Your Holiday Itinerary
Gardens of Holland Summertime Cruise
Day 1 AMSTERDAM
Selected early morning coach pick-ups and a journey to Dover/Folkestone for the 10.00am ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Alternatively, we offer overnight hotel accommodation close to port for those who would prefer. From Calais we continue to Amsterdam, Holland, where MS Liberty Anne is berthed. Enjoy a welcome drink, followed by dinner on board.
Those taking the air option will fly direct to Amsterdam and transfer to the vessel.
*Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the north of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on day1 for dinner.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM, KAMPEN
This morning we cruise to the port of Kampen, for an included visit by coach to the Family Mien Ruys Gardens (entrance fee included). We then visit Giethoorn for a canal cruise through this pretty village situated in the heart of the De Wieden Nature Reserve.
Day 3 KAMPEN, DEVENTER
A morning cruise to Deventer, one of Holland's oldest and most well-preserved cities. After lunch we have included a visit to the exquisite Het Loo Royal Palace and Garden in Apeldoorn, known as the 'Versailles of Holland'.
Day 4 DEVENTER, ARNHEM, NIJEMGEN
Cruise to Arnhemand for our optional excursion to the beautiful Gardens of Appeltern and the Airborne Museum at Oosterbeek. This evening you’ll enjoy a dinner cruise from Arnhem to Nijmegen.
Day 5 NIJEMGEN
Return journey to Calais after breakfast, making a stop at a hypermarket en route. We will then continue to Calais in time for the 5.30pm Channel crossing to Dover/Folkestone. Upon arrival you will be returned to your original point of departure.
Those taking the air option will transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Flight time permitting you may have time at leisure in Amsterdam.
*Passengers returning on the overnight crossing to the north of England or Scotland, will transfer to the departure port and arrive in the UK the next day.
Reverse Itinerary
On certain dates the holiday itinerary operates in reverse, as follows:
Day 1: UK, Nijmegen
Day 2: Nijmegen, Arnhem
Day 3: Arnhem, Deventer
Day 4: Deventer, Kampen, Lelystad, Amsterdam
Day 5: Amsterdam, UK
The excursions available at each destination are exactly the same as those featured in the standard holiday itinerary. Your itinerary will be confirmed with your final travel documents.
Selected early morning coach pick-ups and a journey to Dover/Folkestone for the 10.00am ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Alternatively, we offer overnight hotel accommodation close to port for those who would prefer. From Calais we continue to Amsterdam, Holland, where MS Liberty Anne is berthed. Enjoy a welcome drink, followed by dinner on board.
Those taking the air option will fly direct to Amsterdam and transfer to the vessel.
*Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the north of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on day1 for dinner.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM, KAMPEN
This morning we cruise to the port of Kampen, for an included visit by coach to the Family Mien Ruys Gardens (entrance fee included). We then visit Giethoorn for a canal cruise through this pretty village situated in the heart of the De Wieden Nature Reserve.
Day 3 KAMPEN, DEVENTER
A morning cruise to Deventer, one of Holland's oldest and most well-preserved cities. After lunch we have included a visit to the exquisite Het Loo Royal Palace and Garden in Apeldoorn, known as the 'Versailles of Holland'.
Day 4 DEVENTER, ARNHEM, NIJEMGEN
Cruise to Arnhemand for our optional excursion to the beautiful Gardens of Appeltern and the Airborne Museum at Oosterbeek. This evening you’ll enjoy a dinner cruise from Arnhem to Nijmegen.
Day 5 NIJEMGEN
Return journey to Calais after breakfast, making a stop at a hypermarket en route. We will then continue to Calais in time for the 5.30pm Channel crossing to Dover/Folkestone. Upon arrival you will be returned to your original point of departure.
Those taking the air option will transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Flight time permitting you may have time at leisure in Amsterdam.
*Passengers returning on the overnight crossing to the north of England or Scotland, will transfer to the departure port and arrive in the UK the next day.
Reverse Itinerary
On certain dates the holiday itinerary operates in reverse, as follows:
Day 1: UK, Nijmegen
Day 2: Nijmegen, Arnhem
Day 3: Arnhem, Deventer
Day 4: Deventer, Kampen, Lelystad, Amsterdam
Day 5: Amsterdam, UK
The excursions available at each destination are exactly the same as those featured in the standard holiday itinerary. Your itinerary will be confirmed with your final travel documents.
