Tulips and Windmills • March 29th-April 8th, 2009

Are you ready to experience breathtaking scenery? View old-world charm and architecture? Then join us as we embark on the ultimate 10-day spring vacation where we cruise through the Low Countries. Holland’s floral splendor only happens in the springtime, and who better to experience this with, than your friends and family! This trip is open to all FCNB Customers and guests. We will begin this wonderful expedition on March 29th – April 8th.  

All Aboard! Our first few days will be spent in Amsterdam, where we will be whisked away on our ship, the beautiful Viking Spirit. The Viking Spirit offers an intimate atmosphere where passengers can really get to know fellow vacationers. The ship features all “river view” staterooms, elegantly appointed public areas, fine dining, and spacious outside decks to promenade and take in the fresh air and breathtaking scenery.  While in Amsterdam, we will also be visiting the Van Gogh Museum, which features this magnificent and legendary artist’s works and contemporaries. A canal tour by glass-topped boat, takes you on a journey through the city’s Golden Age.  

Next stop, Hoorn and Volendam! We will go on a guided walk through Hoorn’s cobbled streets where we will see the age-old cheese warehouse and the Westfries Museum located in the town’s main square! From there we cruise on through to Volendam, a quaint fishing village where fishermen still dress in traditional costume. Here, we can stroll through the village and visit a charming local bakery shop while we look for treasures to take home! Our next adventure begins in Arnhem, where we journey into the 17th Century Paleis Het Loo, which has been the Dutch royal family’s summer home for over 300 years! We will take a guided tour through the beauty of this age-old wonder, where we see beautifully furnished rooms and architecture. An old-world garden completes this tour, and will amaze you with all its charm. From here we cruise through to Nijmegen, where the evening is yours to do as you please! 

Get ready for more excitement as we journey through Dordrecht, into Kinderdijk, where we can bask in the greatness of their 18th Century system of windmills. We will tour a working windmill at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, we will voyage back to Dordrecht, where you are free to explore Dordrecht’s Old Quarter, city gate, and 14th Century church. Our next city, Antwerp, is full of beauty and splendor. A city tour features the Cathedral of Our Lady with its three monumental altarpieces painted by Peter Paul Rubens, the Grand Square, which is surrounded by the Golden Age Town Hall and guild halls, and Steen Castles, which is Antwerp’s oldest building. After Antwerp, we travel on to one of the oldest towns in Flanders, Brugge. Our city walk visits the Church of Our Lady, with its famous Madonna and Child sculpted by Michelangelo. Also explore the Beguinage, a hidden courtyard inhabited by nuns.  

The next journey is quite eventful; the Viking Spirit cruises into three towns in one day! First we walk through medieval Middleburg with its dramatic 16th Century Gothic town hall. From here, travel to Neeltje Jans Expo to learn more about how the Delta Works protect Holland from the sea. See the hydraulic lock system and walk along the massive dam. During the evening, we arrive in Rotterdam; rebuilt after a vast amount of World War II destruction, it is the world’s second largest port. The next day we travel back to Amsterdam to see the picturesque Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest floral park. Admire the stunning floral beauty at both indoor and outdoor exhibits of millions of vibrant blooms. The rest of the day and night is yours to discover the hidden treasures that Amsterdam has to offer. Then it is home to Missouri! 

Trip includes Round trip airfare, MotorCoach transfers, 9 night cruise, all meal on board ships, 8 guided tours, all shipboard activities, and baggage handling through out trip. You will also receive port charges, departure taxes and airport facility charges, and travel insurance.

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For more information, please contact: Rosella Roberts, First Community National Bank, 402 W. Main St., Steelville, MO 65565, (573)-775-2151.  You can also stop by one of our seven financial centers located in Steelville, Cuba, Sullivan, Vienna, Rolla and Eureka for a trip flyer.  If desired, you can even have your deposit automatically debited from your Prestige checking account.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join?  Become a Prestige Account holder today and you will automatically become a Prestige Travel Club Member. 

How can I find out more about the trips?  If you are interested in more details of any of these trips or would like to register for any of them, please ask for a complete flier at any one of our six financial centers or e-mail Rosella Roberts and request more information. 

What are Travel Club Passbook points?  Each trip has a point value. When you reach a certain amount of points in your Travel Club Passbook you will be able to choose from an assortment of great items such as a travel bag, jacket, polo shirt, travel mug and much more.

When I join can I take a guest? Absolutely! In fact, if you take a guest with you on a one day trip you'll earn 10 bonus Passbook points. Take a guest on an overnight trip and earn 20 bonus Passbook points.