Springtime Gardens of Holland
Springtime Gardens of Holland
Springtime Gardens of Holland
5 Days Starting in london and ending in London, UK
Visiting: The Hague, Amsterdam, London, Keukenhof, Leiden, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
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Tour code:
et5hsg/1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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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
Itinerary
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
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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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.
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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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
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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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.
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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
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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