Group Tour Operator for holidays to the Netherlands
Dutch Dahlias on Parade – Holland based (via overnight ferry crossing)
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Dutch Dahlias on Parade, Holland
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Zundert Flower Parade - Dutch Dahlias
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Zundert Flower Parade 2009
Discover Zundert's Amazing Annual Flower Parade
Just as the summer begins to fade, the charming Dutch village of Zundert, near the Belgian border, hosts a phenomenal festival of dahlia flowers. On the first Sunday of September every year, the annual Zundert Flower Parade has the town decked in dahlias which attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Furthermore, it has become one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful parades. The impressive structures built from flowers have been turning heads since 1936 and is a must-see for fans of flowers, art or the downright bizarre!
Millions of locally-grown dahlias go into making the floats for the annual Zundert Flower Parade. Easily one of Europe’s most magnificent spectacles. Furthermore, the extravaganza requires hundreds of hours’ volunteering. The Bloemencorso has seen local communities compete in the Dutch village of Zundert for over 70 years. As the floats have grown from dahlia-adorned bikes and carts to colossal floral dioramas, so too has the crowd grown. Every year this Dutch village buzzes with thousands of visitors, drawn by beautiful and surreal floats. Entertainers add to the lively atmosphere, while local markets offer many browsing opportunities..
Dates
Friday 03 September 2027 (Parade Day Sunday 05 September 2027)
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to Hull for a mid-afternoon embarkation on the overnight ferry to Rotterdam. Once on board, there is plenty to explore including bars, restaurants, shops and cafes before the ship departs early evening. Buffet dinner has been included on board.
Day 2
Arrive Holland / Royal Delft Pottery and Royal Hague
After breakfast on board, disembark and drive to nearby Delft for a visit to the factory museum of Royal Delft Blue pottery, experience the beauty of Delft Blue pottery in the original 400 year old factory and see pottery in production, Admire the craftsmanship and watch the hand painting techniques as artists paint the high quality Delft pottery.
There will be time to browse the on-site shop before departing to nearby Hague. Here, meet up with a local guide for a ‘Royal’ walking tour to view the Royal Palace of Noordeinde, walk in the Palace gardens and get a glimpse of the Royal stables behind the gardens, which house the famous royal Golden Coach.
Continue to the hotel for the next 2 nights. Check-in and enjoy dinner together this evening.
Day 3
Zundert Flower Parade Day – Dutch Dahlias on Display (Sunday)
Travel to the Dutch village of Zundert for their famous Dahlia Parade. Spend the morning exploring the town and let the many performers dotted around the streets entertain you. Browse the local markets before taking your seats for the parade.
The afternoon is spent watching the Flower Parade which volunteers have been preparing for a whole year to create. The parade passes down the main streets of the town before stopping for a break for visitors to inspect and admire the floats before resuming its route around the town and the award ceremony for the best float. Zundert also provides music and theatre performances throughout the town during the day.
Return to the hotel for dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 4
Kinderdijk Windmills & Dordrecht / Overnight ferry
An excursion to visit the dikes and windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will get the opportunity to visit museums inside working windmills where millers tell their stories and take a boat trip around the dikes. All the mills, pumps, dikes, and storage basins work together to literally keep their heads above water. That is how this characteristic and deeply Dutch landscape came about.
From here, drive to Dordrecht, the oldest city in Holland, with picturesque alleyways and a beautiful historical centre. After some free time, continue to the port and board the overnight ferry to the UK. Once again, enjoy the on-board facilities and a buffet dinner whilst crossing the North Sea.
Day 5
Arrive UK
Disembark after breakfast and continue the journey home.
Greatdays offer a good selection of 3* and 4* hotels in Holland
Information regarding Zundert Flower Parade and tickets (subject to confirmation)
All tickets need to be pre-registered when the confirmed dates and booking system opens which should be early 2027 (subject to confirmation and availability) and a deposit of approximately £30 per person (tbc) will be required. Ticket types may also change for 2027, they are currently:
**Category B ticket – The parade will pass the grandstand twice and you will hear the award ceremony through the loudspeakers. Your seat is a numbered bucket seat
**Category C ticket – The parade will pass the grandstand only once. However, there are catering and toilet facilities next to the grandstand as well as good entrance and departure possibilities. Your seat is a numbered bucket seat.
All group must have same ticket type.
| Departure date | 4 days / 3 nights | Single Supplement |
| 03 September 2027 | On request | On request |
