Brightwater Holidays - Floriade 2022 - US Feb 2022

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At the expo Spanning six months and launching on 14th April 2022, Floriade will take center stage in the city of Almere as it celebrates green and sustainable technology.

Designed to be something of a ‘living laboratory’ Floriade will offer interactive exhibits that support its four sub-themes.

Tasting sessions, ow rkshops, attractions and even an 850-meter cable car that sustainably connects the northern and southern parts of the park itself will help illustrate its ethos. You’ll also find shopping, food outlets and live music to keep you entertained throughout your visit to the Floriade Expo.

Flexible booking for 2022 As we continue to navigate our new world of travel, we understand that flexible booking will still be important to you, our valued guests. This is why we’ve made it possible for you to book your 2022 vacation with us completely risk-free thanks to our longest ever cooling off period.*

Many itineraries to choose from The one thing that each of our Floriade itineraries has in common is a full day’s visit to the expo itself – other than that, feel free to choose what suits you best! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, you want to tick Keukenhof with its incredible tulips off your bucket list or you’re looking for a cruise, there’s a Floriade vacation to suit you. We also offer a variety of travel options including Eurostar, air or by coach and ferry - please see each tour for more details.

What’s on at Floriade 2022?

Floriade 2022 will focus on the idea of ‘Growing Green Cities’, with the four sub-themes being green, food, energy and health. The festival will offer a unique chance for exhibitors to showcase sustainable developments that will help support these trends and the overarching philosophy in general.

Interestingly, Floriade has pledged that almost all new buildings created in anticipation of the Expo will have a function in the future as a new city district in Almere named Hortus.

In good hands Choose Brightwater for your Floriade 2022 vacation and not only will you be choosing great value for money, you’ll benefit from our 30 years of experience and award-winning service.

Please note, many of our tours are based in Almere itself, meaning we can maximize our time at the Expo. See the following tour pages for details of all hotel locations.

Full financial protection All our vacations are fully bonded and protected. The air vacation packages in this brochure are ATOL Protected, since we hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 4498. ATOL protection does not apply to all vacation and travel services in this brochure. Vacations without flights are protected by ABTOT. This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, your vacation would be completed or refunded.

* Book with complete confidence knowing that you can transfer or cancel without any penalty up to 10 weeks prior to departure.

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Green Living

FLORIADE

& KEUKENHOF

n this tour, one of many variations that we will O be offering throught 2022, our day at Floriade is combined with a visit to Keukenhof, one of Europe’s

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most spectacular gardens, planted with over seven million bulbs and countless varieties of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Lillies, roses, carnations and irises also feature in an imaginative series of displays and a variety of different gardens. These include an English-style landscape garden with winding paths, a Japanese country garden and a walled area with historical varieties. Four pavilions house rotating displays and flower exhibits.

We are based at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, conveniently located in the center of Almere, meaning negligible transfer times between the hotel and the Floriade site.

Your Itinerary Day 1 Depart by coach and ferry or by Eurostar and transfer to our comfortable 4-star hotel, conveniently located in the center of Almere and therefore within easy reach of the Floriade site.

Day 2 Today, we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B) Day 3 We conclude with a visit to the famous gardens of Keukenhof, with their masses of tulips and daffodils. Seven million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulip create a kaleidoscope of color. Later we return to our original departure points either by coach and ferry or

by Eurostar from Amsterdam depending on the package chosen. (B)

Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

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Keukenhof

Your Tour Includes » Two nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Almere (dinner supplement $85pp) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Ferry crossings or rail travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices

By coach and ferry 29 April from $640pp 3 May from $640pp Single Supplement $140

By Eurostar 29 April from $805pp 3 May from $805pp Single Supplement $140

Amsterdam

FLORIADE EXPRESS

BY FERRY OR EUROSTAR

you are looking for a short but sweet visit to The Netherlands Ithisfcombined with a full day to sample the many delights of the Floriade, is the tour for you.

To reach our hotel choose between the traditional delights of a classic channel ferry crossing and leisurely coach journey or a relaxed high speed train direct by Eurostar to Rotterdam and onward transfer by coach.

