On day two we visit two of the area’s most charming destinations. We start in Harderwijk - a pretty town which is home to an attractive harbour, historic ramparts and Renaissance architecture. With over a hundred national monuments amongst the centre this town is steeped with history for you to explore. We then go to the former seat of Dutch royalty, the Het Loo Palace, to explore the sumptuous Baroque gardens and regal Stable Square.
If you choose to do our five day break, we include an excursion to Amsterdam. You will have a full day in this city to explore round their picturesque canals, museums and relaxing parks and pavement cafes.
*The day in Amsterdam is only available on the 5 day version of this tour. Please read the itinerary tab for full details of visits.
Day One (Holland) - Journey to your hotel from your chosen pick up point in the U.K.
Day Two (Het Loo Palace) - Have a leisurely breakfast, then we will commence on a short visit to Harderwijk. Here you can explore the town squares, shop till you drop, or choose to have a spot of lunch at one of the many outdoor top restaurants. In the afternoon we will set off for a visit to the beautiful Het Loo Palace Gardens, to discover the magnificent Palace Park, stunning Baroque Palace gardens and the regal Stable Square and Coach Houses.
Day Three (Keukenhof Park & the Dutch Bulb Fields) - Enjoy your breakfast before travel to Keukenhof Bulbfields at Lisse for a full day excursion. Here you can wander through the tulip fields and follow the waterways and streams through the stunning and unique parks.
Day Four (Journey Home) - Depart after breakfast for our journey back to the U.K. En-route to the port, time-permitting, we will visit a hypermarket or a wine/beer warehouse.
Day One (Holland) - Journey to your hotel from your chosen pick up point in the U.K.
Day Two (Het Loo Palace) - Have a leisurely breakfast, then we will commence on a short visit to Harderwijk. Here you can explore the town squares, shop till you drop, or choose to have a spot of lunch at one of the many outdoor top restaurants. In the afternoon we will set off for a visit to the beautiful Het Loo Palace Gardens, to discover the magnificent Palace Park, stunning Baroque Palace gardens and the regal Stable Square and Coach Houses.
Day Three (Keukenhof Park & the Dutch Bulb Fields) - Enjoy your breakfast before travel to Keukenhof Bulbfields at Lisse for a full day excursion. Here you can wander through the tulip fields and follow the waterways and streams through the stunning and unique parks.
Day Four (Amsterdam) - After breakfast you can enjoy another excursion to the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam. Explore the city by boat on one of their delightful boat cruises, see the many of the cultural museums, or sit in one of their riverfront cafes and watch the world go by - the day is of your choosing!
Day Five (Journey Home) - Depart after breakfast for our journey back to the U.K. En-route to the port, time-permitting, we will visit a hypermarket or a wine/beer warehouse.
NB The Het Loo Palace is currently undergoing renovations and will be closed until 2021.
You will stay three or four nights at a comfortable three-star hotel located within easy coaching distance of Amsterdam and the Bulb fields. Your hotel will have well-furnished en-suite bedrooms as well as a relaxing bar and restaurant where continental breakfast and 3 course buffet dinner will be included.
Single room supplements from only £109 (4 days) and from £129 (5 days)
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