La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

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Experience the flower-filled charms of springtime in Holland as you cruise historic waterways, stopping for a cheese tasting in Gouda, a visit to the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans and a tour of Delft, with its famous porcelain. Take in the amazing spring blooms of Keukenhof Gardens, and visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Experience the flower-filled charms of springtime in Holland as you cruise historic waterways, stopping for a cheese tasting in Gouda, a visit to the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans and a tour of Delft, with its famous porcelain. Take in the amazing spring blooms of Keukenhof Gardens, and visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySUNDAY
End CitySATURDAY

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: SUNDAY

Meet in Amsterdam and transfer to elegant La Nouvelle Etoile, moored in the center of Haarlem. After a welcome reception, enjoy a gourmet dinner on board.

Meals Provided : Dinner

Day 2: MONDAY

After breakfast, drive to the reconstructed village of Zaanse Schans to see a working windmill. In the afternoon, cruise through the heart of Amsterdam en route to Uithoorn.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: TUESDAY

Today, La Nouvelle Etoile cruises to Gouda, a historic trading center situated between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In the 15th century, wealthy Gouda was Holland's fifth-largest town. After lunch, visit a local cheese farm.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: WEDNESDAY

Cruise to Rotterdam and visit the historic town of Delft, the epitome of an old-fashioned Dutch town with quaint shops and picturesque canals. Stop at the pottery works, where the town’s famous porcelain is still painted by hand. After lunch, you have time on your own to explore the old city center.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: THURSDAY

A morning cruise past Leiden crosses the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the afternoon at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, a famous 79-acre park containing millions of colorful flowers. One of the most photographed places in the world, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in Holland.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: FRIDAY

Early this morning, visit the fascinating and fast-paced flower market at Aalsmeer, where 7,000 growers supply over 20 million flowers and plants to be sold each day. Perhaps make an optional visit to the Cruquius Museum, a pumping station that originally helped to dr...

Day 7: SATURDAY

After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam where your program ends.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $10,725
Price per day$1,532
Last Updated: 11/8/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
Starting Price
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Availability
30 Mar 2025
04 May 2025
$10,725
$5,363
30 Mar 2025
04 May 2025
$82,500

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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunch
  • 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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