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NETHERLANDS / BELGIUM
AMSTERDAM & ‘OLD HOLLAND’
NEW
BEAUTIFUL BRUGES & THE LAST POST
REVISED
FROM £599
REF: AAM
4 DAYS
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FROM £589
REF: ABR
4 DAYS
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One of Europe’s top short-break destinations, Amsterdam is a compact and likeable city. It has loads of appeal with its intriguing mix of small-town character, cosmopolitan savvy and not forgetting its fair share of masterpieces at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Take time out from the city with a visit to quaint Volendam and Zaanse Schans Heritage Village
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To Dover for ferry to France and onto the Netherlands and Amstelveen for your 3-night stay. First night dinner (set menu) included with remaining nights B&B
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Amstelveen with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Amsterdam with Walking Tour & Canal Cruise Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city to see the sights and places of interest and take an included cruise on the famous canals. Time at leisure to explore the treasure-filled museums, vintage shops and traditional brown cafés
Volendam & The Polders Off to the quaint ‘Old Holland’ fishing village of Volendam with its perky gables, picturesque harbour and local residents dressed in traditional costume. Visit a cheese farm and see clog makers at work before heading to Zaanse Schans with its unrivalled heritage collection of windmills, barns and historic wooden houses
DAY 4 Back to England and homewards
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast Porterage
Set dinner on first night at nearby restaurant
Guided walking tour of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Visit to Volendam & Zaanse Schans Heritage Village
With its lacework of narrow cobbled streets, gabled houses and tree lined canals, ever popular Bruges is one of Europe’s best preserved and beautiful cities. A break in the ‘Venice of the North’ is perfect any time of year. NEW FOR 2026 is an included visit to Ypres and the incredibly moving Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To Dover for ferry to France and onto Bruges for your 3-night stay BB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Bruges with one included excursion and optional excursions available. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants located within walking distance of the hotel
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Ypres & The Last Post Ypres is an important and poignant place in 20th century history after being almost completely destroyed in WW1. The historic cloth hall houses the brilliantly curated ‘In Flanders Field Museum’ (entrance not included). Head to the famous Menin Gate where at exactly 8pm, buglers play the Last Post as act of remembrance
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Bruges Walking Tour & Canal Cruise Take in all the major sights on a gentle guided stroll through the historic streets. A cruise along the canal network gives you a very different aspect
DAY 4 Back to England and home via interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights in central Bruges with buffet breakfast
Porterage
Leisure time in Bruges Included visit to Ypres & The Last Post
Optional – Bruges Walking Tour & Canal Cruise
LE BOIS DE BRUGES HOTEL, BRUGES HHHH
Smart hotel, 10 mins walk to main square Renovated guestrooms with WiFi & safe
Single rooms are double / twin for sole use
Atrium breakfast room, bistro & outdoor terrace There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
24 APR 2026
£589
21 AUG 2026
£599
SUPPLEMENTS
Single (April)
£285
Single (August)
£300
Insurance
£82
GRAND HOTEL AMSTELVEEN HHHH
Contemporary hotel just outside Amsterdam Breakfast room & bar Bistro restaurant in nearby Bowling Centre
Smart guestrooms with air-con, safe, TV & hairdryer
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DATES & PRICES
21 AUG 2026
£599
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£150
Insurance
£82