Day 1 | Welcome to Amsterdam

What better place to start your jaunt through the

Netherlands than Amsterdam! Spend your day

strolling through its pretty streets beside tree-lined

canals, stopping to enjoy coffee and speculaas along

the way. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers

this evening on a scenic canal cruise, including a light

meal and welcome drinks, admiring the centuries-old

gabled façades of canal houses.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: Bilderberg Garden

Day 2 | Explore Amsterdam’s Art and Architecture

Delve into the Dutch Golden Age and its extraordinary

art, architecture and history. Dive Into Culture and enjoy

a small group sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseum,

featuring the works of great Dutch masters, including

Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch'. Spend the rest of the

day exploring the city your way. Visit the floating flower

market or stroll along the canals to admire Amsterdam's

pretty gabled façades. This evening perhaps join an

Optional Experience to enjoy a meal in the Dutch

countryside.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Bilderberg Garden

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

You will be offered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:

Hidden Amsterdam - We'll pay a visit to The Royal Palace in Amsterdam with our Local Specialist. Built in 1648, it

originally served as the Town Hall and is still in use by the Dutch Royal Family today. It has also been a Napoleonic

Palace, before its current role. Its rich history and the interior of this magnificent building in the heart of Amsterdam

make this a must see.

Adult: 57.00 EUR

Van Loon Museum - In the heart of the canal district lies Museum Van Loon, a magnificent private residence built in

1672. The former residence of the artist Ferdinand Bol, the 18th-century interior still evokes the splendour of the

Golden Age. With our Local Specialist, we’ll discover the large collection of paintings, fine furniture, precious silver

and porcelain from several centuries. A short walking tour in the heart of the city gives a glimpse behind the façades

of Amsterdam's world-famous canals and immerses you in an authentic Amsterdam experience.

Adult: 49.00 EUR

Muiderslot, a Genuine Castle - We'll take a short drive with our Local Specialist to the imposing Muiderslot Castle, for a

real taste of Dutch history. It's part of Amsterdam's Defence Line and features on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

During your guided tour through rooms refurbished in 17th-century style, it's easy to picture yourself in a

Rembrandt painting, as it evokes the period when Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, known as the "Dutch Shakespeare",

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Monnickendam Dinner & Dutch Countryside - A beautiful countryside drive brings us to historic Monnickendam, the

small fishing village that was formerly a major Dutch port. A walk along the wonderful streets and past lovely gabled

houses brings us to the town’s former cheese weigh-house, now an atmospheric restaurant, for a delicious threecourse dinner with wine, beer and soft drinks.

Adult: 71.00 EUR

Day 3 | Journey to Aalsmeer/Keukenhof, The Hague and Rotterdam

We rise with the birds this morning to visit Aalsmeer and

its vibrant flower auction, filled with the vividly-hued

blooms for which Holland is so famous. Alternatively,

during the flowering season (late March until mid-May),

we'll enjoy an included visit to the tulip gardens of

Keukenhof. The mesmerising sight of millions of

flowering bulbs planted across 32 hectares will leave you

awestruck. This afternoon, we travel via The Hague to

the historic town of Delft and Dive Into Culture at the

Royal Delft Pottery workshop where we'll gain insights

into the production of this delicate hand-painted blue

and white porcelain. We continue to edgy Rotterdam,

which was rebuilt from the ground up after being

destroyed during World War II. Your orientation tour will

reveal an innovative city with architectural treasures

worth capturing on camera and a vibrant multicultural

scene around every turn.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Bilderberg Parkhotel

Day 4 | Onwards to Arnhem and Oosterbeek

Enjoy a morning at leisure, or perhaps consider joining

an Optional Experience to visit the UNESCO World

Heritage-listed village of Kinderdijk, famous for its 19

monumental windmills. Later we travel east to Arnhem

to see the John Frost Bridge, so named as a tribute to

the commander of the British forces that held the

bridge for four days with a mere 750 soldiers, during

the World War II Battle of Arnhem. Learn about this

famous battle, inspiration behind the film 'A Bridge Too

Far', on an included visit to the Airborne Museum at

Oosterbeek.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: De Bilderberg

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Kinderdijk Exploration and Boat Ride - Join us to discover the spectacular straight line of 19 working windmills at the

Kinderdijk. Part of a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site and situated below sea-level, they were built around 1740 to

pump water out of the reclaimed 'polder' lands. You’ll also admire the classic Dutch landscape between the Rhine river

branches of the delta, during a relaxing boat ride.

Adult: 49.00 EUR

Day 5 | Off to Stunning Zwolle and Groningen

Today we head north to the beautiful Hanseatic city of

Zwolle, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking

tour through its historic centre. Later we continue to

Groningen, where the rich history and peculiar dialect

will certainly be a highlight for culture and history buffs

alike. Dive Into Culture and explore this university city

the way the locals do on a guided walk with a Local

Specialist along its medieval canals and streets.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Leonardo Groningen

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Holland's Green Venice Unveiled - Join us on a visit to the charming village of Giethoorn, popularly known as 'Holland's

Green Venice'. This village without roads is famous for having only waterways and quaint hump-backed bridges that

lead to traditional thatched houses. Due to its unique qualities, Giethoorn was included on the World Edition of the

Monopoly board game, sharing space with cities like Taipei, Montreal and Sydney. We'll explore the town by boat and

then enjoy some typical Dutch specialties in a local cafe.

Adult: 56.00 EUR

Day 6 | Venture to Volendam and Return to Amsterdam

Embark on a beautiful drive through Friesland en route

to Volendam, a former fishing port on the edge of

IJsselmeer. Dive Into Culture and learn about the craft of

wooden clog making and Dutch cheese. Then meet Tom,

miller of Katwoude, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Experience. Visit the mill and learn about the important

role the mill plays in managing rising water levels. This

evening, enjoy a celebratory Be My Guest experience

with the Pauw family as you connect with locals over a

traditional Dutch meal.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Mercure City

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Discover the Zuiderzee - Step back in time to experience what life was like a century ago on the shores of the historic

Zuiderzee, or ‘Southern Sea’. Stroll along cobbled alleys past authentic houses, shops and workshops, with craftsmen

and artisans at work and 19th century ‘locals’ going about everyday life. See, hear, feel and taste everyday life as it

was before the Great Barrier Dam turned this former inland sea into a freshwater lake in 1932.

Adult: 43.00 EUR

Day 7 | Farewell Amsterdam

For now we say a fond tot ziens to Amsterdam and our

newfound friends, closing the door on a memorable

Dutch experience.

Meals: Breakfast

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

High-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Booking and Payments

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.

• Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by Client:

• More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.

• 30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.

• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.

• Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Changes to Itinerary

• Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.

• Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.

• Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.

Health and Safety

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.

• Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Liability

• Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.

• Third-Party Services: The company is not responsible for the actions or omissions of third-party providers, such as airlines or accommodation services.

Visas and Documentation

• Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.

• Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.

Conduct

• Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.

• Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.

Complaints

• Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.

• Post-Tour Complaints: Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the tour's conclusion.

By booking this tour, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions.