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Sunday: Embark in Brussels
Welcome aboard the MPS Rotterdam. Settle in to your cabin and relax or explore beautiful Brussels. Must-sees include the Grand Place and Manneken Pis whose wardrobe consists of more than 800 costumes.

Monday: Brussels to Antwerp
Culture and art abound in Antwerp, the home of Peter Paul Rubens and the world famous Diamond Quarter. The labyrinth of streets in the old town is the perfect place to wander about and enjoy the many cafés.

 

Tuesday: Antwerp to Heusden
We depart Antwerp early in the morning and make our way to Heusden. Nestling in the typical Dutch landscape of canals and dykes, just a short drive from the traditional windmills of Kinderdijk.

 

Wednesday: Heusden to Venlo
Today we experience Floriade. The World Horticultural Exposition has been held in the Netherlands every ten years since 1960, and is the spectacular theatre of nature are waiting to welcome us. Set in a stunning 66 hectare park in Venlo, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore the magnificent creations and the themed worlds of Floriade 2012.

 

Thursday: Venlo to Nijmegen
Visit the oldest city in the Netherlands, which celebrated its 2000th birthday in 2005! Nijmegen is also known for its pubs and claims more pubs per square foot than any other town in the Netherlands.

 

Friday: Nijmegen to Amsterdam
Today you’ll enjoy a visit to Keukenhof, the largest flower garden in the world with over seven million bulbs of all types. There is no better way to celebrate spring as the vibrant colours, variety and beautiful landscaping will be a highlight of your cruise.

 

Saturday: Disembark in Amsterdam
We say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam and the beautiful gardens of Holland, a truly wonderful springtime cruise.

 

JOIN BY COACH

Sunday: UK to Brussels

Across to Calais then to Brussels. We make our way to the MPS Rotterdam, arriving in the evening, ready to embark on our Dutch Gardens Extravaganza cruise.

 

Saturday: Amsterdam to Northern France
We journey by coach to our overnight hotel in Northern France in time for dinner.

 

Sunday: Northern France to UK
From Northern France, we make our way to Calais, Dover then home.

 

JOIN BY AIR

 

Sunday: UK to Brussels
Fly to Brussels where you will be met by a representative and taken to the ship to join the cruise.

 

Saturday: Amsterdam to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

JOIN BY RAIL

 

Sunday: London St Pancras to Brussels
Meet at St Pancras station to join the Eurostar service to Brussels where we join the MPS Rotterdam.

 

Saturday Amsterdam to London St Pancras
After disembarking, we transfer to Amsterdam rail station for the rail service to Brussels then on to the Eurostar service to London.

 

Optional excursions
• Antwerp & the Diamond Quarter • Waterways & Windmills - Kinderdijk

Your Cruise Ship MPS Rotterdam - View Ship

 

 

Supplement Single Room £99

• 6 nights full board cruise

• Return flights & transfers

• Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday

• 6 nights full board cruise

• Return standard class travel by Eurostar to Brussels. Rail from Amsterdam to Brussels.

• Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday