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Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields by Eurostar
4 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Amsterdam, Keukenhof, Zuider Zee, The Hague
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98490
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Rail Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey with the "Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields by Eurostar" tour. Begin your adventure with a scenic Eurostar ride to Amsterdam, where you'll explore the city's iconic sights on a canal cruise. Discover the vibrant beauty of Keukenhof's flower gardens, home to millions of blooms, and wander through the charming fishing village of Volendam, famous for its traditional wooden shoe-making and delicious Dutch cheeses. Experience the cultural richness of The Hague, with its historical landmarks and stunning beaches. Throughout your stay, enjoy the comfort of a three-night accommodation at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre. With return Eurostar travel, coach transfers, and the guidance of an experienced tour manager, this tour offers a delightful blend of Dutch culture, history, and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day One – Travel by Eurostar to Holland and canal cruise
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Board the Eurostar in London St Pancras International and enjoy an easy four-hour journey to Amsterdam Central Station. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your tour manager and take a gentle stroll to the heart of the colourful Dutch capital. Enjoy an included canal cruise - the best way to see the city's sights - before enjoying a small amount of free time to explore the cobbled streets and winding canals of this exciting street.
In the early evening, continue to central Rotterdam and your hotel.
Day Two – Included visit to Keukenhof
Location: Keukenhof
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A wonderful day awaits you today. After breakfast at your hotel, you'll board the coach to begin the journey to the gardens at Keukenhof. Here some seven million flowers carpet the ground in a breath-taking horticultural display that attracts visitors from around the world each year.
Wander the pathways that meander through this floral paradise, perhaps stopping in one of the gardens’ restaurants and cafes for lunch. You can even take an optional canal boat ride (payable locally) along the waterways that thread their way through the stunning gardens before returning to your hotel for dinner this evening.
Day Three – Included visit to Zuider Zee
Location: Zuider Zee
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Meals Included: Dinner
The delightful villages of Holland's windmill-dotted landscape and the reclaimed Zuider Zee form the background to this morning’s tour. Stroll the pretty streets of the historic fishing village of Volendam – once trodden by the likes of Picasso and Renoir – and catch a glimpse of Dutch life through the ages in its preserved traditional houses. You’ll also enjoy behind-the-scenes insights into one of Holland’s most celebrated crafts with a wooden shoemaking demonstration, and cheese-tasting session, at a traditional local business (typically a working farm).
Later this afternoon you’ll return to your hotel to relax, freshen up and have dinner in the surrounding area.
Day Four - Included visit to The Hague and return to London
Location: The Hague
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll depart your hotel and travel a short distance to The Hague, a northern coastal city and the country’s administrative and political centre. As it’s home to an assortment of historical buildings and museums, as well as a charming old town and beautiful beaches, there’s no shortage of things to see and do. Following time in the historical centre there will be time to enjoy the beach with its famous pier and selection of restaurants and shops.
Later in the day, you’ll return to Rotterdam’s Centraal Station to catch the evening Eurostar back to London (the journey time is around three hours and 20 minutes).
What's Included
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Three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
Enjoy three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre.
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Canal cruise
Experience a canal cruise in Amsterdam, offering a unique perspective of the city's sights.
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Tour of the gardens at Keukenhof
Participate in a tour of the stunning gardens at Keukenhof, known for its breathtaking floral displays.
What's Not Included
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Local Rotterdam city tax
A local Rotterdam city tax of approximately €10 per room per night is payable locally and is subject to change.
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Optional canal boat ride at Keukenhof
An optional canal boat ride at Keukenhof is available and payable locally.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.Room tax
There is a local Rotterdam city tax of approx €10 per room per night payable locally that will need to be paid for directly to the hotel. This is subject to change.Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.Airport development fees
An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.Travelling to Europe
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with return Eurostar trains to Amsterdam and from Rotterdam, complemented by coach travel and transfers throughout the tour, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey across the Netherlands.Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with three nights' bed and breakfast at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre, offering modern amenities and a convenient location for exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre.
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Is there a tour manager accompanying the group?
Yes, the tour is fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager.
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What is the mode of transportation for the tour?
The tour includes return Eurostar trains to Amsterdam and from Rotterdam, as well as coach travel and transfers throughout.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?
Yes, there is a local Rotterdam city tax of approximately €10 per room per night payable locally at the hotel. This is subject to change.
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What activities are included in the visit to Keukenhof?
During the visit to Keukenhof, you can wander the pathways through the floral displays and have the option to take a canal boat ride along the waterways for an additional cost.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Zuider Zee villages?
In the Zuider Zee villages, you will stroll through the historic fishing village of Volendam, see traditional houses, and enjoy a wooden shoemaking demonstration and cheese-tasting session at a local business.
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What is the itinerary for the visit to The Hague?
The visit to The Hague includes exploring the historical centre, enjoying the beach with its famous pier, and visiting the selection of restaurants and shops before returning to Rotterdam for the Eurostar back to London.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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