By Jan McDiarmid, Cruise Planners
Cruise & Land Specialist
There really isn’t anywhere more beautiful than Holland and Belgium in the spring, when the tulips are in full glorious bloom. What better way to see them than on a fabulous river cruise?
I was excited to hear that Uniworld was introducing a new Holland and Belgium at Tulip Time itinerary for Spring 2015. My husband, Stuart, and I had experienced our first river cruise with Uniworld so we could imagine what was in store.
To all lovers of the arts, nature, and history, the Holland-Belgium river cruise offers an opportunity not to be missed! Highlights include a demonstration of artisan chocolate-making at the renowned Planete Chocolat (Plant Chocolate) in Brussels (with a tasting included… no calories, of course). Visit a brewery in Antwerp, a beer-lover’s paradise, and tour the beautiful home of Peter Paul Rubens on the Wapper. Last, but not least, stroll through the legendary Keukenhof Gardens, the most beautiful spring garden in the world with seven million flower bulbs. And the best part: no additional charge because these daily excursions are included in the price of the cruise.
Uniworld ships are the perfect size, offering a great degree of intimacy with a world-class gourmet cuisine. Wandering off the ship, you immediately step into the heart of quaint villages and intriguing cities.
River Cruises also take you to other fascinating destinations throughout Europe, Asia, and Russia; beginning in 2016, Uniworld will be offering river cruises in India as well.
As one of my clients, Bill Shore, wrote, “Having only done ocean cruises, we had no idea what to expect on a river cruise. Now, we will likely focus on river cruises only….This was a real vacation—relaxing, serene, interesting… and the cost? I think it was minimal compared to value received.”
