Springtime Gardens of Holland

Springtime Gardens of Holland

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Springtime Gardens of Holland

5 Days Starting in london and ending in London, UK

Visiting: The Hague, Amsterdam, London, Keukenhof, Leiden, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

et5hsg/1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

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Tour Overview

Enjoy unforgettable scents and colours as millions of bulbs burst into life during springtime in Holland! For eight weeks of the year, Keukenhof Gardens opens its gates, attracting visitors who come to admire a picture-perfect landscape filled with more than seven million flowers – it is without a doubt the best place to see tulips in the Netherlands. The Hortus Botanicus in Leiden – the oldest botanical gardens in the Netherlands – are also a delight to explore, and we’ll enjoy a guided tour here. With other highlights including an idyllic canal cruise in The Hague, this is the perfect springtime break.

Highlights

  • Enjoy unforgettable scents and colours as millions of bulbs burst into life during springtime in Holland!

  • Visit the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden – the oldest botanical gardens in the Netherlands

  • See The Hague from a completely different perspective on our included canal cruise, the canals of The Hague date back to the 14th century, and during the cruise, you’ll hear stories about the Hague, the Royal City and the City of Peace and Justice

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Hague

Location: The Hague, Amsterdam, London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Voco Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner


We journey aboard Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Amsterdam. From here, we transfer by coach to our hotel in the centre of the Hague for a four-night stay, enjoying dinner at the hotel this evening.


If the direct train to Amsterdam is not available, we may travel to Amsterdam via Brussels and this will be confirmed in your final travel documents.

Day 2 : Keukenhof Gardens

Location: Keukenhof

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Voco Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We board our coach for an included excursion to Keukenhof Gardens. Follow the winding pathways through a sea of colour, which surrounds shimmering lakes, mature trees and wonderful works of art. There are also themed pavilions and a hedge maze, along with musical entertainment throughout the day. Later today, we return to our hotel by coach.

This evening, dine at leisure at one of the many restaurants in the Hague.

Day 3 : Leiden And Hortus Botanicus

Location: Leiden, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Voco Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we’ll head to the pretty town of Leiden by coach. Here, a local guide will accompany us on a walking tour, taking in many of the city’s highlights. This atmospheric university city boasts countless museums, canals, and ‘hofjes’ – or inner courtyards. As you will be visiting Leiden in spring, you will find yourself in the centre of the flower-bulb region!


After some free time for lunch at leisure, we head to Hortus Botanicus, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. This amazing garden has a large collection of plant species from Asia, Southern Europe and South Africa. This is where Carolus Clusius grew Europe’s first big tulip collections. We enjoy entrance and a guided tour here, with free time to explore before returning to our hotel by coach.

Day 4 : The Hague

Location: The Hague

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Voco Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

See The Hague from a completely different perspective on our included canal cruise this morning. The canals of The Hague date back to the 14th century, and during the cruise, you’ll hear stories about the Hague, the Royal City and the City of Peace and Justice. The remainder of the day is free to explore The Hague, which is a pleasant seaside town with parks, squares, gardens, and plenty of excellent museums.


You could also visit Delft, which is famous for its blue and white ceramics. The centre is a delight to explore with its tiled houses, canals and bridges.


We gather tonight for a farewell meal at the hotel.

Day 5 : Return Home

Location: London, The Hague, Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Amsterdam station, where we board the Eurostar for the journey back to London St. Pancras International.


If the direct train from Amsterdam is not available, we may travel to London St. Pancras International via Brussels and this will be confirmed in your final travel documents.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for 4 nights at the 4-star Voco Hotel in The Hague.

Boasting a fantastic location in the Royal Quarter, the Voco Hotel is the perfect choice for stay in The Hague. Housed in a beautiful former bank building that captures the city's rich history and architectural grandeur, the hotel infuses a blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics. Comfortable and spacious, each of the hotel's rooms are designed with a keen eye for detail, featuring modern facilities and amenities. The hotel’s restaurant, Botanica Kitchen Bar & Lounge, offers an innovative menu in a unique setting with its real garden, whilst Ultramarijn Wonderbar serves coffee and cocktails on two industrial-chic floors. 

Check out our Q&As

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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