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Dutch Towns & Waterways
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There's much more to Holland than windmills, clogs and tulip fields. Our relaxing springtime
cruise around the IJsselmeer and its tributaries will reveal a variety of attractions that are all
within easy reach of our berthing ports. The quaint harbours and fishing villages that we
moor at are attractions in themselves with their rows of brightly painted gabled buildings.
Who would have thought that the forests of Gelderland conceal priceless works of art, or that
the sleepy little medieval town of Franeker houses one of the world's oldest working
planetariums? These are just two surprises waiting to be revealed on our terrific range of
excursions that wind up viewing the springtime splendour of Keukenhof Gardens prior to the
sparkling beauty of Amsterdam. |
| Holiday Itinerary | |
DAY 1: UK - Arnhem We travel to Arnhem where we board our ship for a relaxing evening. DAY 2: Arnhem - Zutphen Arnhem is the site of one of the fiercest battles of World War II and home of the John Frost Bridge. You have free time to explore this historical town or you can join our optional excursion to the De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to the Kröller-Müller Museum. During the excursion our ship continues along the river IJssel berthing overnight at the attractive Dutch town of Zutphen. DAY 3: Zutphen - Kampen - Lemmer Our next port of call is Kampen on the edge of the IJsselmeer. From here we offer an optional excursion to visit the beautiful Het Loo Palace, a former home of the Dutch Royal Family sometimes known as a mini Versailles, whilst the ship cruises on up the eastern shoreline along to the traditional fishing port of Lemmer. DAY 4: Lemmer - Franeker - Harlingen Casting off in the early morning, we cruise to the historic town of Franeker for our optional excursion to one of the world's oldest working planetariums. We rejoin the ship in Harlingen where we spend a relaxed evening in this old Friesian seaport. Being located within a preserved zone, Harlingen delights all visitors with its 16th and 18th century buildings and traditional Dutch sailing barges. DAY 5: Harlingen - Enkhuizen - Hoorn The picturesque former seaport of Enkhuizen, across the IJsselmeer on the opposite peninsula, is our destination this morning. Whilst berthed here for the afternoon you can relax on board or explore the town and its famous marina, whilst learning about the town's maritime history. Also worth exploring is the well known Zuiderzeemuseum. We cast off in the early evening and cruise to the lively little port of Hoorn, where we berth for the night. DAY 6: Hoorn - Volendam - Amsterdam We continue our route down the IJsselmeer to the quaint former fishing port of Volendam. Here you can join our optional excursion to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens - the spring garden of Europe. Keukenhof is famous for its spectacular floral displays of springtime colour. We rejoin our ship in Amsterdam where you can take an optional cruise along Amsterdam's canal system, the best way to appreciate this beautiful city. Day 7: Amsterdam - UK This morning we bid farewell to our Captain and crew and disembark for the return journey to the UK. |
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Floriade 2012 Brochure prices start from £599 per person departing from Hull* Travel 55 Discounted prices from £558 per person departing from Hull* |
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| Departure Dates 2012 Brochure prices start from £479 per person* Travel 55 Discounted prices from £446 per person* |
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Date |
Ferry Crossing |
Ship |
March 21, 27 |
Dover |
mps Lady Anne |
March 28 |
Dover |
mps Amsterdam |
April 2 |
Dover |
mps Lady Anne |
April 2* |
Hull |
mps Amsterdam |
*Prices start from £479 per person and are based on two people sharing a lower berth cabin. Cabin upgrades are available please call one of our Holiday Advisors for the applicable prices. Please call our Holiday Advisors for local depatures points. Single supplements also apply. |
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