Excursion World cruise collection: tulip spring experience tour at Amsterdam
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Visit the world's most beautiful spring garden, home to over 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
Keukenhof
Situated between Amsterdam and the Hague in the Dune and Bulb region, is the world's largest flower garden; Keukenhof, also known as the 'Garden of Europe'. Keukenhof is only open during Spring when the tulips are flowering, therefore your visit to Amsterdam is perfectly timed!
Keukenhof, ('kitchen garden') was originally a herb garden, providing herbs for Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut's castle. Today, the garden has bloomed to include 80 acres of paved footpaths that cross lawns, streams, lakes and pavilions featuring various exhibitions. The powerful display of colour from the tulips, hyacinths and narcissi form a striking contrast with the greens of the grass and the trees.
Independent Exploration
Following an approximately 45 minute drive from the port, arrive at Keukenhof, Upon arrival, you will have approximately three hours of free time to independently explore the beautiful spring garden, its gift shop and cafe. Boasting over 32 hectares of flowers, you will encounter Spring in all its glory. Experience the overwhelming explosion of colour from more than 7 million varieties of tulips and flowers as you walk through the themed gardens complete with fountains and water features that add to the splendour of the Park.
Farmhouse Lunch
Proceed for a tasty 3-course meal at a prestigious restaurant located in a former Dutch farmhouse.
Tulip Vodka Distillery & Tasting
Afterwards you will be heading to the Tulip Vodka Distillery, located approximately 30 minutes drive from Keukenhof. After seeing the flower fields, learn all about the making process of the Tulip Vodka at Clusius Craft distillers, a privately held craft distillery. Learn how they invented a unique distilling process to produce a premium world-class alcohol from Dutch tulip bulbs. The distillery is located in the heart of the Dutch tulip fields and is using only water purified by Dutch sand dunes, giving the vodka a special crystal-clear flavour.
Complete your experience with a tasting of the unique Tulip vodka.
Your tour will end with the approximately one hour drive back to the port.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Keukenhof Garden, Tulip Vodka Distillery.
Note
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking at guests' discretion with a few steps to negotiate to get on and off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Warm, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and, a rain coat are recommended.
We cannot guarantee which flowers will be in bloom during your visit, as during the last weeks of the tulip season there are less flowers blooming. However, there will still be a rich variety of flowers on show in the garden's pavilions. The tour of the Park is non-guided and does not include any meals, refreshments or a park guide. Please bring debit- or credit card as this is a cashless venue.