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Netherlands & Belgium 2012

Campus Abroad: Holland & Belgium, April 24-May 2

Flower Gardens in the Netherlands.
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Itinerary

Details & Pricing

Hold my Spot

9 days/8 nights

Overnights

• 1 night aloft

• 7 nights MS Amadeus Diamond

Physical Activity Rating: Level 1

Co-sponsors: other academic institutions

Maximum group size: 138 travelers

Trip Brochure (PDF)

Reading Guide (PDF)

There is no better way to experience the beauty, history, and culture of Holland and Belgium than by cruising their legendary waterways. Enjoy Amsterdam, a beguiling city of canals and contrasts, then discover the Netherlands’ horticultural heritage at the Floriade, an experience 10 years in the making. Continue to The Hague and feel the reverberations of political history. Glimpse the scenes Vermeer immortalized in the picture-perfect vistas of Delft. Explore the renowned Zeeland coast, and learn about the Delta Works’ complex Storm Surge Barriers on Neeltje Jans Island. In Belgium, admire the amazing architecture and art of Bruges and the unrivaled charm of the important port city of Antwerp.

If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.