b'Rliavsesric CruiseCSpringtime Tulips &United Kingdom Medemblik NetherlandsHoornAmsterdam 7Start & End ArnhemLondonKeukenhof GardensTo/FromBruges Ghent GermanyYpresLondon BelgiumSail through Belgium and the Netherlands, discovering the Rhines history and beautiful gardens with guest speakersby Coach by Railincluding Charlie Dimmock and Piers Storie-Pugh. by Ship 1 Nights by Ship FranceGHENT AMSTERDAM CANAL CRUISE BRUGESYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. London to AmsterdamDay 4. The battlefields of Ypres cities in the Netherlands. We enjoy Your cruise begins at London StYour day starts with an optionala guided walking tour through its Pancras, where we catch the Eurostarexcursion to the Ypres battlefield well-preserved historic centre, to Amsterdam. On arrival, we areonce a key battlefront during Worldbefore enjoying a slice of traditional welcomed on to our luxurious ship. War One, the area remains a poignantDutch apple pie. Later, we embark reminder and a moving tribute.on a nostalgic journey aboard the Day 2. Exploring the Dutch capital Alternatively, you could explore theMedemblik steam train, travelling This morning, we set out on a scenicattractive town of Ghent at your ownthrough the scenic Dutch countryside. canal cruise, soaking up views of thepace. Returning to the ship for lunch, citys picturesque waterways andwe set sail towards the Netherlands. Day 7. The Keukenhof Gardens architecture. After lunch onboard,Renowned horticulturist Charlie you are free to explore Amsterdam atDay 5. Dutch heritage and historyDimmock joins us onboard this your own pace. Wander the charmingDuring a full morning of sailing, Piersmorning for a presentation, sharing side streets, enjoy a drink at a caf orStorie-Pugh again lends his expertisestories from her time at the BBC visit one of the citys world-renownedas he delivers a presentation onalong with expert gardening tips. We museums, such as the Rijksmuseum. the Battle of Arnhem. On arrival inthen set off to experience a holiday Arnhem, there is a choice of twohighlighta visit to the world-famous Day 3. Ghent or Brugesexcursions. You could choose to visitKeukenhof Gardens. Known as the As we cruise to Ghent after breakfast,nearby Oosterbeek for a guided tourGarden of Europe, it bursts into life renowned expert Piers Storie-Pughof the Hartenstein Airborne Museum,each spring with an extraordinary delivers a fascinating talk about theset in the former Allied headquartersdisplay of more than seven million The whole trip was regions battlefields. This afternoon,or step into centuries of Dutch culturetulips, hyacinths, daffodils and more. you have a choice of two excursionsat the Netherlands Open-Air Museum.mind-blowing and Illan afternoon coach tour to BrugesDay 8.er forget the tigers.nev Homeward bound to explore its cobbled lanes, nobleDay 6. Medemblik Steam RailwayAfter a leisurely breakfast, its time Brian, 2024townhouses and tranquil canals or aScenic harbour-town views greetto disembark and board the Eurostar guided tour of historic Ghent completeus this morning as we reach Hoorn,to London St Pancras, where your with a local Belgian chocolate tasting. one of the oldest and most historicspringtime cruise holiday concludes. 60 SPRINGTIME TULIPS & KEUKENHOF GARDENS'