Steaming through the Dutch Bulb Fields

Steaming through the Dutch Bulb Fields

5 Days, 4 Nights Stay, Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Monday 13th April - Friday 17th April 2026

On Booking £100pp Deposit required unless doing a monthly payment plan (see Terms & Information).

 

Includes (subject to change),

- Return Coach Travel from Normal departure points.

- Short Sea Crossing (Dover - Calais)

- 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - Staying at Ambassador Hotel, Haarlem

- Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens

- Combination of Ship Cruise & Steam Train

- Entrance to Royal Delft Pottery & Guided Tour

 

Full UK Passport and any other documents to travel will be required.

 

Keukenhof Flower Gardens, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens, situated in the municipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands. Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. Despite opening in 1950, Keukenhof has a different look and theme each year. For eight weeks each spring, it becomes a ocean of colour, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. Admire not just tulips, but daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi and crocuses too! Take a leisurely stroll through these remarkable gardens.

 

Discover the iconic historic Dutch windmills and distinctive green wooden houses which were relocated here to recreate the look of an 18th/19th-century village. The Zaanse Schans Museum has regional costumes, model windmills and interactive exhibits on chocolate making. Artisan workshops demonstrate rare handicrafts such as wooden clog carving, barrel making and pewter casting.

 

A definite highlight of the tour is a journey on two remarkable examples of historic Dutch public transport.  Embark on a cruise on the museum ship Friesland followed by a steam train ride through the Dutch countryside. Stopping at stations along the route, this is a great way to take in Holland’s natural beauty. Look out for iconic Dutch windmills during your journey. Admire the beautiful scenery, including the blooming bulbfields.

 

 

Keukenhof Gardens

Prepare for an early disembarkation and drive to Keukenhof Gardens. With over 50 years of displaying its floral art and with a different theme every year and a fresh look every day, Keukenhof has developed into a showcase for the flower bulb and ornamental plant industry. The history of Keukenhof, the name meaning ‘kitchen garden’, goes back to the 15th Century. Tulips proliferate but there are daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi and crocuses to admire as well.

 

Museum Stoomtram - Cruise & Steam Train

Is morning travel to the town of Enkhuizen. From here, you can see the remarkable Houtribdijk, a 17- mile dyke and dam completed in 1975 as part of the Zuiderzee land reclamation project. In Enkhuizen, embark on the museum ship ‘Friesland’ for a relaxing cruise on the IJsselmeer to Medemblik. There’s free time for lunch before boarding the ‘Museumstoomtram’, a charming, historic narrow gauge, steam-hauled train that travels for 20km through the bulbfields to Hoorn. The train stops at stations along the route, each a little museum in its own right, with views of windmills and (in season) the fields of tulips.

 

Delft

a visit will be made of  Zaanse Schans the ’Windmill Village’, a living and working community whose origins date back to the 18th Century. Watch traditional clog and cheese making and visit the historic windmills and buildings. Local charges apply for some attractions, museums and entrance to the Windmills but worth stepping inside for the experience.

 

Continue to Delft and a visit and tour of the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory Blue Pottery, reknowned worldwide for its artistry. On a guided tour you will learn all about the instantly recognisable beautiful blue porcelain and watch the craftsmen and women at work.

Ambassador Hotel, Haarlem

 

THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR A STAY IN THE CITY

In the heart of the picturesque center of Haarlem, directly opposite the St. Bavo Church and surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops, you will find our atmospheric hotel. The rooms range from a city comfort room to family rooms and a spacious bridal suite. Due to the 7 different types of rooms, there is a suitable stay for every guest.

Culinary enjoyment? Our stylishly decorated grand café The Governor serves a unique mix of dishes, signature cocktails and specially selected wines. Join our restaurant, at the bar or on our spacious, heated terrace.

 

Our Comfort Rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds.

Room facilities:

Private bathroom

Shower

Flat screen television

Bureau

Shower supplies

Hair dryer

Free WIFI

Safe

 

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2011 HL Haarlem

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