De cruissteiger op Marken is een idee van rederij AMA Waterways. Die hebben momenteel één arrangement waarin Edam/Volendam (en straks Marken) zit: de "Tulip Time Cruise", 9-daags, voor de Amerikaanse markt bestemd. Hieronder het programma van dag 1 t/m 4, met één namiddag in deze contreien. Superstrak programma, die mensen hebben echt geen tijd om hier € 35 pp. te spenderen. We zijn een bejaardenuitlaatplek.
Day 1 DEPART USA/CANADA: Board your international flight to Amsterdam, Holland.
Day 2 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND - EMBARKATION: Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating 700-year old history. Explore its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, lively marketplaces and exciting nightlife. This evening, meet your fellow passengers on board at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3 AMSTERDAM - VOLENDAM - EDAM: After breakfast, enjoy a scenic morning cruise through the historic harbor and canals of Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous house where Anne Frank spent years in hiding during World War II. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour that includes windmills and other iconic landmarks. Return to the ship for lunch while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbor and see the fishing fleet and fish auction building. Continue by motor coach to Edam, where you will sample some of its famous cheese and see the Old Quarter’s beautiful houses and churches. Another option this afternoon is to take a scenic bicycle ride through North Holland (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)
Day 4 ARNHEM - NIJMEGEN: Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and see the Battle of Arnhem Bridge made famous by the classic film “A Bridge Too Far.” You’ll also visit the Airborne Museum and learn more about the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major campaigns of World War II. As an alternative, take a picturesque bike tour of the city (capacity controlled), or enjoy a tour of Het Loo Palace, a Dutch Baroque building designed by Dutch masters Jacob Roman and Johan van Swieten. Return to the ship and enjoy scenic cruising as you sail through Holland en route to Belgium. (B,L,D)