Exclusive Gardens Collection Accompanied by:
Matthew biggs
david hurrion
Writer and Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time regular host
Deputy Editor of Gardener’s World Magazine
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens , Vienna
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Spring Gardens of
MS Serenity 7 Days • 12 Apr ‘17
H O L L A N D & B E LG I U M
WHAT’S I NCLUDE D? 99 Return travel from the UK 99 All Tours Included plus packed lunch for Keukenhof visit 99 Free drinks with lunch & dinner 99 Welcome drink, Captain’s get-together and party night 99 En suite cabin accommodation aboard the ms Serenity 99 Full board during your river cruise 99 Early risers and mid-morning tea/coffee 99 Entertainment on every night of your cruise 99 Visits to Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent and Rotterdam 99 Services of our experienced and friendly Cruise Director and Cruise Manager
Keukenhof Spring Garden
Day 1
UK - Amsterdam We travel to Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands, and enjoy a relaxing evening on board. After dinner you may wish to spend your evening in Amsterdam.
Day 2
Amsterdam Enjoy the morning at your leisure in Amsterdam. Optional Excursion: Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese & Wine or Aalsmeer Flower Auction.
Day 3
Kinderdijk & Dordrecht - Appeltern Gardens This morning we reach the village of Kinderdijk, which is renowned for its 19 beautifully preserved windmills – the largest concentration in the Netherlands. Spend time in Kinderkijk or book an optional Windmills tour before sailing to Dordrecht. Lunch on board before joining your tour to Appeltern Gardens. Enjoy a guided visit plus some free time in the gardens.
Day 4
Brussels - Floralia Spring Flower Show Enjoy this full day in Brussels where you’ll enjoy a morning included excursion to Floralia at Chateau de Grand Bigard. The park of 14 hectares incorporates nearly all spring bulb varieties. Under the direction of specialists from The Netherlands, the castles’ gardeners have planted by hand more than 1 million bulbs. During the four weeks in which the exhibition takes place flower lovers will have the opportunity to discover 500 varieties including 400 tulip varieties. Afternoon and Evening Free in Brussels
Day 5
Day 6
Antwerp
Matthew Biggs David Hurrion Writer and Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time regular host
Deputy Editor of Gardener’s World Magazine
Yo u r s h i p . . .
MS SERENITY
Keukenhof Spring Garden
Rotterdam - Keukenhof
99 Visit the Garden Idea park at Appeltern
Amsterdam – UK This morning we bid farewell to our Captain and crew and disembark for the return journey to the UK.
"The most beautiful spring gardens in the World!"
Accompanied by:
Morning arrival in Antwerp where you’ll join the included excursion to the National Botanic Garden of Belgium (Meise) plus the Plant Palace. Afternoon Free in Antwerp
Today you’ll visit reputably the most beautiful spring garden in the world on your Included visit to Keukenhof. Evening Free in Rotterdam
Day 7
Keukenhof, the best day out among the flowers! There are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. An unique and unforgettable experience! Just look what you have to look forward to in 2016! Besides the spacious 32 hectares of flowers you can enjoy the spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens, unique artwork and wonderful events.
TO UR HI GHLI GHTS 99 See the National Botanic Garden of Belgium (Meise) 99 Visit to Floralia at Chateau de Grand Bigard 99 Explore the most beautiful gardens in the world, Keukenhof
YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS Pries from (£pp)
Coach
Rail
Air (Lon, Bir, Man)
River View
899
1059
1099
Large Window Stateroom
1039
1199
1239
French Balcony
1099
1269
1299
Summer Gardens of
MS Serenity 7 Nights • 4 Aug ‘17
T H E DA N U B E
WHAT’S I NCLU DE D? 99 All meals onboard 99 Complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drink served with lunch and dinner on board 99 All Port charges and tipping 99 Overseas transfers 99 Return flights from London – Regional Flights Available 99 All sightseeing & onboard entertainment 99 Services of the Cruise Director & local guides 99 En suite cabin accommodation aboard the ms Serenity 99 Full board during your river cruise 99 Early risers and mid-morning tea/coffee 99 Entertainment on every night of your cruise 99 Daily Shore Excursions
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens , Vienna
Day 1
UK - Passau
Accompanied by:
Arrive in Passau, known as ‘the three rivers city’ due to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet.
Day 2
Melk - Vienna After breakfast enjoy your Included Excursion to the famous Melk Abbey and Gardens. Rejoin your ship at lunch time and enjoy scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley before reaching Vienna this evening where your ship is docked for the night.
Day 3
Vienna After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of Vienna’s Belverdere Palace and Gardens, and then rejoin your ship for lunch. Later on this afternoon join an included afternoon excursion to the famous Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens. Later on re-join your ship and depart Vienna and begin cruising towards Budapest.
