Holland - The Tulip Train
A tasteful travel through time - enjoy a historical steam train journey through the most colourful of the bulbfields, and a cruise onboard a vintage museum ship. A classic Holland experience!
A tasteful travel through time - enjoy a historical steam train journey through the most colourful of the bulbfields, and a cruise onboard a vintage museum ship. A classic Holland experience!
Our clients have always enjoyed celebrating the coming of spring with a visit to the glorious Dutch Bulbfields and the popularity of these tours remains undiminished. To further enhance the event we have been able to include a historical steam train journey through the most colourful bulbfields. A classic Holland experience – the train is beautifully restored and over 100 years old. Additional highlights include the unforgettable Keukenhof Flower Park in all its glory, and the stunning Zaanse Schans open-air heritage park. Not to mention the iconic city of Amsterdam brimming with canals, diamonds, museums and café culture,
ITINERARY
Monday - Very early morning departure from Dorset to Folkestone for Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Onwards to Schoorl in Northern Holland and check-in to hotel where dinner awaits.
Tuesday - A full day excursion through the glorious Dutch Bulbfields with included admission to the famous Keukenhof Gardens - named "The Greatest Flower Show on Earth". Over 70 acres of parkland housing a vast display of flowers, trees and lakes plus outdoor entertainers, cafes and sunny terraces.
Wednesday - 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.
Thursday - "The Tulip Train". Head north to the village of Hoorn and board the famous little steam train that travels through the lovely Dutch countryside to Medemblik (1 hr 20 mins). Wooden carriages creak, steam hisses and wheels sing - with pastry and coffee on-board. Later drive to Zaanse Schans, a delightful village that offers a huge open-air heritage park preserving wonderful windmills, traditional craft skills, local artisan foods, painted wooden cottages and more.
Friday - Drive back to Calais for the afternoon Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone and so back to Dorset by that evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Fletcher Hotel, Jan Van Scorel
A stunning four star hotel set in an amazing location between the Schoorl dunes and forest – natures beauty surrounds you. You can relax in the hotel garden, take a swim in the indoor pool, enjoy a sauna or socialise in the traditional pub. All 88 bedrooms are accessible by lift and provide private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tv/radio, seating, tea tray, balcony or terrace and free wifi. The restaurant maintains an excellent reputation for fine food with a stylish ambience and attentive service. Dinners are 3 courses with choice of main dish, Breakfast is a full buffet.
5 days / £839.00 Per Person SRS £240.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, Return Eurotunnel* crossings, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Entry to Keukenhof Gardens, Steam train fare, Entry to Zaanse Schans. (*stc)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| 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 |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Queens Avenue | Dorchester, Bus stop end of Queens Avenue |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ridgeway Bottom (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| 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 | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| 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 |
| Upwey (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| Value House | Value House Car Park |
| 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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