A RIVER CRUISE AT TULIP TIME
EXPLORE THE SCENIC DUTCH WATERWAYS ON A HOLIDAY THAT’S EFFORTLESS AT EVERY TURN
SPRING is such a captivating time for a European river cruise. Historic city squares are abuzz with alfresco diners enjoying the first warmth of the year. The streets are decorated with early blooms, while bright rays sparkle on the water.
And in the Netherlands the tulips are out in full force, and a glorious sight to behold.
See them at their best at the 79-acre Keukenhof Gardens on a scenic springtime voyage through the compact low countries — which can also take in the sights of quirky Amsterdam, a village of windmills and charming waterside towns enriched by the once-powerful Dutch East India Company.
What’s more, if you take a Dutch waterways cruise on MS River Discovery II, you’ll find a distinctly ‘Titan’ experience from start to finish, with every aspect tailored exclusively to Titan Travel’s guests, from shore visits with knowledgeable guides to the onboard entertainment.
Meals, drinks and most excursions are included, so you can sit back and enjoy the sights on a river cruise holiday that’s effortless at every turn.
WANDER wide-eyed among millions of crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, on the six-day Tulips and Windmills itinerary, departing on April 3, 8 and 27 and May 2 (from £899, saving up to £200).
Discover delightful Hoorn and Enkhuizen, which each grew wealthy in the 17th century. And you can also visit an openair museum at Zaanse Schans featuring historic Dutch barns and houses, crafts such as clog and cheese-making, and six wellpreserved windmills that have been carefully relocated here.
A leisurely boat tour of Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals still leaves free time to perhaps explore Anne Frank’s House, and the Van Gogh Museum or Rembrandt House Museum.
DUTCH Waterways and the Beauty of Keukenhof, departing on April 3, 10 and 17 (from £1,399), is a cruise of complements: Historic Amsterdam and cosmopolitan Rotterdam, beautiful Keukenhof Gardens and the engineering marvel of Delta Works sea defence system — not forgetting luxurious chocolates and artisan beer in Belgium!
You’ll also discover little-but-lovely Utrecht, historic Zaanse Schans, the soothingly peaceful marshlands at Kinderdijk — punctuated by 19 traditional windmills — canalside houses at Middelberg, and even little Antwerp, with its famous diamond district and masterpieces by Rubens.
Taking a glorious springtime European river cruise with Titan gives you a hassle-free holiday where you unpack only once and hop off and on into the centre of picturesque cities and towns.
Titan focuses on showcasing the best of each destination — ensuring every detail, sight and immersive experience of your meticulously planned itinerary has been taken care of, so that you’ll see and do more while making wonderful new memories.
To find out more about river cruising on the Dutch waterways at tulip time and book, visit titantravel.co.uk or call
0808 239 9727.