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The next day is spent at the Floriade site in Almere, exploring the many exhibits and demonstration gardens. On our last day we transfer to Amsterdam where we have free time to enjoy the multiple attractions of this unique city, with the opportunity to visit museums or take a canal cruise. Later we return to our original departure point either by coach and ferry or by Eurostar from Amsterdam.

Tropen Museum

Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart from London, Gatwick and Dover today and take the ferry from Dover to Calais before continuing to our hotel near The Hague. Alternatively, depart from London St Pancras by Eurostar to Rotterdam and continue by local coach to our hotel. (D) Day 2 After breakfast we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B & D) Day 3 Transfer to Amsterdam where the morning and early afternoon is free to explore

this historic and vibrant city. You may wish to take a canal cruise, browse the floating flower market or visit the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, or indeed any of the many other museums in Amsterdam. Later we return to our original departure points either by coach and ferry or by Eurostar from Amsterdam depending on the package chosen. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Your Tour Includes » Two nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast at the 4-star NH Hotel Zoetermeer (or similar) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Ferry crossings or rail travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices By coach and ferry 15 July from $595pp 9 August from $595pp 16 September from $625pp Single Supplement $140

By Eurostar 15 July 9 August 16 September

Rijksmuseum

from $765pp from $765pp from $795pp

Single Supplement $140

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TREASURES OF HOLLAND 4 DAYS FROM

$835

Keukenhof

n this series of tours, named for the horticultural treasures on offer and already one of our most popular offerings, we take O the opportunity to combine our day at Floriade with visits to the gardens of De Wiersse, one of the most beautiful gardens in The Netherlands, and Het Loo Palace which has been undergoing major renovations and is recognised as one of Europe’s foremost formal gardens. We also visit the Van Loon Museum in Amsterdam, a magnificent canal-side mansion from the Dutch ‘Golden Age’, complemented by an exquisite formal garden. In April or early May this is replaced with a visit to Keukenhof, one of the most famous gardens in the world, with its dazzling display of millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths producing a kaleidscope of vibrant spring colors.

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Amsterdam

Your Itinerary Departures & Prices

Day 1 Depart by coach and ferry, Eurostar or air from London (other airports on request) and transfer to our comfortable hotel.

by coach and ferry 29 April 10 June 12 July 9 August

Day 2 This morning we drive to the country house and garden of De Wiersse, described by a leading Dutch newspaper as “the most beautiful garden in the Netherlands”. We then visit Het Loo Palace, recognised as one of Europe’s finest formal gardens. (B) Day 3 Today, we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B) Day 4 April & early May: This morning we visit one of the most famous gardens in the world - Keukenhof. This is the bulb grower’s magnificent display of all the different tulip, daffodil and hyacinth varieties.

Late May and June onwards: We transfer to Amsterdam where we visit the Museum Van Loon, a magnificent canal-side private residence from the Dutch ‘Golden Age’, perfectly complemented by a formal garden.

Later, we return by coach and ferry, Eurostar or air to our original departure points. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

from $890pp from $890pp from $835pp from $835pp

Single Supplement $150

by Eurostar or air De Wiersse

Your Tour Includes » Three nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Almere (dinner supplement $130pp). Our 29 April departure is based at the 4-star Fletcher Hotel, Amersfoort (dinner supplement $150pp) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel » Ferry crossings or rail/air travel (regional departures available at a supplement) » Services of a professional tour manager

24 April 29 April* 5 May 24 May 21 June 5 August 9 September 7 October

from $1185pp from $1115pp from $1185pp from $1115pp from $1115pp from $1115pp from $1115pp from $1115pp

Single Supplement $210 *This date is based at the 4-star Fletcher Hotel, Amersfoort by overnight ferry from Hull 28 April from $1255pp 2 May from $1255pp Single Supplement $415

Het Loo

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FLORIADE AND A

DUTCH BULBFIELDS CRUISE

O SPA N C LA AP E S RI S R T F L EM EW D EP AI AR NI TU NG RE

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Keukenhof Gardens

a riot of color among the beautiful bulbfields of Holland. For vibrancy, color and serious charm, nothing quite compares to E njoy the sight of millions of flowering bulbs carpeting the fields in a radiant patchwork of color.