Day 4
Matthew Biggs David Hurrion Writer and Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time regular host
Deputy Editor of Gardener’s World Magazine
Budapest Spend time in one of the world’s most beautiful cities and explore both sides of Hungary’s capital – traditional ‘Buda’ and cosmopolitan ‘Pest’. Today enjoy a Budapest City Tour and take in all of the beautiful sights Budpest has to offer.
Day 5
Budapest Today, enoy the Puszta Horse Show in Lajosmizse in the Hungarian plains , visit stud farm for a carriage ride plus watch the famed horse show & have an exclusive tour of the stables. This afternoon the ship departs Budapest and cruises towards Bratislava
Day 6
Bratislava Early this morning arrive in Budapest and enjoy a guided tour of Bratislava’s Botanic Gardens. After Lunch your ship departs Bratislava and cruises towards Dürnstein.
Day 7
Dürnstein Today, enjoy a guided tour of Dürnstein which includes wine tasting. After lunch enjoy scenic cruising towards Passau.
Day 8
Passau - UK Today your Summer Danube Gardens Cruise comes to an end. Disembark ship in Passau and begin your journey home.
Yo u r s h i p . . .
MS SERENITY
Durnstein
TO UR HI GHLI GHTS
YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS
99 Visit to Melk Abbey & Gardens 99 Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, Vienna 99 See Bratislava Botanic Gardens
Pries from (£pp)
Coach
Rail
Air (Lon, Bir, Man)
River View
1149
1449
1349
Large Window Stateroom
1349
1699
1499
French Balcony
1499
1799
1599
99 City Tour of Budpaest 99 Excursion to a Puszta Horse Show 99 Excursion to Visit to Belverdere Palace, The Upper Palace, Vienna 99 Durnstein Tour with Wine tasting
6* Ultra Luxury
MEDITERRANEAN GARDENS
Seven Seas Explorer • Regent 7 Nights • 2 May ‘17
W HAT ’S INCLUD E D ?
Alhambra Palace
99 Hosted by David Hurrion - Deputy Editor of Gardener’s World Magazine 99 Exclusive Gardens Tour: Jardin de l’Albarda 99 Exclusive Gardens Tour: Alhambra Palace and the Generalife’s Gardens 99 FREE Business Class Flights in Penthouse Suites and Higher 99 FREE Return Flights 99 FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions 99 FREE Unlimited WiFi throughout the ship 99 FREE Unlimited Beverages 99 FREE Specialty Restaurants 99 FREE Transfers Between Airport and Ship 99 FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities 99 FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel and more in Concierge Suites and Above.
Day 1
Barcelona, Spain
Accompanied by:
Arrive in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most stunning cities, and be transferred to your 6* Ship, the ‘Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built,’ Seven Seas Explorer. Day 2
David Hurrion Deputy Editor of Gardener’s World Magazine
Valencia, Spain – 9 FREE Shore Excursions Valencia offers visitors remarkable samples of modern architecture, alongside such notable classics as the 13th century Cathedral and Chapel of the Holy Chalice.
Day 3
Alicante, Spain – Exclusive Gardens Tour: Visit Jardin de l’Albarda Today, join your host, David Hurrion, on a guided tour of the Jardin de l’Albarda. Penthouse Suite
Day 4
Malaga/Granada, Spain – Exclusive Gardens Tour: Alhambra Palace & Generalife’s Gardens Today, join your host, David Hurrion, on a guided tour of Alhambra Palace & Generalife’s Gardens. Jardin de l’Albarda
Day 5
Gibraltar – 8 FREE Shore Excursions Located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar, known to ancient mariners as the Pillars of Hercules.
Day 6
Seville/Cadiz, Spain – 8 FREE Shore Excursions Palm trees, gracious squares, flower-filled parks, ubiquitous red-tile roofed buildings, and bustling street markets make this a most delightful port.
Day 7
Lisbon, Portugal – 5 FREE Shore Excursions The elegant ‘City of Explorers’ overlooks the River Tagus, and offers a number of distinctive neighborhoods to discover. Enjoy an overnight stay onboard in Lisbon tonight.
Day 8
Lisbon, Portugal Today, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
TOUR H IG H L I G H T S Jardin de l’Albarda Exclusive Tour Created in 1990, it demonstrates the great richness of the flora that thrive in this climate. L’Albarda covers an area of 50,000 m2 and boasts more than 700 species of native plants, as well as an extensive collection of roses and palm trees. In addition to its botanical biodiversity
Alhambra Palace & the Generalife’s Gardens The name ‘Generalife’ means ‘garden of the architect’. The Generalife is located on the hill Cerro del Sol, adjacent to the Alhambra Palace. The Generalife is made up of of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes, with a minimum of obtrusive buildings.
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Pries from (£pp)
Veranda Suite
3799
Deluxe Veranda
3999
Superior Suite
4299
Concierge Suite
4699
Penthouse Suite
6499
Job No: 1560
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