterdam, renowned for its cheeses.

Discover the historic merchant houses and storefronts lining the canals of Middleburg for a once in a lifetime shopping experience

Share the same excitement and joy with others who appreciates the beauty of flowers and gardens.

IMAGINE…

Arriving in Amsterdam with a welcome cocktail and a celebratory welcome dinner. You will enjoy a performance on board by a traditional shanty choir, setting the mood for the days to come.

Cruise along the Waterways of Holland & Belgium, past lazily spinning windmills, blossoming foliage and sleepy towns. 

Relish in ‘the Venice of the North‘, the quaint villages and Renaissance cities of GhentAntwerp and Bruges medieval churches.

Intrigued? Let me tell you more…

Take in the wonderful sights of Rotterdam by visiting Kinderdijk, which houses the most unique windmill complex in the world, along with world–famous Keukenhof gardens with its 79 acres of breathtaking beauty. 

End this extraordinary cruise back in Amsterdam where you will cruise through the lovely, verdant canals of Amsterdam, stop in the charming fishing village of Volendam, and a cheese tasting in Edam!

A riot of flowers exploding in color and scent as well as centuries of history and culture make the Tulip Serenade a wonderful treat.

You will go home with new friends and memories that will truly last a lifetime.

MEET YOUR HOST

Savored Moments Travel is excited to travel with you on this Cruisetour of Alaska! Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a first-timer, Holland America’s 10-Day Denali Cruisetour is sure to exceed your expectations. It’s an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

We provide you with everything you need for the journey of a lifetime.

YOLANDA ROBERTSON

yolanda@savoredmomentstravel.com

Why this River Cruise?

AMADEUS RIVA

With sheer elegance and spacious luxury, Amadeus Riva embodies the spirit of adventure, cruising far and wide across countries and cultures. Discover the fine art of choice, both onboard and onshore. Enjoy trying new foods and drinks to appreciate the culinary experiences offered by a river cruise in Europe.

Accommodation

AMADEUS Riva Staterooms

Amadeus Suite with walk-out exterior balcony

Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Cabin with drop-down panoramic window

Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Cabin with panoramic window

Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

DINING & BAR VENUES

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities

Gourmet Cuisine

Each course is served with a strong sense of pride; before the plate is set in front of you, the culinary team has been hard at work preparing a perfect blend of authenticity featuring our own twist on traditional dishes with contemporary flair.

Panorama Bar and Lounge

The full-service bar offers signature and custom cocktails, draught beer and a selection of premium regional wines sources from local vineyards. Along with lunch and dinner options. 

Café Vienna

Immerse yourself in the origins of the unique Viennese coffeehouse tradition! 

The Café Vienna gives guests lavish room to imbibe delicious coffee variations or to indulge a sweet tooth with delectable confections.

itinerary

Your Exceptional Itinerary

8-DAY TULIPS SERENADE

See the beautiful tulip fields in bloomExplore the exquisite tulips in Amsterdam to the equally picturesque town of Edam, Amsterdam, renowned for its cheeses. Discover the historic merchant houses and storefronts lining the canals of Middleburg for a once in a lifetime shopping experience.  Share the same excitement and joy with others who appreciates the beauty of flowers and gardens.

  • DEPARTURE – 10:00 PM

Your Dutch adventure begins in Amsterdam, where you will embark in the afternoon. After a Welcome Cocktail and a celebratory Welcome Dinner, you will get to enjoy a performance on board by a traditional shanty choir, setting the mood for the days to come.

  • ARRIVAL – 8:00 AM | DEPARTURE: 6:30 PM

Voted “greenest city in Europe“, Arnhem rebuilt itself after the famed 1944 battle immortalized in the film “A Bridge Too Far“, and is now a thriving artists‘ town with fine museums and beautiful parks. 

Choose to join the morning city tour to appreciate its beautiful sights and delve deeper into the history of World War II at the War Museum. Later in the day, choose between a trip to the Open Air Museum with views of charming Dutch buildings, industries and crafts of bygone times and the Kröller-Müller-Museum, housing the second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. 

Relax on board in the evening, enjoying a delicious dinner as your vessel cruises onwards to Middelburg.