In addition to our full day at Floriade, further highlights include Keukenhof, one of the biggest and best flower gardens in the world, with seven million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulip creating a kaleidoscope of color; Rubens House, Antwerp botanic garden and the Museum Van Loon, set in a grand canal-side residence in Amsterdam.

Our river cruiser has a large, comfortable forward lounge, a well-stocked bar and a separate restaurant, and a tasteful, relaxed and distinctively French ambience. There is also an attractive, partially-covered sun deck area and the friendly and attentive crew will cater for your every need. The cabins are spacious and well-equipped, with twin berths, TV, shower and toilet. All have windows which offer excellent views, the largest being on the upper deck.

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Van Loon Museum

Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart from London by Eurostar to Brussels then on to Antwerp. On arrival we tour the historic center with visits to the Rubens House and the 200-year-old Botanic Garden. We later board our ship, the MS Beethoven/MS La Bohème. Prior to dinner there will be a welcome cocktail reception with the crew. (D) Day 2 We have a leisurely day on board our ship, as we cruise from Antwerp to Rotterdam, crossing the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde, two sheltered inlets off the North Sea. (FB) Day 3 This morning we have a leisurely cruise to Utrecht. After lunch on board, we visit Keukenhof, one of the most famous gardens in the world. Over seven million

bulbs are planted annually, including tulips and daffodils. We later re-join our ship in Amsterdam. Following dinner the evening is free to explore or alternatively join our optional canal cruise to view this spectacular city at night. (FB) Day 4 After breakfast on board we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (FB) Day 5 We begin with a visit to the Museum Van Loon, a magnificent canal-side private residence, complemented by fine formal gardens. Later, we take the train from Amsterdam to Brussels and continue via Eurostar to London. (B)

Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, FB: Full Board D: Dinner

This tour is also available at the same price including air travel between London and Amsterdam. Flights are also available from regional airports at a supplement.

Your Tour Includes » Four nights’ full board (including three lunches and wine or beer) on board the MS Beethoven (April) or MS La Bohème (May) in a main deck cabin (upgrades available at a supplement) » Standard class rail travel from London to Antwerp and Amsterdam to London (first class upgrades at a supplement) » All visits as outlined in itinerary » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices 29 April 4 May

from $1815pp from $1815pp

Single Supplement $420 Middle Deck Supplement - $175pp Upper Deck Supplement - $210pp

MS Beethoven

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Het Loo

FLORIADE

AND GARDENS OF HOLLAND his longer version of our Floriade tour includes visits to two of T the best gardens in The Netherlands. Mien Ruys is a key figure in Dutch gardening and her extensive garden reflects her influence, with

25 different areas, each with a distinct character. The dazzling garden created by Ada Hofman is the largest complex of water gardens in Holland, with no fewer than 30 separate gardens and 50 ponds. The way the water reflects both the planting and the sky is breathtaking. We also visit the beautiful country house garden of De Wiersse, the sumptuous formal gardens of Het Loo and the fascinating outdoor museum complex at Zaanse Schans, complete with its iconic windmills.

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Your Itinerary Day 1 Depart by coach and ferry or by Eurostar and transfer to our comfortable accommodation at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Almere, conveniently located close to the Floriade site.

Day 2 Today, we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B) Day 3 We visit two of Holland’s finest gardens today. The first is that of Mien Ruys, who dominates the story of 20th century gardening in the Netherlands. The garden contains some 25 different areas, each with a distinct character. Some are dedicated to habitats, the Water Garden and the Sun Border for example; some to specific types of plants like the Mixed Border and Herb Garden and some to special effects. We move on to Loozen Gramsbergen, where we visit the dazzling garden created by Ada Hofman. This is the largest, most complex series of water gardens in Holland, with no fewer than 30 gardens, 50 ponds and 3,000 different types of plants, developed with great

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Zaanse Schans

vigour and creativity since 1987. The ponds are of differing sizes and reflect both the surrounding plantings and the sky to great effect. (B) Day 4 This morning we drive to the country house and garden of De Wiersse, described by a leading Dutch newspaper as “the most beautiful garden in the Netherlands”.

