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1 Netherlands 7 Days

2 Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Amsterdam Area, Holland. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amsterdam on your own. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D) Day 2 Amsterdam Area. For centuries, this tiny nation of seafaring traders played a leading role in world history. It reclaimed 40% of its territory from the hostile sea, and produces a healthy agricultural surplus in the midst of Europe s most densely populated area yet Holland manages to remain quaint and scenic. Your day begins with sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights. Later, see the city from a different perspective on the CANAL CRUISE. Watch skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones at a DIAMOND CENTER. Time in the afternoon to explore on your own or to join an optional excursion. (B) Day 3 Amsterdam Area Aalsmeer/Keukenhof The Hague Delft Rotterdam. Begin your day with a visit to the fascinating AALSMEER FLOWER AUCTION or, from April to mid May, when the tulips bloom, see some of the 7 million flowers on your visit to worldfamous KEUKENHOF, one of the world s largest flower gardens (weather permitting). Carry on to historic Delft for a visit of the famous ROYAL DELFT POTTERY FACTORY. See how this precious pottery is made and marvel at its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware. Continue on to Rotterdam, the world s busiest port to marvel at the city s futuristic architecture. (B

3 Day 4 Rotterdam Groesbeek Arnhem Area. Today is all about recent history. Visit Groesbeek, where Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden during WWII, the largest airborne battle in history and the only major Allied defeat of the northwest Europe campaign. Also explore the NATIONAL LIBERATION MUSEUM, which commemorates Holland s occupation and liberation during the war. Next is Arnhem, site of the disastrous Battle of Arnhem, where you will see John Frost Bridge, named for the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days. Enjoy time on your own to do some independent exploring. (B,D)

4 Day 5 Arnhem Area Apeldoorn Staphorst Groningen. Enjoy a guided visit of the 17th-century ROYAL PALACE OF HET LOO with its enchanting Dutch Baroque gardens. Continue to the rustic town of Staphorst, dating back to the 13th century when monks began cultivating the area s bogs and swamps. Inhabitants today still live according to strict Calvinist principles, and Staphorst boasts one of the highest church attendance rates in the country. Spend the night in the provincial capital of Groningen. (B) Day 6 Groningen Zaanse Schans Volendam Amsterdam Area. Explore Groningen this morning, an important trade center in the 13th century that today is hailed

5 as the World Cycling City. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the lovely Frisian Lake District. Cross over the 19-mile Barrier Dam, which is part of an incredible system of 1,200 miles of dikes, dams, and dunes built over the last 900 years to protect the part of Holland that is below sea level. Visit a renowned wooden clog and Dutch cheese workshop in Zaanse Schans. Continue to the fishing village of Volendam, then arrive back in Amsterdam to enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) Day 7 Amsterdam Area. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Vacation Highlights Individual headsets Sightseeing: Visits Aalsmeer Flower auction or Keukenhof gardens, Delft Royal Pottery, Groesbeek National Liberation Museum, Arnhem John Frost Bridge, Straphorst, Groningen, Zaanse Schans workshops, Volendam. Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission charges where applicable. Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable, including admission charges when applicable. MEALS Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners, including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam HOTELS AMSTERDAM AREA Crowne Plaza Schiphol (F) or Holiday Inn Express Arena (ST) ROTTERDAM Bilderberg Parkhotel (F) ARNHEM AREA De Bilderberg (F) RONINGEN Apollo (F)

6 Dates and Prices Cost per person on Twin/TPL share basis Child (8-17 yrs ) Tour Start Date USD 1350/pax USD 1220/pax Return Date 08-Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May Jun Jun Jun Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct-2017 Prices based on double room occupancy. Single room supplement $300 No triple room reduction. Extra nights per person in Amsterdam: in single room $109-$122, in twin $63-$69, in triple $60-$69. Note : All rates are nett payable to UAE Exchange This is a quotation only, No booking has been made, prices are subject to availabilty TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Rate quoted for minimum 2 adults passengers traveling together. If we are not getting the availability in the mentioned Hotels, we will provide similar hotels. All Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALITIES Package costs could vary, subjected to any fluctuation at the time of booking. Above rates are subjected to change, please check with us the rate validity. We would advise to block the seats in advance to avoid rate changes Additional night can be arranged upon request, rates are applicable as per the Tariff. All the services included in the package are compulsory and no refund will be given if any of the services are not taken. Check-in time of the hotels will be hrs. and check out time will be hrs. Early Check-in will be subjected to availability of rooms. Company will not be liable for any claims due to accidents, food poisoning, medical illness or other natural calamities arising Passenger will have to ensure themselves and company will not entertain any claims in this regard