Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Chamber Travel Program: Holland & Belgium Springtime River Cruise (April 2026). The Fall 2026 will be announced once confirmation is made (think beer stein & lederhosen…..).

A representative from Collette, a world-premier travel company, will offer informational meetings on both destinations. These meetings will give you a better idea of pricing, travel itinerary, deadlines, etc.

Holland & Belgium Springtime River Cruise will be presented on Monday, March 10 at 5pm at the First Baptist Church of Effingham.

The River Cruise trip details include:
  • April 14-22, 2026
  • 9 days, 20 meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
  • Round trip group transportation from Effingham to Chicago O’Hare
  • Round trip air from O’Hare, air taxes & fees, and hotel transfers

Highlights:
Savor springtime in Holland and Belgium with a cruise that features blooming tulip fields and iconic windmills. Enjoy a canal cruise in the heart of Amsterdam.Stop in Arnhem, the favorite summer retreat of the Dutch royal family. Step into medieval times during a Bruges walking tour. Explore Kinderdijk and see Holland’s iconic windmills. Relax as you make your way along picturesque scenery and visit beloved cities such as Amsterdam, and Bruges.Visit Keukenhof Gardens, home to more than 7 million tulips.

 

Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest will be presented on TBD at 5pm at the First Baptist Church of Effingham.

The Oktoberfest trip details include:
  • Fall 2026
  • 10 days, 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
  • Round trip group transportation from Effingham to Chicago O’Hare
  • Round trip air from O’Hare, air taxes & fees, and hotel transfers

Highlights:
Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries and Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest. Spend four nights in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and three nights in the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Spend your last night in the vibrant city of Munich. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker & yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart’s birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. Sample traditional regional cuisine at some of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Europe. Toast to tradition at Munich’s Oktoberfest, dating back to the 1800s. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.


More information about the Chamber Destinations travel program can be found online at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/Chamber-Destinations-2/ or by calling Effingham Travel Agency at (217) 342-3965.
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