Holland's Floriade Expo 2022: See the festival on an in-depth tour of Amsterdam

Day 1 - Welcome to Amsterdam

Welcome to the picture-perfect city of Amsterdam, buzzing with bicycles and boats. Every alley leads to another cosy bruin café and the canals are more plentiful than in Venice. Delve into the gezelligheid of Amsterdam during a city orientation – to see its beautifully preserved medieval buildings and tree-lined canals. Then, enjoy a Welcome Reception and laid-back city cruise along the winding canals, soaking up the alluring setting as you enjoy a light meal.

Day 2 - Rijksmuseum and More in Amsterdam

This morning, we Dive Into Culture and enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseum, home to masterpieces of Rembrandt, Hals and Vermeer. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Visit the floating flower market or stroll along the gabled façades that line Amsterdam’s ring of canals. End your day with delicious local flavours at one of the city's many cosy restaurants. However you choose to spend your day, you’re in for a gezellig time in one of Europe’s cutest capitals.

Day 3 - A Day Exploring Dutch Culture and History

Take a trip back in time to discover the centuries-old traditions of Holland stopping in the pretty town of Haarlem. We join a Local Specialist this morning for a visit to the Corrie ten Boom House and Museum. Learn how this watchmaker helped countless Jews escape Nazi prosecution during World War II, which ultimately led to her arrest. Dive Into Culture and visit Zaanse Schans to sample delicious Dutch cheeses and investigate the inner-workings of one of the country’s many windmills. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Zuiderzee, and its incredible story of land reclamation and battle against the encroaching sea. We travel to the fishing village of Volendam on the shores of the IJsselmeer, our gateway into a Holland of yesteryear. This evening, we Connect With Locals to enjoy a home-cooked dinner with the Pauw family during an exclusive Be My Guest experience.

Day 4 - A Day at Floriade 2022

Take a day trip to Almere to learn all about the future of growing ‘Green Cities’ when you Dive Into Culture at Floriade Expo 2022. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience is a showcase of inspiring ideas about the green city of the future. Amidst a tranquil setting of thousands of trees and an incredible array of bushes, plants and flowers, you’ll enjoy a gorgeous glimpse of what it would be like to live in a city created with a green heart at its core. Visit the Green Island and the three districts, each with their own theme – Food, Energy and Health. Admire the impressive botanical collection sourced from across the world, while you lose yourself in the unforgettable mix of colours, scents and experiences. Enjoy a host of live entertainment, live cultural shows, culinary surprises and far more, all while surrounded by the soul-stirring greenery of this custom-made city of the future.

Day 5 - Discover Gouda (or Keukenhof during Tulip Season)

The powerful aroma of delicious Dutch cheese will infuse our senses today. Seemingly frozen in time with its beautiful 15th-century town hall and medieval cheese weighing station, Gouda’s status as a cheese trading town dates back to the Middle Ages. Dive Into Culture and witness this proud tradition first-hand in the town’s beautiful market square, before spending the rest of the day at leisure (Please note, during the opening of Keukenhof, an excursion to see the tulip fields will be included instead of the visit to Gouda). Returning to Amsterdam this evening, you’ll be treated to a superb Farewell Dinner in the heart of the city.

Day 6 - Farewell Amsterdam

The time has come to bid tot ziens to the magnificent city and your fellow travellers after an enjoyable encounter with Amsterdam and the surrounding Dutch countryside.

Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

• 19 June - 24 June 2022 - from $2895 per person, twin share

Additional dates are available later in the year. Enquire now for pricing and availability.

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Hotel - Eden, Amsterdam

Will I need a passport/visa?
Passports are needed when travelling outside of your home country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate (electronic or paper showing date and time of vaccination(s)) with final or booster dose given at least 15 days before departing is required for this trip.