Best of Holland - From £1,995

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OVERVIEW
Delight in the best of the Netherlands on this in-depth exploration. You'll visit Delft and Volendam to learn about regional traditions, see the works of great masters at the Rijksmuseum and even soak up some of that characteristic gezellig spirit with a family on their farm.
EXPERIENCES
Aalsmeer: The colossal Aalsmeer Flower Auction is the size of 200 football pitches and even has its own fire brigade, hairdresser and bicycle repairperson! Over 30,000 varieties are featured, the most popular of which are roses, tulips and chrysanthemums.

Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.

Amsterdam: The charming countryside of North Holland reveals its secrets behind perfecting Dutch cheese and crafting the traditional clog.

Amsterdam: Visit the Rijksmuseum, the national art gallery of the Netherlands, where you'll enjoy its exceptional collection of works by the Dutch masters.

Arnhem: See the John Frost Bridge, historic site of the 1944 Battle of Arnhem.

Delft: Visit the Delft Pottery factory to see how this delicate porcelain is created.

Leeuwarden: With your Local Specialist, walk the historic centre of Leeuwarden and learn about its iconic monuments.

Rotterdam: Witness the impressive market hall and Erasmus Bridge on your orientation of this modern city.

Zwolle: Experience the medieval centre of Zwolle on an orientation with your Travel Director.
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ITINERARY

What better place to start your jaunt through the Netherlands than Amsterdam! Spend your day strolling through its pretty streets beside tree-lined canals, stopping to enjoy coffee and speculaas along the way. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening on a scenic canal cruise, including a light meal and welcome drinks, admiring the centuries-old gabled façades of canal houses.

Delve into the Dutch Golden Age and its extraordinary art, architecture and history. Dive into Culture as you join a small group sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseum, where you’ll see the works of great Dutch masters, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. Spend the rest of the day exploring Amsterdam your way, perhaps visiting the floating flower market or strolling along the canals past its gabled facades. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience for dinner.

Rise with the birds this morning to visit Aalsmeer and its vibrant flower auction, filled with the vividly-hued blooms for which Holland is so famous. Alternatively, during the flowering season (late March until mid-May), we'll enjoy an included visit to the tulip gardens of Keukenhof. The mesmerising sight of millions of flowering bulbs planted across 32 hectares will leave you awestruck. This afternoon, travel via The Hague to the historic town of Delft and Dive Into Culture at the Royal Delft Pottery workshop where you'll gain insights into the production of this delicate hand-painted blue and white porcelain. Continue to edgy Rotterdam, which was rebuilt from the ground up after being destroyed during World War II. Your orientation tour will reveal an innovative city with architectural treasures worth capturing on camera and a vibrant multicultural scene around every turn.

Enjoy a morning at leisure, or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed village of Kinderdijk, famous for its 19 monumental windmills. Later we travel east to Arnhem to see the John Frost Bridge, so named as a tribute to the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days with a mere 750 soldiers, during the World War II Battle of Arnhem. Learn about this famous battle, inspiration behind the film 'A Bridge Too Far', on an included visit to the Airborne Museum at Oosterbeek.

Today, head north to the beautiful Hanseatic city of Zwolle, where your Travel Director will orientate you and you'll have free time to explore the historic centre. Perhaps climb the steps of the Peperbus for panoramic views of the city. Later, continue to Friesland where your Local Specialist will reveal the delights of Leeuwarden on a guided walk around this vibrant city full of art, beautiful architecture and medieval canals and streets.

Embark on a beautiful drive through Friesland en route to Volendam, a former fishing port on the edge of IJsselmeer. Dive Into Culture and learn about the craft of wooden clog making and Dutch cheese. Then meet Tom, miller of Katwoude, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit the mill and learn about the important role the mill plays in managing rising water levels. This evening, enjoy a celebratory Be My Guest experience with the Pauw family as you connect with locals over a traditional Dutch meal.

Say a fond tot ziens to Amsterdam and your newfound friends, closing the door on a memorable Dutch experience.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Bilderberg Garden - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Bilderberg Garden - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Veluwe de Beyaerd - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Fletcher Paleis Stadhouderlijk Ho - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Mercure City - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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