In the afternoon, we visit Het Loo Palace, recognised as one of Europe’s finest formal gardens. (B) Day 5 We travel into Amsterdam today and visit the Rijksmuseum. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure. (B) Day 6 We visit the outdoor museum complex at Zaanse Schans before returning to the UK either by coach and ferry or by Eurostar from Amsterdam depending on the package chosen. (B)

Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Your Tour Includes » Five nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Almere (dinner supplement $210pp) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel » Ferry crossings or rail travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices By coach and ferry 24 May from $1365pp 24 June from $1365pp 16 September from $1365pp Single Supplement $415

By Eurostar 24 May 24 June 16 September

from $1535pp from $1535pp from $1535pp

Single Supplement $415

Tulip fields

FLORIADE AND

HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLLAND flavor of traditional Dutch villages and way of life combined with F ortheacontemporary style of Floriade, this vacation ticks all the boxes.

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Following our full day at the Expo in Almere, we have an optional excursion to the scenic area north of Amsterdam that lies beside what was formerly the Zuiderzee (Southern sea) and is now the freshwater lake known as the IJsselmeer. Here we will visit Volendam, a picturesque fishing port of colorful houses and narrow alleyways, where traditional costumes can still be glimpsed.

We then cross the causeway to what was formerly the island of Marken, where we find another old-fashioned and quaint fishing town with ancient wooden buildings.

On our final day we transfer to Amsterdam where the morning and early afternoon is free to enjoy the manifold delights of this bustling city with its grand canal-side houses combined with a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Travel in relaxed style by Eurostar to Rotterdam, returning from Amsterdam.

Flower Market

Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart by Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Rotterdam and continue by coach to our hotel the comfortable Ibis Den Haag City Center.

Evening is at leisure.

Day 2 Today, we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B) Day 3 Today is free to explore the The Hague at leisure.Alternatively join our optional excursion which begins with a visit to Volendam, a picture-postcard fishing port with narrow alleyways and colorful houses where a few residents still wear traditional costume. Later we continue over the causeway to the former Zuiderzee island of Marken, a quaint fishing town with traditional wooden buildings. (B) Day 4 This morning we transfer to Amsterdam where the morning and early afternoon are free to explore this historic and vibrant city. You may wish to take a canal cruise, browse the floating flower market or

visit the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, or indeed any of the many other museums in Amsterdam. At an agreed time we will assemble at the Centraal Station in time to board our direct Eurostar service back London.

(B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Marken

Your Tour Includes » Three nights’ bed & breakfast at the Ibis Den Haag Hotel City Center, The Hague (dinner supplement $130pp) » Standard class rail travel from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam to London (first class upgrades at a supplement) » All visits as outlined in itinerary » Comfortable coach travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices 29 April 7 June 9 September 7 October

from $835pp from $835pp from $835pp from $835pp

Single Supplement $210 Rijksmuseum

Optional Excursion $65pp

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FLORIADE AND A SUMMER

RIVER CRUISE

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$3215

Zaanse Schans

ombine a visit to Floriade with a leisurely cruise along the waterways and rivers of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, C visiting a host of historic gardens and fascinating museums. We sail aboard the A-ROSA AQUA, a spacious and well-equipped river cruise ship, and enjoy Premium all-inclusive service with breakfast, lunch and dinner; snacks and afternoon tea, as well as unlimited high quality drinks (tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, spirits and cocktails) are included.

Our cruise begins in Cologne, reached by a comfortable and stress-free train journey from London, and sails to the IJsselmeer, the great inland lake of the Netherlands. A visit to Floriade is book-ended by visits to the historic and iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans and Kinderdijk along with a cruise around the bustling port of Rotterdam before we continue to Belgium. Here we visit the historic cities of Ghent and Antwerp, both with venerable botanic gardens and great works of art. Returning to the Netherlands we enjoy a walking tour of the Hanseatic city of Nijmegen and another well-stocked garden before returning to Cologne, where we disembark and return by train to London.

