Holland in the Spring - Trains Boats & Bulbs

HOLLAND IN THE SPRINGTIME – TRAINS, BOATS AND BULBS

 

24 – 27 April 2026

Friday - Monday

4 Days

From £735

 

Enjoy a delightful spring weekend break with a distinctive Dutch flavour visiting the magnificent world famous Keukenhof Gardens, this tour also includes a trip through time by steam tram and museum boat.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Keukenhof Gardens   |   Boat Cruise   |   Tram Journey

 

DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home early and travel south to Dover for your crossing to Dunkirk (approximately 2-hour crossing). On arrival we continue journeying to our hotel in Utrecht in the Netherlands. A set three course dinner menu will be served this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Boat Cruise and Tram Journey

Today we enjoy both a Boat and Tram journey where you will have coffee and pastry onboard the Tram.  This afternoon we enjoy the boat cruise from Medemblik to Enkhuizen on board the Museum Ship Friesland. (Dinner this evening choice of 2 starters, 2 main courses, and 1 dessert).

 

DAY THREE – Keukenhof Gardens

After breakfast, a full day excursion to and through the Dutch Bulbfields and our visit to the Keukenhof Gardens named ‘The Greatest Flower Show on Earth’.  Over 70 acres of parkland and 10 miles of walkways, admire a vast collection of hundreds of thousands of flowers displayed in the beautifully landscaped gardens which adorn the estate. (Dinner this evening choice of 2 starters, 2 main courses, and 1 dessert).

 

DAY FOUR - Departure

Enjoy breakfast before we make our way back to Dunkirk for our ferry crossing and our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Complimentary tea/coffee available throughout your holiday in hotel lounge

Return ferry crossing – Dover / Dunkirk

Tram journey including coffee and cake on board

Boat cruise on board the Museum Ship Friesland

Admission to Keukenhof Gardens.

 

KONTAKT DER KONTINENTEN, Soesterberg

Centrally located in Soesterberg, this three-star superior hotel, has 130 rooms that are in the former Mission House Sint Jan and Monastery Cenakel. Originally occupied by missionaries and nuns, the rooms are cosy.  Details such as the impressive stained glass, wall paintings and references to cultures and continents to which the missionaries travelled, keep the memories of the past alive. At the same time, facilities such as an attractive restaurant and bar plus free coffee and tea in the lounges ensure that today's guest will lack nothing.  All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, All bathrooms with walk-in shower, desk, phone, TV, and complementary Wi-Fi. Ground floor rooms may be available on request. All rooms have walk in showers.

 

Currency in Holland:  Euro

 

PLEASE NOTE:  As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.

 

Passport & Visa Requirements:   https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

 

ETIAS Vis system:   www.etiasvisa.com

 

Health:  https://www.nhs.uk

 

JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Complimentary tea/coffee available throughout your holiday in hotel lounge

Return ferry crossing – Dover / Dunkirk

Tram journey including coffee and cake on board

Boat cruise on board the Museum Ship Friesland

Admission to Keukenhof Gardens.

 

KONTAKT DER KONTINENTEN, Soesterberg

Centrally located in Soesterberg, this three-star superior hotel, has 130 rooms that are in the former Mission House Sint Jan and Monastery Cenakel. Originally occupied by missionaries and nuns, the rooms are cosy.  Details such as the impressive stained glass, wall paintings and references to cultures and continents to which the missionaries travelled, keep the memories of the past alive. At the same time, facilities such as an attractive restaurant and bar plus free coffee and tea in the lounges ensure that today's guest will lack nothing.  All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, All bathrooms with walk-in shower, desk, phone, TV, and complementary Wi-Fi. Ground floor rooms may be available on request. All rooms have walk in showers.

 

Currency in Holland:  Euro

PLEASE NOTE:  As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.

 

Passport & Visa Requirements:   https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

 

ETIAS Vis system:   www.etiasvisa.com

 

Health:  https://www.nhs.uk

 

JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	24 – 27 APR 2026	FRIDAY	£735	£74 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE			£88

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Keukenhof Gardens Kontakt Der Kontinen, Soesterberg