SUNDAY
Meet in Amsterdam and transfer to 'La Nouvelle Etoile,' moored in the center of Haarlem on the River Spaarne. After a champagne welcome, enjoy a relaxing cruise to Zaandam before a gourmet dinner on board.

MONDAY
After breakfast, drive to the reconstructed village of Zaanse Schans to see a working windmill, then visit a clog maker and a cheese maker. The afternoon cruise is through the heart of Amsterdam, the capital of and largest city in Holland, continuing along the Amstel River to Ouderkerk. Stop at a vodka distillery for a special tour with the owner.

TUESDAY
Enjoy an early excursion today to colorful Aalsmeer, the largest flower auction in the world. Millions of flowering bulbs and plants trade hands here every day, in an auction building containing more than 240 acres of floor space. Back on board 'La Nouvelle Etoile,' cruise to the cheese capital of Gouda. After lunch, visit a local cheese farm with time to shop or take in the city's architecture, including the remarkable 16th-century stained glass at St. Janskerk.

WEDNESDAY
Cruise to Rotterdam this morning, continuing to the historic town of Delft, the epitome of an old-fashioned Dutch town with quaint shops and picturesque canals. Visit the pottery works where the town's famous porcelain is still painted by hand. After lunch, there is time at leisure to explore the old city center with its intricate tapestry of cobbled streets and charming pedestrian bridges.

THURSDAY
A morning cruise past Leiden crosses the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the afternoon at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, a famous 79-acre park containing millions of colorful flowers. One of the most photographed places in the world, Keukenhof - which is only open in the spring - is also home to the largest sculpture park in Holland.

FRIDAY
Cruise back to Haarlem today to visit the Cruquius Museum, a historic pumping station that originally helped to drain Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake). Then explore the museum dedicated to Dutch portrait artist Frans Hals. This evening, 'La Nouvelle Etoile' hosts a special farewell dinner.

SATURDAY
After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam where your tour ends.

The salon/dining room aboard 'La Nouvelle Etoile' is furnished with handcrafted teak and lined with picture windows that offer panoramic views of the passing scenery. Gourmet meals are prepared using ingredients from the vessel's own herb garden. In addition to the exercise room, guests can relax in a large Jacuzzi on the sun deck or in the shade of an electrically operated canopy. Spacious guest suites have double washbasins, oversized showers and refined décor.

Outlets in all cabins and their bathrooms are fitted for American voltage, making converters unnecessary.

FRANCE
'La Nouvelle Etoile' cruises three unique regions, each with its own scenic beauty. Burgundy, the very heart of France, is a place of historic sites, unforgettable scenery and world-famous vintages. Champagne and its sparkling namesake have been renowned since the Middle Ages as a veritable celebration of life. Alsace-Lorraine is a tapestry of French and German influences, noted for its fine cuisine. Its grand city of Strasbourg is a center of European culture.

GERMANY'S MOSELLE REGION
The valley of the River Moselle is a fascinating blend of ancient culture, winemaking traditions and spectacular countryside with a unique charm all its own. Numerous hilltop castles attest to the area's impressive Roman legacy - and world-famous vineyards, punctuated by romantic riverside villages, are terraced neatly into the hillsides. 'La Nouvelle Etoile' cruises the Moselle in autumn, when the bountiful harvest prompts numerous festivals and celebrations.

Departure Date Departing Sundays	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement	Full Barge Charter 6 nights
July 19 - August 15 October 18 - 24	$ 6,500	$ 3,250	$48,900
May 31 - July 18 August 23 - October 17	$ 6,900	$ 3,450	$52,900
Departs from the hotel chosen by the charter group on Sunday's at 1:30 or 3:30 PM.

Deck Plan

Length: 129 feet Width: 18 feet Passengers: 8 Crew: 5 Cabins: 4 twin / double cabins All outside facing staterooms with en-suite bathrooms