Holland - The Boat Train
Holland is much more than just a spring-time destination and after the short lived tulips have faded there remains a great deal to be discovered.
Holland is much more than just a spring-time tourist destination and after the short-lived tulips have faded the picture perfect watreside towns, their history and heritage remains to be discovered. To further enhance your visit we have combined a historical steam train journey with a cruise aboard the vintage museum ship MS Friesland. A classic Holland experience - the train is beautifully restored and over 100 years old. the Fiesland was built in 1956 and is now a floating museum. A tasteful "travel through time" and an unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
Friday - Very early morning departure from Dorset to Dover for 10am channel crossing to Dunkirk. Resume through Belgium and into Holland. Arrive Lelystad with porterage of bags on arrival and dinner.
Saturday - Today we head across the Houtribdijk - a 27km long dike which crosses what used to be the Zuider See and is now the Ijsselmeer - the largest inland lake in Europe. Look out for the radio station halfway across. Arrive at Enkhuizen and board the museum ship MS Friesland for a 1½ hour cruise to Medemblik with coffee & pastry included onboard. There will be free time here to explore the beautiful historical centre of the town. Later join the famous little steam train that travels through the delightful Dutch countryside while a coffee and apple tart is served to you. The train terminates at the historic port of Hoorn - reboard the coach for journey back to hotel.
Sunday - This morning we shall visit the charming traditional town of Edam, home to the famous cheese. We then make our way to the delightful village of Volendam for lunch - the prettiest and most popular fishing village on the Ijsselmeer. Traditional costume is still worn here. This afternoon we call at Simonehoeve cheese and clogs factory, where we are shown the process of clog making and a chance to sample different varieties of cheeses.
Monday - Visit Amsterdam, a fascinating and exciting city often referred to as "The Venice of the North". Its cobblestone lanes wrapped around arched bridges and canals makes it a charming place to visit. A boat cruise is the best way to discover its many sights, although being so compact and flat walking is easy too. If you wish to visit some of the most popular attractions such as the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum we recommend booking in advance as queues can be long.
Tuesday - Leaving Lelystad after breakfast to head back to Dunkirk for afternoon channel crossing to Dover and return to Dorset that evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Leonardo Hotel Leystad
Situated right in the heart of this vibrant city, the 4 star Leonardo Hotel is modern, stylish and luxurious with a high level of equipment and attention to detail. Bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation with large beds, spacious bathrooms and seating area. They offer bath/shower, hairdryer, phone, television, safe, desk, tea tray and wifi. There are two restuarants serving delicious menus from around the world, a lively bar in which to socialise and outdoor sun terrace. A lift serves all floors and room service is available.
Tour Price : £699.00 per person
Single room supplement : £130.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, Return channel crossings, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Porterage, Boat cruise fare, Steam train fare, Cheese & Clog factory entry.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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