Sail through the TULIP FIELDS of the Netherlands with ADAM FROST
Enjoy the beautiful bulb fields of the Netherlands in spring next year on this exclusive river cruise with the star of BBC’S Gardeners’ World
The Netherlands is the home of flowers, and to visit in spring is to see the country’s beautiful gardens in their full glory. The famous tulip fields burst into bloom and carpet the countryside in vivid reds, pinks, oranges and yellows. On this wonderful five-day cruise, exclusive for Country Living readers, you’ll enjoy picturesque views of the flowers as you sail from Amsterdam on the famous canals and waterways. Adam Frost will deliver a talk about his life and career and answer your questions as well as joining you at the stunning Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse. He says, “Spring is a magical time of year to visit Keukenhof Gardens, when the tulip displays are at their most beautiful. I am looking forward to exploring them with readers next year.”
THE HIGHLIGHTS A STYLISH RIVER CRUISE
Sail on Arena River Cruises’ premier four-star ship, the MS Arena, which boasts a fitness suite, sun deck, library, lounge bar and restaurant, as well as spacious cabins with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and balconies.
KEUKENHOF GARDENS VISIT
More than seven million flower bulbs are planted yearly across 80 acres, including an incredible 800 varieties of tulip.
FREE BOOK
If you sign up for this river cruise, you will receive a copy (one per booking) of How to Create Your Garden by Adam Frost.
EXPLORE AMSTERDAM
There’s plenty to do in this amazing city, including spending time pedalling the canal towpaths, visiting the Anne Frank museum or seeing the world’s largest Van Gogh collection.
TRADITIONAL DUTCH FOOD
Join an optional excursion to The Old Bakery Museum in Medemblik, where you’ll see how gevulde koeken, an almond paste cookie, and speculaas, delicious gingerbread biscuits, are made.
HISTORIC MARITIME TOWNS AND CITIES
You’ll visit Hoorn, a former Dutch East India Company base with a charming 17th-century town centre, and Den Helder, in the north of the Netherlands.