Group tour operator and DMC for tours to the Netherlands
Dutch Bulbfields and Royal Gardens (via short sea ferry)
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Keukenhof Gardens ©Keukenhof
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The Gallery in Palace Het Loo ©Paleis Het Loo
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Keukenhof Gardens ©Keukenhof
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Royal Delft Pottery
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A very special coach tour combining visits to the Keukenhof bulbfields and two royal gardens. The horticultural highlight of Spring in Holland must be the Keukenhof Flower Gardens. Originally the kitchen garden for the Dutch Royal Family, each year at Keukenhof Gardens between March and May, seven million bulbs planted across 70 acres burst into bloom. Not just tulips, but daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi, and crocuses too!
During this tour, we also visit Het Loo Palace and gardens, this trip is a dream for keen gardeners! This spectacular palace has beautiful Baroque style gardens and is also known as the ‘Versailles of the North’. A visit is also made to the Hague, renowned for its Royal palaces and gardens together with a tour of the Royal Delft Pottery.
Dates
March, April and May (Keukenhof dates to be confirmed for 2027)
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK / Travel to Holland
Drive to Dover and take the short sea ferry crossing over to France and drive through France and Belgium and into Holland. Continue to the hotel for the next 4 nights. After check-in enjoy dinner together in the hotel this evening.
Day 2
Keukenhof Gardens
Visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens to see the world famous bulbfield gardens and flower park. Keukenhof was once a modest kitchen and herb garden for the Dutch Royal House. Today, however, each year between March and May, seven million bulbs planted across the park’s 70 acres burst into bloom. Visitors enjoy a spectacular rainbow carpet of flowers. For over 50 years Keukenhof has been displaying its floral art with a different theme each year and a fresh look. There is a cafe and on-site shop as well as the option to take a cruise around the fields on a ‘Whisper Boat’ (not included/payable locally)
Return to the hotel for dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 3
Royal Delft and Royal Hague
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.
Enjoy some free time in The Hague before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4
Het Loo Palace and Gardens and Amersfoot
Travel to Apeldoorn for a guided tour of Het Loo Palace and its wonderful gardens (‘The Woods Palace’). The main building was a Royal Palace for over three centuries and the decor alone is worth a visit. The gardens, often described as being the ‘Versailles of Holland’, are absolutely stunning.
From here continue to Amersfoort for some free time to explore this well-preserved medieval city, renowned for its historic walls, churches, city gates and beautiful canals.
Return to the hotel for a final dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 5
Return to the UK
Depart after breakfast for the return journey to France, via Belgium, and take the short sea ferry crossing to the UK.
Greatdays can offer a good selection of 3* and 4* hotels in Holland
| Departure date |
4 nights / 5 days | Single Supplement |
| On request March, April, May | Price on request | Price on request |
