Keukenhof and the Floriade Rex Rheni

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

Admire the colourful flora of Keukenhof Gardens and the Floriade Expo, and enjoy a day in Amsterdam on this cruise through the Netherlands.

– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight. Day 2: Amsterdam to Zwolle. Today there's an included full-day excursion to Keukenhof gardens, 'the most beautiful spring garden in the world!' Admire colourful displays of tulips, dafodils and hyacinths and pick up ideas for your own garden from the themed gardens here. You will rejoin your ship in Zwolle where she moors overnight. Day 3: Zwolle to Kampen. This morning you may like to visit Nijenhuis Castle and its sculpture garden on an optional excursion. Enjoy some free time this afternoon, admiring architecture dating back to the 15th century when the town of Zwolle was a member of the wealthy trading organisation, the Hanseatic League. Continue sailing to Kampen this evening, where your ship will moor overnight.

Day 4: Kampen to Urk. Perhaps spend the morning driving through the colourful tulip fields of the Noordoostpolder on an optional excursion. Leave at lunchtime for Urk, arriving this afternoon, and enjoy some free time before rejoining your ship.

Day 5: Urk to Lelystad. An optional excursion this morning visits the lake town of Giethoorn and includes a cruise along the historic canals aboard a motorised punt. Continue sailing to Lelystad this afternoon, arriving late afternoon for an overnight mooring. Day 6: Lelystad to Amsterdam. This morning, step on the shuttle bus for your included full-day visit to the Floriade Expo held in Almere. This world horticultural exhibition will last six months, and displays hundreds of species of flowers, plants and vegetables, alongside 40 country presentations, a greenhouse complex and a cable car providing panoramic views across the site. A ride on the cable car will be included with your ticket. After your day at the Expo you’ll travel back to your ship, which will depart for Amsterdam later in the evening.

See tulips in Holland

Amsterdam in Bloom grades, subject to availability

SO MUCH INCLUDED…

Included travel insurance

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Cruise Host

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Plus… Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

● Keukenhof Gardens ● Floriade Expo

Amsterdam Urk

Leylstad

NETHERLANDS

Kampen

Zwolle

Day 7: Amsterdam . Enjoy a full day in this iconic city where a choice of optional excursions is available. Perhaps see the highlights during a coach tour and canal cruise, or embark on a culinary themed walking tour for the opportunity to sample local delicacies along the way. This afternoon perhaps visit Volendam, Edam and the Katwoude cheese farm on another optional excursion. Your ship remains moored here overnight. Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after breakfast and return to the UK.

Visit Holland's beautiful Keukenhof Gardens

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

Amsterdam. 2 nights with breakfasts

included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is just a short walk from the tram stop which connects with Amsterdam Central, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

Prices are £s per person from: May 1, 2022 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1499 1349* Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1599 1449 Main Deck Twin (C) 1799* Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1779 1629* Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1999* Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1599 1449 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1999* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 1779 1629* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 2349* Cruise code AH299 Keukenhof and Floriade. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details. TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are at an additional cost and all excursions are subject to availability and change.