2-night pre-extension - $599 per person
Day 1
Transfer from the airport to the moderate first class Beaumont Hotel (or similar) in Maastricht’s lively city center.* Free time to relax, enjoy the charming scenery and sample some local cuisine.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, set off on a guided walking tour of Maastricht, featuring several magnificent churches and the famous 17th-century Town Hall that stands in Market Square. Your tour ends at the Vrijhof Square, the city’s main hub; its atmosphere is so comfortable that it is sometimes known as the Living Room of Maastricht. During free time this afternoon you can do some exploring or visit one of the city’s museums, such as the Bonnefanten Art Museum or the Natural History Museum. Make sure to try some of the regional specialties, simple yet delicious desserts and of course the local beers. Relaxing with a beverage while watching the world go by is a favorite pastime of Maastrichters, and their hospitality will make you feel right at home. (B)
Day 3
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a short ride out to Venlo for your day at the Floriade. Stroll through the parks, listening to beautiful music. Explore the five themed areas—Relax & Heal, Green Engine, Education & Innovation, Environment and World Stage Show—and ride the cable car for a bird’s eye view. Check out the cultural programs, featuring more than 900 acts during the course of the festival (early April to early October). At the end of the day, we take you to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)
The following meals are included:
B = Breakfast
*For 2012, transfers are not included. Let us know if you would like help arranging your airport transfers. For 2013, airport transfers are included if Viking air offer is purchased and flight arrival or departure date coincides with cruise/tour start or finish date only.