  • ARRIVAL – 11:00 AM | DEPARTURE: 6:00 PM

Before lunchtime, your cruise ship will dock in Middelburg. As one of the centers where the Dutch East India Company flourished in the 17th century, this lovely city features historic merchant houses and storefronts lining its canals. 

This afternoon, take part in a guided walking tour and learn more about its history and culture, or visit Netherland’s “morn wonder of the world,“ the Delta Works, which protect the southwest of the country from the sea. Continue to the historic village of Veere.

  • ARRIVAL – 2:00 AM | DEPARTURE: 7:30 PM

During the night, your vessel will dock in Ghent, the ultimate medieval city, which you can explore in the morning. Admire architecture preserved since the late Middle Ages and visit 13th century residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen or “Castle of the Counts“.

In the afternoon, join the excursion to Bruges, the capital of the province of West Flanders. With its cobbled streets, crooked bridges, meandering canals and World Heritage-listed medieval buildings, the Belgian city of Bruges is bursting with fantastic 12% brews, boutique chocolate-makers and canalside bars.

There’s also the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a double-decker chapel which has a Romanesque church down below and a neo-Gothic church up above.

  • ARRIVAL – 5:00 AM | DEPARTURE: 8:00 PM

Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium, welcomes you today. After breakfast, join the excursion to the politically and culturally significant city of Brussels. View the iconic Atomium, which was created for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair and, thanks to its popularity, was not torn down as originally planned. 

Visit the Cinquantenaire Park with its triumphal arch, built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence.

In the afternoon, explore Antwerp in a comfortable coach. Famous for its diamond trade, the city also boasts many cultural highlights such as the Cathedral of Our Lady with paintings by the famous Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. In the evening, enjoy dinner, while your vessel returns to the Netherlands.

  • ARRIVAL – 6:00 AM | DEPARTURE: 8:00 PM

Early morning, your ship will arrive in Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands. 

After breakfast, you can pay a visit to Kinderdijk, which houses the most unique windmill complex in the world. Built to drain water from the soil, these windmills are now protected by UNESCO and are one of the Netherlands’ most popular tourist destinations.

After lunch, you can explore the world–famous Keukenhof gardens. During dinner, the ship departs for the final leg of the cruise back to Amsterdam.

  • ARRIVAL & DISEMBARKATION – 5:00 AM

Amsterdam welcomes you back today with its enchanting blend of old-world charm and contemporary allure. 

In the morning, cruise through the lovely, verdant canals of Amsterdam while learning more about the city’s history and significance. 

After lunch, you can visit Waterland in North Holland, where you will stop in the charming fishing village of Volendam and the equally picturesque town of Edam. Renowned for its cheeses, this is the perfect spot for a cheese tasting (included in the excursion). 

This evening, the festive Captain’s Gala Dinner will provide a fitting finish to the day.

  • OVERNIGHT

Enjoy one more leisurely breakfast on board before disembarking. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home and looks forward to seeing you again in future.

trip costs

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TRIP COSTS:

Mozart Suite        $4045.00

Mozart A-1            $3,498.00

Strauss B-1           $3,219.00

Haydn C-1            $2,648.00 

 **Prices are per person with a double occupancy**

**Additional Early Booking Discount of $150.00 per person applicable to Published Price rates for passenger names reported by March 1, 2024.**

$400 per person non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking.

The balance is due by Monday December 2, 2024

Travel protection is available. Please contact us for a quote.

Availability is limited and will sell out very quickly.

Other restrictions may apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Oh! This is easy! We will host a pre-trip call so that we can all connect and get comfortable with each other!

Of course not! Each activity has been selected and arranged with the larger mission in mind, uncover all the wonders of Alaska! However, you can opt-out of any experience. (Please note however, there will not be any monetary credits made for opting out in scheduled activities). In addition, keep in mind that there will be time for rest and rejuvenation built into the itinerary. But please know, you always have the option of creating your own experience and relaxing in your room.

If you are looking to extend your stay on either end of your trip we are happy to offer suggestions and recommendations!

Yes you will.

We will guide you through this process.

We are always happy to jump on a call and speak with you! In fact we would LOVE it! Just email yolanda@savoredmomentstravel.com and we will get a call set up right away for you! Or call us at 828-341-1655.

You will return home with new friends and memories that will truly last a lifetime.

You do not want to miss this opportunity!


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