Dutch Bulbfields Cruise & Highlights of Holland
4 days from £399 pp.
Visit: Keukenhof Park, Holland
About the Tour
Experience the joys of spring on our charming river cruise, taking in the highlights of Holland including the blooming Dutch Bulbfields. Join us aboard this 4 or 5-day mini cruise as we set sail through Holland with our first port of call being the magical Keukenhof Park, famous for its stunning floral displays of the spring-time tulips. Head back to your ship, the popular MS Rhine Princess, and complete your cruise sailing down the Dutch waterways into the capital, Amsterdam.
Tour Includes
- 3 or 4 nights cruise with full board
- Convenient local joining points
- Travel by executive coach or upgrade to Silver Service
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
- Use our balance payment facility online to make and track your card payments. You can pay as much as you want up until your final due date or pay it all, the choice is yours.
- Send payments via online banking.
- Send payments via cheque.
- Call us and make a card payment, either a small amount or as lump sum until your final due date.
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Your Itinerary
Day 1
We make our way to the port of departure and the coach interchange where you will join your tour coach for the crossing to the continent. You will travel through France and Belgium, into Holland to Amsterdam where you will join your river cruise ship, the Rhine Princess for a three-night cruise.
- Included meals: Light Supper
Day 2
Keukenhof Park
Keukenhof Park
This morning we travel by coach from Amsterdam to the renowned Keukenhof Park on our included excursion. Here there will be time to enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular displays of flowers, set in a beautiful woodland park with a windmill and water features enhancing the array of blooms in this perfect setting. The variety in design, colour and scent means that each garden has a character of its own and offers new inspiration. This afternoon we will return to our ship at Amsterdam, and cruise on to Hoorn, where we moor overnight. Tonight, you can enjoy a party night on board the ship.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Cruise to Enkhuizen
Hoorn
This morning we cruise from Hoorn through the scenic waters of the Ijsselmeer to Enkhuizen before an optional excursion on the famous ‘Steam Tram’ railway*. Enjoy time in Medemblik and step back in time on a nostalgic ride with us on the Medemblik-Hoorn railway through beautiful rural countryside. Once these fascinating lines were the lifeblood of local Dutch communities, but this is the last remaining example and offers a memorable glimpse of yesteryear. We then continue by coach to Amsterdam. *Please note: those taking part in the Steam Tram excursion will travel by coach from Hoorn to Amsterdam, and not by ship, and will have a packed lunch provided. Alternatively, stay on board and cruise to Amsterdam.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Sadly it’s time to say goodbye to our cruise ship and her crew, and rejoin your coach for the return journey to the port and onwards home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Your Excursions
Included Excursions and/or Ports of Call
- Keukenhof Park
- Amsterdam
Optional Excursions & Visits
- Steam Tram Railway
- Zwolle (5-day tour)
Notes
| Cabin Upgrades (per person) | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| Middle Deck Cabin | £40 | £50 |
| Middle Deck Superior Cabin | £50 | £60 |
| Upper Deck Cabin | £70 | £80 |
Please note (5-Day tour only): The Royal Country Palace of Het Loo will be closed from January 2018 to the middle of 2021 due to a major renovation. We will now have an optional morning excursion to the historic town of Zwolle on Day 4 of the tour.
Travel Insurance from £27.00 (5 days).
Day 1
We make our way to the port of departure and the coach interchange where you will join your tour coach for the crossing to the continent. You will travel through France and Belgium, into Holland to Amsterdam where you will join your river cruise ship, the Rhine Princess, for a four-night cruise.
