WHY IT PRICES: R.Iviera’s Amsterdam, Cologne, and Holland & Flanders cruises provide access to the Floriade Expo, an experience that is on the bucket list of both botanists and horticulturists alike. – Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulse

Riviera River Cruises is proud to announce that all departures from Amsterdam, Cologne and the Best of Holland & Flanders River Cruise in 2022 include a trip to the Floriade Expo in Almere, the Netherlands. Floriade, the largest public event in the Netherlands, is the world’s horticultural exhibition.

Riviera guests enjoy the colors and scents of a breathtaking selection of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, inspiring presentations from 40 countries, a spectacular greenhouse complex, a cable car over the Floriade Park, pavilions with sustainable innovations as well as a lively art and art cultural program. For more information about Riviera River Cruises and the Amsterdam, Cologne and Best of Holland & Flanders itinerary, call 888-838-8820 or visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com.

“The Netherlands is of course world famous for its brightly colored flower fields, but next year guests on one of our newest cruises can take an extraordinary trip to the Floriade Expo,” said Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice of Riviera River Cruises President Sales and Marketing North America. “Floriade only takes place once every 10 years and is a true feast for the senses that brings together countries from all over the world for a garden festival. On the Riviera we pride ourselves on such special details that make our guests’ trips even more unforgettable. We hope that when you book your clients for their European river cruise, you think of us first. “

The eight-day river cruise with Amsterdam, Cologne and the Best of Holland & Flanders takes you across the Dutch waterways and the Rhine from the Dutch capital to Rotterdam, to medieval Ghent and Belwer, the second largest city in Belgium, before arriving in beautiful Cologne.

For departures in 2022, guests have the option of either a full-day excursion to the Floriade Expo in Almere outside Amsterdam or a morning visit to the Floriade with free time in Amsterdam in the afternoon.

During the tours, guests can also admire the interesting architecture of Rotterdam, the UNESCO-protected historic center of Bruges and the double-pointed Gothic cathedral in Cologne, as well as visit the famous Kinderdijk windmills and either the Airborne Museum or Het Loo Castle near Arnhem .

Riviera River Cruises offers 20 routes on 10 rivers and waterways, including special departures for solo travelers at no extra charge. The Riviera fleet of 12 ships is one of the youngest in Europe with spacious cabins and suites. The cruises include culinary experiences, from a wonderful breakfast and four-course dinner with international and regional specialties to expert excursions to classic sights and lesser-known places.

Riviera guarantees exceptional value for money and promises never to add hidden surcharges or fees. Tips or drinks are not automatically included, so the choice is left to the guests.

For more information about Riviera River Cruises, call 888-838-8820 or call https://www.rivierarivercruises.com.

SOURCE: Riviera River Cruises press release