Two Dutch cities, two unique flower shows. Spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and visit the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens before heading to Eindhoven for 2 nights including a visit to the amazing Floriade Expo 2012 which only takes place once every ten years!
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Take the train under the channel to Brussels and then change onto the regional service to Amsterdam (journey time from Brussels around 3 hours). On arrival in Amsterdam, check in to the Roemer Hotel Amsterdam for a 2 night stay.
The Dutch capital is a vibrant city famous for its UNESCO World Heritage listed canals and its liberal outlook. Spend the evening wandering around the cobbled streets of the canal district or enjoying dinner on the Leidesplein.
Enjoy a full day tour to the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens today. Drive through the pretty Dutch countryside to Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden, also known as the Garden of Europe. Here you have 7 hours free time to see the fabulous, colourful displays of over seven million tulips, hyacinths daffodils and spring bulbs. Why not hire a bike or take a tour in a ‘whisper boat’ to see the gardens from a different perspective? You can bring a picnic lunch or choose to eat at one of the many restaurants in the park.
At the end of your day at the Keukenhof Gardens, return to Amsterdam for your second night in the hotel.
This morning, take the hour and a half journey by train to Eindhoven. On arrival, check in at the Holiday Inn Eindhoven where you will stay for 2 nights.
Spend an afternoon enjoying the sights of Eindhoven which is a buzzing Dutch city, famous for its industrial design and contemporary architecture. Visit some of the landmark buildings in the city or why not take in a visit to the Van Abbemuseum, a great modern and contemporary art gallery?
After breakfast this morning, take a regional train from Eindhoven to Venlo (journey time around 40 minutes) and then catch a shuttle bus (payable locally) to the Floriade 2012 Expo.
Enjoy a full day at the park which covers 66 hectares with five different worlds separated by wooded areas. Find out how nature affects your health and wellbeing in 'Relax & Heal', discover horticulture as a compliment to industry in 'Green Engine' or enjoy a stunning programme of entertainment at the 'World Show Stage'.
After your day out at the Floriade Expo, return for a second night in Eindhoven.
Make a leisurely start this morning and then return to the station for your return journey by rail to the UK, via Maastricht, Liege and Brussels.
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Roemer Hotel Amsterdam
Keukenhof Gardens
Floriade
Holiday Inn Eindhoven
Keukenhof Gardens
Amsterdam is a multifaceted city, with something for every traveller’s taste. It’s packed with culture, history and architecture and boasts one of the largest historic centres in Europe, Amsterdam has around 7000 registered historic buildings and an impressive collection of museums. These include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, offering a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Don’t miss a boat ride along the city’s historic canals.
Eindhoven is a major Dutch city which, despite its modern appearance is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. Discover Eindhoven's industrial history with a tour of landmark buildings such as the Evoluon, the Witte Dame and De Admirant, the highest building in the city. Alternatively, visit one of the city's art galleries such as the contemporary Van Abbemuseum. If you hire a bike there are over a hundred National Heritage sites to explore outside the centre of town.
The Roemer Hotel Amsterdam is converted from two 18th-century mansions, and has traditional décor combined with modern amenities. The hotel has a cocktail bar with fireplace and has a privately owned garden which is the perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring. The Roemer is situated in a quiet street in the heart of Amsterdam. Leidseplein and the Van Gogh Museum are less than a 10 minute walk from the hotel and there are excellent tram links to the Central Station.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The Holiday Inn Eindhoven is a modern hotel with 206 bedrooms. The hotel has an indoor pool, gym and free Wi-Fi throughout. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine in the Brasserie FLO restaurant or relax with a drink in the Living bar. The Holiday Inn Eindhoven is centrally located close to Eindhoven train station.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
This holiday includes Eurostar travel from London to Brussels, onward train travel from Brussels to Amsterdam, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam, Full day excursion to Keukenhof from Amsterdam, train travel from Amsterdam to Eindhoven, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Eindhoven, return train travel from Eindhoven to Venlo, 1 day entrance ticket to Floriade, and train travel from Eindhoven to London via Maastricht and Liege. Prices are per person.
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