HOLLAND
Royal Palace, Amsterdam
Amsterdam
4 Day Dutch Mini Cruise Fit for a Royal Make the most of our proximity to Holland and enjoy a mini cruise break from a choice of UK ports to Holland to suit your start point. Staying one night in the Netherlands’ fabulous capital, we visit Amsterdam and The Hague for the perfect Dutch combo, with plenty of royal connections along the way! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We depart the UK for our overnight sailing from either Newcastle, Hull or Harwich. Day 2 Arrival, Royal Delft & The Hague Today we arrive early morning in Holland in the ports of either Hook of Holland, Rotterdam or IJmuiden and travel onwards to Amsterdam. From here, we journey to Delft for a guided tour of Royal Delft, home of the famous Delft Blue earthenware, including tea/coffee and refreshments . Our tour takes place in the last remaining 17th century Delftware factory, where we discover its history and watch the artisan painters at work. We then have free time to enjoy lunch and a stroll through one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful, historic city centres. In the afternoon we visit The Hague , known as the ‘royal city by the sea’, and home to both the Dutch houses of parliament and the Dutch royal family. We enjoy a guided, part walking, part step-on tour of this chic, compact city, exploring its long political and regal history. Please note, this itinerary may be amended depending on the port of arrival. Day 3 Amsterdam We spend the day at leisure in Amsterdam, exploring this fabulous city known for its historic buildings, fascinating museums and lovely canals. In keeping with the royal theme, we may wish to visit the grand Royal Palace Amsterdam, where we can follow in the footsteps of royalty as we explore the imposing rooms and halls, or the sparkling Amsterdam Diamond Museum for an insight into the gemstone and its history as a symbol of wealth, power and beauty. We could also take it easy with a relaxing Amsterdam cruise. We then bid farewell to Holland as we catch our return overnight ferry back to the UK. Day 4 Arrive in the UK We arrive back in the UK and continue our journey home.
Summer Weekend Amsterdam Break with High Tea Cruise This short break combines time at leisure to explore cosmopolitan Amsterdam with a relaxing high tea cruise along the city’s beautiful canals. After two days exploring the vibrant capital’s historic buildings and fascinating museums, we sit back and relax on our scenic canal cruise complete with 3-course high tea and unlimited drinks – proost! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Amsterdam We enjoy a full day at leisure in Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands. Known for its historic buildings, fascinating museums and lovely canals, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring! Culture seekers should head to the Museumplein square where the main museums are located, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh in the world; the Rijksmuseum, which showcases 800 years of Dutch history in a purpose-built neo-Gothic palace; and the Stedelijk Museum, dedicated to modern and contemporary art. We could visit the fabulous Concertgebouw concert hall with its stunning acoustics, or the Anne Frank House for an insight into the life of the young wartime diarist. The Heineken Experience allows us to discover the origins of the famous brand with a chance to taste the good stuff, while a visit to the Royal Palace Amsterdam sees us follow in the footsteps of royal guests as we explore its imposing rooms and halls. We may wish to enjoy the fantastic views from 22 floors up at the A’Dam Lookout tower or, for something more leisurely, a stroll around the tranquil Vondelpark is a fine option, as is a relaxing canal cruise – a must-do when in Amsterdam! Day 3 Amsterdam & High Tea Cruise We enjoy some more time exploring Amsterdam at leisure today, as one day really just isn’t enough to pack in all that this wonderful capital has to offer! After ticking off more of the city’s fantastic sights and attractions, this afternoon we embark on a 1.5 hour relaxing cruise along the beautiful canals of Amsterdam . As we cruise, we tuck into a tasty 3-course high tea offering with a selection of sandwiches, pastries, scones, muffins and cookies on the menu. A different tea can be served with each course and we also enjoy unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks) and waiter service for an indulgent experience.
We can tailor make your Holland itinerary and include many Dutch attractions. Please ask your Account Manager for further details.
A choice of lunch and dinner cruises are also available. Please call us for more information.
Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Hall of the Knights, The Hague
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