b"London Almere UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESFRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDSKEUKENHOF GARDENS, DAY 3 Keukenhof THE GermanyDelft 4 NETHERLANDS Attend the exclusive Floriade Cologne Horticultural Expo, a once-in-London Rotterdam a-decade event that in 2022 is BELGIUM focusing on 'growing green cities'.Visit the stunning Keukenhof Gardens, home to millions of Belgium River Rhine flowering plants including world-Nights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach beating tulip displays, or take Luxembourg a tour of Amsterdam to see YOUR ITINERARY the city's historic canals and enchanting streets.Days 1-2 - London and DelftTour the historic Royal Delft From London St Pancras, we take the Eurostar to Rotterdam,porcelain factory.continuing to Delft for four nights. One of the prettiest towns in theEnjoy a free afternoon to soak in Netherlands, the compact city centre is small enough to explorethe sights of pretty Delft.on foot and boasts tree-lined canals, cobbled avenues and a grand central square known locally as 'Markt'. The famous artist JohannesWHAT'S INCLUDED Vermeer spent his life in Delft, and while strolling the quieter streets, it's easy to get an impression of the 17th-century Baroque town thatUK Tour Manager throughoutinspired his lifetime of work. Delft is also famous for its iconic white and blue porcelain and pottery, which originates from an area knownStandard Class rail travel FLORIADE AND THEas Delftware. These ceramics have been an important export forthroughoutmore than 400 years and Royal Delft, established in 1653, is the lastComplimentary luggage serviceKEUKENHOF GARDENSsurviving factory of its kind. We make a visit to this historic building on Day 2, touring the factory floor to learn about how the distinctive4 nights' 3 or 4-Star hotel 'Delft Blue' design is created. We see the intricate patterns being OR AMSTERDAM finished and hand-painted in colours that were inspired by importedaccommodationChinese pottery. Afterwards, you're free to explore further. 6 meals including 4 breakfasts, and 2 dinners5 DAYS FROM 875 BY STANDARD CLASS RAIL Day 3 - The Keukenhof Gardens or Amsterdam All tour excursionsWe take a coach trip to the incredible Keukenhof Gardens today. Discover two of the Netherlands natural wonderlands with tickets to the FloriadeOpen for just two months a year, April and May, these gardens areYOUR HOTEL Horticultural Expo and a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens or Amsterdam. Based inthe perfect embodiment of spring, with hundreds of different flower species delivering row-upon-row of vivid colours and set amongst Delft, well also tour the celebrated Royal Blue porcelain factory.tranquil woodland and trickling streams. Also known as 'the GardenDays 1-5of Europe', Keukenhof is home to the world's largest permanentHotel Johannes Vermeer flower garden, giving us an unbeatable opportunity to admire a rangeor Hotel Hampshire Delft Centre, of fantastic floral displays. Alternatively, outside of spring departures,Delft3/4we'll take a tour of Amsterdam. A city famous for its tree-lined canals, DELFT, DAYS 1-5 KEUKENHOF GARDENS, DAY 3 crooked buildings and laid-back atmosphere, we discover vibrant Dam Square, the city's bustling main square dominated by the Royal Palace - a classical 17th-century masterpiece.Day 4 - Floriade Max 25 peopleWe enjoy the highlight of our holiday, transferring by coach to Almere for the 2022 Floriade Horticultural Expo. Held in the Netherlands just2022 TOUR DATESonce every ten years, Floriade, spread over five themed zones across an enormous 66 hectares, is a celebration of plants, vegetables, fruitApr 13, 14SOLD OUT May9SOLD OUTand produce from across the world. This decade's theme is 'Growing17SOLD OUT 10,11SOLD OUTGreen Cities' and there are exhibitions from over 30 different20, 21SOLD OUT 12SOLD OUTcountries, each split into four sub-themes exploring the future24, 25SOLD OUT 16 895development of our city centres. Alongside such vibrant and thought-provoking displays, there's also street food trucks selling different26, 28SOLD OUT Jun2, 16895world cuisines and plenty of live entertainment. May1, 2SOLD OUT Sep88953 SOLD OUT Sep 22875Day 5 - Delft and London 5SOLD OUTOur coach takes us back to Rotterdam, where we catch the Eurostar service to London St Pancras. Tour Code FDE |per person based on 2 Due to seasonal opening times, departures from May 16 onwards will visit Amsterdamsharing. Deposit from 140 per person. instead of the Keukenhof Gardens . Supplement for solo travellers from 315. 70 FRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDS Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 71Visit your local Travel Agent"