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Ghent

A-ROSA AQUA

Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels where we change trains and continue to Cologne. On arrival we transfer the short distance to our ship. In the early evening our voyage along the Rhine and the waterways of Holland and Belgium begins as we head for Hoorn on the beautiful IJsselmeer. (D) Day 2 Our ship arrives in Hoorn at lunchtime and in the afternoon we visit the outdoor museum complex at Zaanse Schans, set against an iconic backdrop of historic windmills. We return to the ship and have a short overnight sailing across the serene Markermeer Lake to Lelystad. (FB) Day 3 After breakfast on board we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (FB,) Day 4 We have a leisurely morning on board ship as we cruise along the scenic Dutch waterways of Holland from Lelystad via Utrecht to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk.

Here we will go ashore and visit one of the monumental Museum Windmills of this UNESCO World Heritage site, which tells the story of seven centuries of Dutch water management and the never-ending struggle to keep the polders dry. In the evening we depart from Kinderdijk and cruise overnight to Ghent in Belgium. (FB) Day 5 We have a full day in Ghent today, beginning with a visit to the botanical garden of the University of Ghent, home to over 10,000 species of plants, spices and flowers. We continue to St Baafskathedraal, which houses Ghent’s greatest treasure, an altarpiece known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Jan van Eyck, from around 1432. Following our visit there will be free time to enjoy the atmosphere of this historic city before we return to the ship. In the early evening we cross the Westerschelde, a sheltered inlet off the North Sea, on our way to Antwerp. (FB)

Day 6 We arrive in Antwerp in the early hours of the morning ahead of a full day in the historic center, with visits to the Rubens House, which celebrates the life and work of the brilliant and versatile artist Peter Paul Rubens, and the 200 year-old Botanic Garden, which boasts a substantial number of exceptional trees and shrubs. In the evening we pass through the port of Antwerp and continue towards Nijmegen. (FB) Day 7 We arrive in Nijmegen and depart on a guided walking tour of this historic Hanseatic city. After the walk we will transfer to the Hortus Nijmegen, which contains both a well-stocked botanical garden and a peaceful tea garden. In the afternoon we depart Nijmegen and cruise along the Rhine towards Cologne. (FB) Day 8 We disembark in Cologne and transfer to the nearby railway station. We take the train to Brussels, where we connect with a Eurostar service to London St Pancras, where we expect to arrive in the early evening. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, FB: Full Board

Kinderdijk

This tour is also available at the same price including air travel between London and Cologne. Flights are also available from regional airports at a supplement.

Your Tour Includes » Seven nights’ full board (including six lunches, afternoon tea snacks and unlimited drinks) on board the A-ROSA AQUA (cabin upgrades available at a supplement) » Standard class rail travel from London to Cologne (first class upgrades available at a supplement) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices 19 June

from $3215pp

Single Supplement $835

Rubens House, Antwerp

Middle Deck Supplement - $555pp Upper Deck Supplement - $695pp

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Heritage train, Hoorn

TRAINS, BOATS AND PLANES

FEATURING FLORIADE

n addition to our full day at Floriade, on this tour we have arranged Iin north an exciting series of transport-themed excursions. We spend a day Holland travelling first on a vintage steam tram and then on

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an elegant 1950s ferry on the IJsselmeer, plus some free time in the popular picturesque town of Volendam. There are more trains to admire at the national Rail Museum in Utrecht followed by some ‘Queens of the Sky’ at the Aviodrome Flight Museum at Lelystad. Finally we cruise the waterways of Amsterdam, admiring the magnificent canal-side residences.

We are based at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, conveniently situated in the center of Almere, with many shops, cafés and restaurants just a stone’s throw away. The hotel is close to central railway station and is just a short drive from the Floriade site. All rooms in the hotel are spacious and fitted with a desk, coffee and tea making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Volendam

Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart by direct Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal and continue by coach to our hotel.

