Description
Highlights:Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, Volendam, Cruising the Dutch Waterways, Cheese Factory visit
Springtime in Holland heralds the advent of the bulbfields season, creating a vibrant blanket of colours and sweet aromas of gigantic proportions. This five day cruise combines visits to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens - the most spectacular array of gardens and floral displays in the world - and cosmopolitan Amsterdam, with great on board hospitality and lots more besides.
Itinerary
Your Excursions
DAY 1: From local joining points we head across the Channel and onwards to Antwerp to board the MS Europe in time for cocktails and dinner.
DAY 2: A day of cruising across the inland seas and locks of Holland to reach the busy port of Rotterdam. This evening includes a gala dinner on board.
DAY 3: This morning we cruise to Utrecht. This afternoon we travel by coach to the world famous Keukenhof Gardens. Here there is time to stroll around the park and explore amazing displays of spring flowers exhibited in the extensive grounds and indoor pavilions. We re-join our ship in Amsterdam.
DAY 4: This morning we make our way to pretty Volendam, characterised by its small houses and drawbridges over the canals, and retaining its strong fishing links. From here we make our way to a cheese factory to reveal the secrets to the famous Gouda cheese from the region. Returning to Amsterdam for lunch, the afternoon is then free to explore the city at leisure.
DAY 5: After breakfast we disembark and make our way back to Calais for our return crossing and homeward bound.
Everything Included - Continental
- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Return Channel crossings
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- Excursionsas stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
Pick-up Arrangements
01603 886767
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Venue Information
MS Europe
This elegant vessel has 90 cabins across three decks and was fully renovated in 2016. It has a restaurant and lounge bar with dance floor on the main deck and a large sun deck with sun loungers with a large shaded area up above.
Cabin Facilities include:
- Double bed, shower & WC
- Satellite television
- Safe
- 220v electricity
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi