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Broadway, Tulips & Chocolate
April 16, 2023 to April 23, 2023
Sail from Brussels to Amsterdam on the Sheldt, Meuse, Dommel, De Lok and Amstel Rivers while discovering the tulips, chocolate and history of the beautiful region. Join Playbill Travel as we bring the best of Broadway to Belgium and The Netherlands on Uniworld’s beautiful River Queen from April 16 to April 23, 2023.
Join Playbill Travel and Broadway’s brightest stars as we cruise from Belgium to The Netherlands, beginning in the historic yet contemporary capital city of Brussels.
After departing Brussels, the River Queen will take us to Antwerp, Maastricht, Nuenen, Heusden, and Schoonhoven, before ending in Amsterdam. We will discover the rich and vibrant culinary tradition of the area, especially the chocolate. Other highlights will include exploring the diamond capital of the world, following in Van Gogh’s footsteps, and of course, the tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.
As always, Playbill Travel will bring along a fantastic lineup of Broadway stars who will stun you with their wonderful performances. Please join us for Broadway, Tulips & Chocolate, for what we know will be an incredible adventure!
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Itinerary
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Brussels, Belgium
Monday, April 17, 2023
Brussels, Belgium
SET SAIL: 07:00 PM
SET SAIL: 07:00 PM
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Antwerp, Belgium
ARRIVE: 05:00 AM
DEPART: 06:00 PM
ARRIVE: 05:00 AM
DEPART: 06:00 PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Maastricht, The Netherlands
ARRIVE: 09:00 AM
DEPART: 07:00 PM
ARRIVE: 09:00 AM
DEPART: 07:00 PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Cuijk (Nuenen), The Netherlands
ARRIVE: 07:00 AM
DEPART: 09:00 AM
ARRIVE: 07:00 AM
DEPART: 09:00 AM
Heusden, The Netherlands
ARRIVE: 04:30 PM
DEPART: 11:30 PM
ARRIVE: 04:30 PM
DEPART: 11:30 PM
Friday, April 21, 2023
Schoonhoven (Kinderijk), The Netherlands
ARRIVE: 01:00 PM
DEPART: 05:00 PM
ARRIVE: 01:00 PM
DEPART: 05:00 PM
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ARRIVE: 12:00 AM
ARRIVE: 12:00 AM
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
DISEMBARK: 09:00 AM
DISEMBARK: 09:00 AM
Ports of Call
Sail from Brussels to Amsterdam and watch the stunning landscape of windmills, waterways and rows of blooming color unfold. With ports of call in Antwerp, Maastricht, Nuenen, Heusden and Schoonhoven you’ll find an ideal mix of old and new, historic and modern, in some of Europe’s liveliest cities.
Brussels
Explore the capitol of Belgium, where one can find a treasure trove of historic architecture, museums, and culinary gold, otherwise known as chocolate!
Antwerp
Antwerp has a long and impressive history as a critical protected port from the always dangerous Atlantic Ocean. It is the second busiest port in Europe.
Maastricht
Maastricht is a youthful university city with medieval-era architecture and 1670 national heritage sites. Maastricht is located in the Limburg province of the Netherlands.
Cuijk (Nuenen)
Follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps and stroll through Nuenen, where the artist once lived and painted “The Potato Eaters.”
Heusden
If you love to travel back to the 17th century, the city of Heusden is the place for you. The fortified city has completely renovated all of its fortifications and it boasts 134 buildings that are listed as monuments.
Schoonhoven (Kinderdijk)
We dock in Schoonhoven, where we can bike or stroll around the silversmithing town, best known for its abundance of brilliant silversmiths, clock makers and quaint shop-lined avenues.
Amsterdam
Our final full day will be spent in the Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam. This is TULIP DAY! If you love tulips and wish to see millions of tulips, (175,000 per acre) this day is your day.
