Best of Holland – 7 days land only

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- Return airport transfers at selected times
- 7 nights 4/5* hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 3 dinners (including Be My Guest dinner)
- Touring by by luxury air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Assistance of a professional Travel Director & Local Specialist
- All hotel service charges & tips, baggage handling & local taxes
- Sightseeing & VIP entry, including Insider Experiences & tickets for Keukenhof Bulb fields are included during the flowering season (April until mid-May)
- Visits: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Giethhoorng & Oosterbeek

Enjoy Insider moments like....waking up on the historic SS Rotterdam, in a city famous for its maritime history. And enjoying a delicious supper of regional dishes with Dignie and Gina in their traditional Dutch farmhouse.

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Arrive Amsterdam (2 nights)

Welcome to Amsterdam. Relax and unwind after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this unique city. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a sightseeing Welcome Reception cruise aboard a canal boat and enjoy a light meal with welcome drinks.

Amsterdam sightsseeing & free time

Amsterdam is a fascinating city which boasts art, architecture, canals, museums, bicycles and charming side streets. Start your day with an orientation drive of the historic city centre. Admire Rembrandt's masterpiece ‘The Night Watch' during your Small Group Sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the Rijksmuseum. Visit a historic diamond polishing factory for a Cultural Insight into the traditions of cutting and preparing diamonds for export.

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Amsterdam - Aalsmeer - keukenhof - the Hague - Delft - Rotterdam

An early start takes you to Aalsmeer to visit the flower auction. Alternatively during the flowering season (April until mid-May), an included visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof is sure to dazzle, with several million flowering bulbs planted across a 70-acre site. This afternoon, travel through The Hague to the town of Delft and visit the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a Cultural Insight into the manufacturing of this hand painted porcelain. Continue to Rotterdam, where you'll be treated to two Cultural Insight experiences. First enjoy an included Spido boat cruise along the most important river port in Europe. After this take a trip up the Euromast tower for sweeping views of the city. Stay this evening aboard the SS Rotterdam.

Rotterdam - Groesbeek - Arnhem - Oosterbeek

After breakfast continue your journey to Groesbeek and visit the National Liberation museum. Once the site of part of Operation Market Garden in 1944, the museum now commemorates Holland's occupation and liberation during World War II. Next, make your way to Arnhem to see John Frost Bridge, named after the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days with a mere 750 soldiers during the Battle of Arnhem in World War II. This afternoon you will also visit the Hoge Veluwe Park and the Kröller–Müller Museum which houses some of Van Gogh's most famous works before arriving at your hotel.

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Oosterbeek - Apeldoorn - Staphorst - Groningen

This morning you will arrive in Apeldoorn and visit the 17th century Het Loo Palace with its enchanting formal gardens. Visit the town of Staphorst, whose inhabitants are famous for their traditional dress, en route to Groningen. This evening, join your companions for a memorable Be My Guest dinner of delicious Dutch specialities.

Groningen - Volendam - Amsterda

Groningen has been named the world's best city for cycling and what better way to enjoy this Cultural Insight than a guided bicycle tour of the city? After seeing the sights about town, enjoy a scenic drive through the spectacular Frisian Lake District. Continue along the Afsluitdijk to Volendam where you gain a Cultural Insight into the making of wooden clogs and Dutch cheese. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner.

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Depart Amsterdam

This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to your travelling companions as your memorable holiday in The Netherlands comes to an end. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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