- Included meals: Light Supper
Day 2
Keukenhof Park
Keukenhof Park
This morning we travel by coach to the renowned Keukenhof Park on our included excursion. Here there will be time to enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular displays of flowers, set in a beautiful woodland park with a windmill and water features enhancing the array of blooms in this perfect setting. The variety in design, colour and scent means that each garden has a character of its own and offers new inspiration. This afternoon we will return to our ship and sail to Enkhuizen, where we moor overnight.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Medemblik
This morning we cruise from Enkhuizen to Medemblick before an optional excursion on the famous ‘Steam Tram’ railway*. Step back in time and take a nostalgic ride with us on the Hoorn-Medemblick railway through beautiful rural countryside. Once these fascinating lines were the lifeblood of local Dutch communities, but this is the last remaining example and offers a memorable glimpse of yesteryear. We then cruise on to Kampen where there will be time for some shopping before party night on board ship. *Please note: those taking part in the Steam Tram excursion will travel by coach from Medemblik to Hoorn and then return to Medemblick on the Steam Tram to re-join the ship.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Zwolle & Amsterdam
Today, enjoy an optional morning coach excursion to the historic town of Zwolle. The historic facades, city walls and towers, the 600-year-old Sassenpoort gate and star-shaped city moat, flanked by monumental merchant’s homes and trees still characterise this city, and its beautiful alleys and impressive fortifications still beg to be explored. We rejoin our ship and cruise to Amsterdam with its picturesque canals and bridges, arriving early evening.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Sadly it’s time to say goodbye to our cruise ship and her crew, and rejoin your coach for the return journey to the port and onwards home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Your Excursions
Included Excursions and/or Ports of Call
- Keukenhof Park
- Amsterdam
Optional Excursions & Visits
- Steam Tram Railway
- Zwolle (5-day tour)
Notes
| Cabin Upgrades (per person) | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| Middle Deck Cabin | £40 | £50 |
| Middle Deck Superior Cabin | £50 | £60 |
| Upper Deck Cabin | £70 | £80 |
Please note (5-Day tour only): The Royal Country Palace of Het Loo will be closed from January 2018 to the middle of 2021 due to a major renovation. We will now have an optional morning excursion to the historic town of Zwolle on Day 4 of the tour.
Travel Insurance from £27.00 (5 days).
Frequently asked questions about our tours
Accommodation
The 3-star standard cruise ship, the MS Rhine Princess, is a firm favourite with Leger guests. Facilities include a lounge bar with small dance floor, restaurant on the middle deck and a small lounge with library. There is also an outside sundeck, ideal for viewing the passing scenery. All cabins have twin beds, climate control, satellite T.V., radio, hairdryer, en suite facilities and portholes.
Cabins - All spacious outside cabins have portholes or windows and are equipped with a bathroom with shower, toilet, washbasin and hairdryer. The twin beds can be joined together, and within the spacious wardrobe with dressing table, you will find a safe. Furthermore, all cabins have satellite T.V., radio and direct dial telephone. The heating and air-conditioning are individually adjustable. The cabins on the Rijndek are not accessible by lift.
Restaurant - The attractive restaurant with large windows is located on the Moezeldek. Each morning, the restaurant serves an extensive buffet breakfast. Start your day with a choice of breads, various cold cuts, cheeses and a range of sweet fillings. Of course, boiled eggs, fried eggs or scrambled eggs with bacon are not lacking. If you prefer a more healthy option; cereals with milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, fresh fruit and tasty juices are also included. The lunches are varied, offering a three-course served meal. Dinners on board are four-course and prepared with great care and daily-changing varieties. The kitchen team, led by experienced chefs, will serve many variations of menus as well as themed dinner(s).
Lounge/Bar - Enjoy time with old or new friends in the main lounge and bar, offering comfortable seating, a dance floor and piano for live entertainment.
Library - At the front of the promenade deck is the library, where you can enjoy the passing landscape or read a book.
Activities and Entertainment - Every day you can choose from a wide range of activities. During the day there is a puzzle waiting for you, or you can join the morning gymnastics at the sundeck. In the evening, you will be entertained with cosy dance parties with live music, general knowledge or music quiz, or bingo with prizes. There are also board games and playing cards on board, which can be used freely.
Rhine Princess - Dutch Bulbfields
The MS Rhine Princess is exclusively chartered by Leger Holidays on most of our river cruise holidays, and is always a firm favourite with Leger guests. Whether you relax in the bar, lounge or restaurant, you’re sure to feel at home on board this warm and welcoming ship. The Rhine Princess facilities include a lounge, a bar and a restaurant. All cabins feature a T.V, hairdryer, telephone and en-suite shower room.
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
Frequently asked questions about accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
Travel Information
- Travel Options
- Extra Services
Executive coach
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Silver Service coach
Find out moreExecutive coach
Our executive coaches feature air-conditioning, drinks machine, onboard toilet and reclining seat.
Silver Service
On most of our holidays you can upgrade to Silver Service, luxury coach travel, for comfort and style across Europe.
Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.
Servery on board offering a range of refreshments.
Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control.
Stay overnight near Dover
Find out moreWhy not go the night before your holiday for a relaxing start? You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £38 per person. This offer is subject to availability and based on two sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis. We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than nine days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday.
Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.
Join coach at Interchange
Find out moreOn most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines.
Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
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*Please note pickups are subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions about travel options
Front row seats can be reserved for £14pp (up to 6 days' duration), £22pp (7 & 8 days' duration) and £25pp (9 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for £7pp (up to 6 days duration), £14pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £17pp (9 days duration and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
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Call our reservations team on:
01709 787 463
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk