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Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price


Dutch Gardens Extravaganza
8 Day Holidays by Coach, Rail or Air - 5% Discount

 

Keukenhof Gardens


There really won’t be a better time to visit Holland. Join us for a very special garden-filled cruise taking in beautiful Brussels, historic Antwerp, former Roman fort Nijmegen and exciting Amsterdam. What’s more, we’ll enjoy a visit to Floriade 2012. Experience this 10 year event, created in 66 hectares featuring five themed worlds separated by wooded areas, a truly horticultural delight. Furthermore we'll enjoy a visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens home to the most spectacular Dutch bulb displays and the largest flower gardens in the world. A floral extravaganza!

 

Holiday Highlights
• Visit to the World Horticultural Exposition, Floriade 2012! • The world famous Keukenhof Gardens

• Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands


Cruise Itinerary


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

 


Dutch Gardens Extravaganza - Coach Holidays
2012 Departures - Tour Code RRBEXAA
• 1 night stay including dinner and breakfast post route
• 6 nights full board cruise
• Departs: Sunday Returns: Sunday
• Dep code B


Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code


Date
Price
Date
Price
April 8
£799
£760
April 22
£799
£760

 

Supplement Single Room £99



Dutch Gardens Extravaganza - Holidays by Air
2012 Departures - Tour Code RABEXAA

• 6 nights full board cruise

• Return flights & transfers

• Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday


Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

April 8
£849
£807
April 22
£849
£807

 

Single Room Supplement £69

 


Dutch Gardens Extravaganza - Holidays by Rail
2012 Departures - Tour Code RLBEXAA

• 6 nights full board cruise

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

• Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday


Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

April 8
£849
£807
April 22
£849
£807

 

Single Room Supplement £69

 


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter