Indulge your senses in the fascinating Floriade Festival, one of the finest European horticultural world exhibitions. This is an event that only takes place once every 10 years and 2012 is set to be the most exciting to date, featuring a daily programme of music, dance, literature, theatre and visual art from around the world.
Our Cruise Direct exclusive 6 day holiday includes a fully escorted trip visiting the famous Floriade Festival in Venlo, the velvet Caves at Valkenburg, the Keukenhof Gardens one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for many years now and a visit to the Delft Porcelain Factory, this is a springtime sensation not to be missed.
Executive return coach travel included to and from: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Kilbride, Ayr, Leeds and Newcastle City Centre and onwards to Newcastle Docks.
NEWCASTLE DEPARTURE
April 3rd and 6th 2012
Day 1
Join your coach at your local pick up point and travel to Newcastle where you will sail to Amsterdam .
Day 2
Arrive in Amsterdam - travel to Keukenhof Gardens then travel onwards to Cujik and spend a relaxing evening onboard.
Day 3
After breakfast you will be taken from the ship to Floriade (admission included). After a full day, you'll return to mps Horizon ro enjoy a relaxing evening onboard.
Day 4
Cruising through the morning we reach Maastricht. You will then have the opportunity to visit the Velvet Caves in Valkenburg. You will return to the ship in time to relax over dinner.
Day 5
Disembark mps Horizon and join you coach for an excursion to visit the town of Delft. Travel to Amsterdam in time for your ferry crossing to Newcastle.
Day 6
Arrive in Newcastle then join your coach homeward bound .
WHATS INCLUDED:
Executive return coach travel to and from your chosen departure point as listed.
All transfers.
Return ferry crossing from Newcastle to Amsterdam or Hull to Rotterdam.
Luggage handling on and off the ship.
Welcome drink, Captain's get together and Party Night.
En – Suite cabin accommodation as selected.
Full Board during your cruise.
Entertainment every night of your cruise.
Services of our experienced and friendly Cruise Director and Cruise Manager.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
Visit to Keukenhof Gardens, entry included.
Visit to Floriade, entry included.
Visit to Valkenburg and entry to the Velvet Caves.
Visit to Delft porcelain museum entry included.