Description
Tulips of Amsterdam Mini Break
4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS
£499 per person NO SINGLES SORRY
Amsterdam Mini Break – Tulips of Amsterdam
Travel by Eurotunnel
Overview
Enjoy a springtime mini break to Amsterdam with included visits to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. Stay for 3 nights bed & breakfast at the modern Holiday Inn Amsterdam – Arena Towers, with free time to explore Amsterdam at your leisure.
What’s Included
- Executive coach travel
- Train crossing outbound & return
- 3 nights bed & breakfast
- Twin or double rooms only
- City tax included
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens on Day 2
- Coach travel to and from Keukenhof Gardens
- Fully escorted throughout
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Amsterdam – Arena Towers
Modern hotel located close to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA Station with easy transport links into central Amsterdam (25 minutes).
Easy Route into Central Amsterdam
- Hotel → Amsterdam Centraal: about 20–25 mins
- Hotel → Red Light District: about 25–30 mins
- Taxi/Uber: usually 15–20 mins depending on traffic
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Good sit-down restaurants within walking distance
- Ichi-E — Popular Japanese restaurant for sushi, grill dishes, and cocktails. One of the best-rated proper dinner spots nearby.
- Ristorante 51 — Italian restaurant inside the Marriott/Courtyard area. Good for pasta, pizza, and a quieter evening meal.
- Oma Ietje — Relaxed Dutch/international restaurant-café with a local feel and good brunch/lunch options.
- Bullewijck — Traditional Dutch-style food and pub atmosphere. Handy if you want something casual and local.
Casual / quick options
- Asian Kitchen — Easy, reliable Asian dishes close to the station and arena area.
- Kurio’s Döner, Lunch & Coffee — Cheap and good for kebabs, wraps, coffee, or quick lunches.
- FEBO Amsterdam – ArenA Automatiek — Classic Dutch fast-food vending wall experience if you want something very Amsterdam.
Drinks & atmosphere
- JinSo Lounge Bar & Restaurant — Big lively bar/restaurant popular before concerts and football matches. Good cocktails and outdoor seating.
- Grolsch Boulevard Fourteen — Sports-bar atmosphere right by the stadium.
Please note:
- Train tickets are not included in the package price
- Contactless bank cards can be used on Dutch public transport
Price & Payment Information
- Full price: £499
- Deposit: £99 per person (non-refundable)
- Remaining balance: £400 per person
- Balance due by: 20th of February 2027
Balance invoices will be sent and payable via business bank transfer.
Important Information Required at Booking
Please provide:
- Full name of each traveller
- Date of birth
- Gender at birth
- Nationality
- Room type required (twin or double)
- Any additional requests
Please note:
Requests such as walk-in showers or front coach seats cannot be guaranteed, although every effort will be made to accommodate them.
Estimated Coach Pick-Up Times (UK Time)
Day 1 – Outward Journey
UK Time
- Depart Essex from your chosen pick-up point
- Arrive at Folkestone for Eurotunnel check-in
- Train departure approximately 10:00 AM
European Local Time
(France, Belgium & the Netherlands are 1 hour ahead of the UK)
- Arrive in Calais approximately 12:00 PM local time
- Continue through Belgium into the Netherlands
- Estimated arrival into Amsterdam approximately 4:00 PM local time
Evening
- Check into hotel
- Free evening in Amsterdam
- Hotel check-in
- Free evening to explore Amsterdam
Day 2 – Keukenhof Gardens
Included Excursion
Visit the world-famous:
Keukenhof Gardens
Known as the “Garden of Europe,” Keukenhof features millions of tulips, hyacinths, and spring flowers in spectacular displays.
Included
- Coach travel
- Entry visit
Evening free in Amsterdam. Timings tbc nearer the time (the price is included however you do not have to attend).
Day 3
- Breakfast included
- Free time for sightseeing or shopping in Amsterdam
Day 4 – Return Journey
Morning & Early Afternoon
- Breakfast included
- Free time for sightseeing or shopping in Amsterdam
Departure
- Depart Amsterdam approximately 3.30PM local time
Return Journey via Eurotunnel
- Eurotunnel departure approximately 10:00 PM local time (France)
- Arrive Folkestone approximately 9:35 PM UK time
Estimated Arrival Back in Essex
- Approximately 11:30 PM UK time at usual drop-off points
Travel Information
- Valid passport required
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity remaining
- Travel insurance strongly recommended
Time Difference Reminder
France and the Netherlands are 1 hour ahead of the UK.
Examples
- 10:00 AM UK = 11:00 AM France/Netherlands
- 3:00 PM Amsterdam = 2:00 PM UK time
Important Notes
- Twin and double rooms only
- No single, triple, or quad rooms available
- Deposit is non-refundable
- Amsterdam train tickets are not included in the package price
- Travel out by Ferry & return by Eurotunnel
- Fully escorted throughout
- Strongly recommend travel insurance