Day 2 We depart on a nostalgic journey aboard a steam-hauled heritage train to the shores of the IJsselmeer, where our journey continues aboard the 1956-built heritage ferry ‘Friesland’ on a 90-minute cruise to Enkhuizen. We then return by coach to Hoorn for a visit to the tramway museum where several locomotives and coaches can be seen. On our way back to Almere we will stop for some free time in picturesque Volendam.

(B) Day 3 After breakfast we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B)

Your Tour Includes Day 4 This morning we head to Utrecht, home to The Netherlands’ national Rail Museum, with an extensive collection of diesel, steam and electric locomotives and other rolling stock. In the afternoon we visit the Aviodrome Flight Museum at Lelystad, where there is an impressive collection of over 100 aircraft. In May this excursion is replaced with a day at the stunning gardens of Keukenhof. (B) Day 5 Transfer to nearby Amsterdam, where we take to the water again as we enjoy a one-hour canal cruise, a great way to see the historic buildings and sights of this unique city.

After some free time we take a direct Eurostar service back London. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

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» Four nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Almere (dinner supplement $120pp) » Standard class rail travel from London to Amsterdam (first class upgrades available at a supplement) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices 10 May 14 June 15 July 23 September

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Single Supplement $340

Oude Canal, Delft

ARTS AND GARDENS OF HOLLAND

FEATURING FLORIADE

nother option to attend Floriade 2022 is with our Arts and Gardens A tour that also includes visits to some of the great artistic treasures of The Netherlands, such as the Kröller-Müller Museum with its unique

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combination of nature, art and architecture, the magnificent canalside residence and garden at the Museum van Loon, the richly endowed Mauritshuis art gallery, the Royal Delft Factory and the Vermeer Center, showcasing the work of one of the best known artists from the Dutch Golden Age. Note that in April the Vermeer Center is replaced with a visit to Keukenhof, a brilliant artwork of the horticultural variety.

We are based at the 4-star Hampshire Hotel, conveniently located in Delft, a typical Dutch town of tree lined canals, tiny white bridges, pointed gables and small courtyards, and home to the famous blue pottery.

Vermeer Center, Delft

Your Tour Includes

Your Itinerary Day 1 Depart by coach and ferry or by Eurostar and transfer to our comfortable 4-star hotel in Delft.

Day 2 We visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, which offers a unique combination of nature, art and architecture. We continue to Amsterdam where we visit the Museum Van Loon a magnificent private residence from the ‘Golden Age’, whose gardens perfectly complement the house. (B) Day 3 We tour the Royal Delft Factory, home to the distinctive blue china, before continuing to The Hague and the Mauritshuis, which showcases the very best of Dutch painting including Rembrandt, Vermeer and Holbein. (B)

Day 4 Today, we have a full day at Floriade 2022 in Almere. (B) Day 5 We conclude with a visit to the Vermeer Center in Delft, where Johannes Vermeer was born in 1632 and went on to become one of the pre-eminent artists of the Dutch ‘Golden Age’. In April this excursion is replaced with a day at the stunning gardens of Keukenhof. Later we return to our original departure points either by coach and ferry or by Eurostar depending on the package chosen. (B)

» Four nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Hampshire Hotel, Delft (dinner supplement $200pp) » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Ferry crossings or rail travel » Services of a professional tour manager

Departures & Prices By coach and ferry 28 April from $1085pp 15 July from $1045pp 19 August from $1045pp Single Supplement $280

By Eurostar

Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

28 April from $1255pp 15 July from $1215pp 19 August from $1215pp Single Supplement $280

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THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

Returning to its May slot for the first time since 2019, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is an event that should be on any green-fingered guest’s horticultural calendar. This year, Chelsea will be shining a spotlight on wild plants, naturalistic design, and how plants can positively impact our mental health. We have three vacations on offer that visit the flower show, which include a behind-the-scenes experience and a classic English gardens tour.

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Multiple tours departing in May 2022

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