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The Palace and Gardens of Het Loo Amsterdam Glorious Gardens & the Golden Age of Dutch Art

Day 3 Amsterdam. After breakfast this afternoon there will be a a morning in this extraordinary dates from the 13th century. The
today we will depart for the Van choice of two included excursions. horticultural heaven. With 32 castle was completely restored
Gogh Museum which houses one Choose from a trip to visit the hectares of flowers, more than in the 20th century by renowned
of the world’s largest collection memorable Airborne Museum 7 million bulbs in bloom and architect Pierre Cuypers for the
of works by the artist, including ‘‘Hartenstein’’; this renovated 800 varieties of tulips, this is a wealthy Van Zuylen family. Our visit
‘Almond Blossom‘ and ‘The building houses the world’s truly unique and unforgettable will include a tour of the beautiful
Bedroom‘. Return to the ship for largest collection of militaria experience. Afterwards we will interior as well as some time in the
lunch and this afternoon there will from Operation Market Garden. return to the MS Royal Emerald for surrounding park and gardens.
be a choice of included excursions. Alternatively, enjoy a visit to the a late lunch and time at leisure in Return to the ship for lunch and
Join a relaxing canal cruise, one of wonderful De Wiersse Gardens, Utrecht. Alternatively, continue with enjoy an afternoon at leisure in
the most interesting ways to see a moated manor house designed an optional afternoon excursion to this pretty town. Alternatively,
this unique city. Alternatively, join and managed by the family since Haarlem. The excursion includes join our included tour of
our visit to the Hermitage Museum 1678. This evening we sail towards lunch in a local restaurant on Utrecht’s Botanical Gardens at
and their exhibition “Dutch Masters Dordrecht. arrival, followed by visits to the Fort Hoofddijk, a unique natural
on the Amstel”. The Hermitage’s 17th century Church of St. Bavo, treasure consisting of thousands
collection of paintings, prints and Day 6 Dordrecht & Kinderdijk. immortalised in the artwork of of plant species. This evening
drawings by Dutch Masters is one Depart this morning for a visit to Dutch painters Pieter Saenredam enjoy Farewell Drinks and Dinner
of the worlds’ largest. Return to the see the marvellous Windmills of and Gerrit Berckheyde, and the on board as we sail towards
MS Royal Emerald and sail in the Kinderdijk, of which there are 19 Frans Hals Museum, home to a Amsterdam.
evening to Hoorn where we moor in total, dating from 1740. Now spectacular display of 16th and
overnight. a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 17th century portraits, still life’s and Day 10 Amsterdam to London,
this ingenious system of windmills landscapes. Bristol, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Day 4 Hoorn, Edam & Volendam. and water management has been Disembark after breakfast and
After breakfast on board we in operation here for nearly a Day 9 Utrecht. This morning we return to your chosen UK airport
depart for our exploration of thousand years and makes for a will drive the short distance to by scheduled flight or to London
the Zuider Zee. We will drive to fascinating visit. Return to your the nearby De Haar Castle, which St Pancras by Eurostar.
Edam, a tranquil little town with ship for lunch and this afternoon
drawbridges across canals and is free to explore Dordrecht with
charming historic houses with its old world atmosphere and
lovely facades. We then continue quaint cottages and canals. Sail PRICES PER PERSON
on to the attractive town of on towards Rotterdam in the early Based on double occupancy
Volendam to see its colourful evening.
wooden houses and old fishing SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
boats in the harbour. Enjoy some Day 7 Rotterdam, The Hague, BROCHURE SPECIAL OFFER
free time here before returning to Delft. From Rotterdam we depart CATEGORY PRICE PRICE
the ship in Hoorn for lunch. This for a full day tour. Our first stop 1 Standard Suite £2495 £1995
afternoon is at leisure to enjoy will be The Hague for a visit to the 2 Balcony Suite £2795 £2295
some free time in this pretty 16th beautiful Mauritshuis Museum with 3 Deluxe Balcony Suite £2895 £2395
century town. Later we set sail for its marvellous collection of Dutch 4 Junior Balcony Suite £3295 £2795
Arnhem. Golden Age paintings. Afterwards 5 Royal Balcony Suite £3695 £3195
continue on to Delft, birthplace 6 Royal Panorama Suite £4295 £3795
Day 5 Arnhem & Het Loo. of Vermeer. We will have lunch in 1 Standard Suite for sole use £2495 £1995
Arrive this morning into Arnhem. a local restaurant on arrival, and 2 Balcony Suite for sole use £2795 £2295
After breakfast on board join an afterwards take a walking tour of
excursion to the Palace of Het Loo, this pretty town, finishing with a PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel or Eurostar
the favoured summer residence of visit to see the Delft Blue Pottery. train travel in Standard Premier Class • Nine nights aboard the
the Dutch Royal family from 1686 Return to the ship and sail to MS Royal Emerald on full board basis • House wine, beer and soft
to 1975. The Palace and grounds Utrecht for an overnight mooring. drinks with lunch and dinner • Shore excursions • Gratuities • Cruise
have undergone a spectacular Director • Tour Manager • Guest Speaker • Transfers • Port taxes •
restoration returning them to their Day 8 Keukenhof Gardens & Airport taxes.
original 17th century splendour. Haarlem. After breakfast drive to Not Included: Travel insurance, optional excursions on days 2 & 8.
Return to the ship for lunch and nearby Keukenhof Gardens for

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