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Gardens of Holland Tour
 Based in Amsterdam, this tour explores some of the finest gardens of Holland including private canal gardens. Enjoy the tremendous variety of gardens on offer from chateaux to the gardens of nursery gurus. We stay at the four star Hotel Estherea in Amsterdam on a bed and breakfast basis. This tour can be taken in conjunction with the Gardens of Belgium.
Early Bird Discount:
Book direct and pay in full by 31/08/08 and receive 10 per cent off the final instalment.
Tour price per person: land only
Based on a minimum 25 persons travelling
Departs: 14 June 2009
Returns: 21June 2009
7 day tour
Double room per person: £799
Single supplement: £230 |
Fully escorted throughout by a horticultural expert, Karen Platt
Luxury air-conditioned coach where stated
Accommodation in 4 star hotels for:
6 nights Amsterdam
Meals where stated
Entrance fees to all gardens |
KPGT travel pack including free book, guide to gardens and local information. There is no refund on any gardens not visited or any days in which you do not participate for any reason. The itinerary is subject to change including hotels. |
| Flights: we can arrange your flight to Paris or travel by Eurostar and have recourse to excellent group rates without obligation. |
Insurance: we can arrange insurance
Owing to hotel deadlines, the final date for booking is March 2009. |
A £100 deposit holds your booking. |
Itinerary
Day 1: Monday 15 June
We visit Trompenburg arboretum in the morning with a stop in Delft for lunch and a quick tour of the Cultuurtuin, then in the afternoon Leiden Botanic Garden.
Day 2: Tuesday 16 June
Our coach tour today begins with Kasteel Warmelo, Kasteel Weldam. In the afternoon we continue to Paleis Het Loo.
Day 3: Wednesday 17 June
An early morning start today as we travel north to Dedemsvaart to visit the gardens of Mien Ruys and Ada Hoffman followed by Tuinen Pethitha and Ton der Linden.
Day 4: Thursday 18 June
Today our first stop will be the gardens and nursery of designer extraordinaire, Piet Oudolf, followed by a private tour of De Wiersse with lunch followed by a stop at May Hobijn garden.
Day 5: Friday 19 June
Open gardens of Amsterdam and Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam.
Day 6: Saturday 20 June
Open gardens of Amsterdam and a canal boat ride.
Day 7: Sunday 21 June
Another morning to explore the private gardens of Holland, then we transfer to Schipol for our flight home.
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