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Over 105 Years Experience
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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
4 Days
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From Only £399.00
Immerse yourself in the floral wonderland of the Zundert Flower Parade, a unique experience that invites you to revel in the vibrant colors and creativity of one of the Netherlands’ most cherished traditions. Join us for a delightful four-day journey that combines breathtaking floral displays, rich culture and the chance to explore captivating Antwerp.
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We head to Dover for our ferry sailing across the English Channel. Upon our arrival on the European mainland, we continue to our hotel in the heart of the historic Flemish city of Mechelen.
After breakfast, we cross the border into The Netherlands and travel to Zundert, a picturesque village for their famous annual Dahlia Parade. Created by an army of volunteers each year, this tradition dates back to 1936 and has been handed down from generation to generation. We spend our morning amidst a fabulous carnival atmosphere, where you can explore the town and enjoy the live music, street theatre and performers found throughout. You can also browse the local markets before taking your seats for the dazzling flower parade this afternoon. Delight in the colourful, florally decorated giant floats as they pass down the main streets of the town, stopping for a break for visitors to inspect and admire before resuming their route and the award ceremony for the best display.
This morning, we will visit the vibrant and fashionable city of Antwerp, where you can explore a variety of attractions, from fascinating museums to stunning architecture, as well as a world-class selection of shopping opportunities, all set amidst charming cobbled streets. Antwerp is also the former home of the seventeenth-century artist Peter Paul Rubens. You can visit his house, where he painted many of his masterpieces; it now showcases his paintings, sculptures, and tapestries. In the mid-afternoon, we will return to Mechelen, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Take a stroll through the cosy streets lined with historic Flemish buildings, featuring beautiful baroque façades, and don't miss the iconic St. Rumbold's Cathedral.
After our final breakfast, we retrace our footsteps home via a visit to a Belgian chocolatier, for the opportunity to purchase at exclusive prices, before we make our channel crossing back to Britain.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QB |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Medway Services | Moto Medway, M2 (between J4 & J5) ME8 8PQ |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| South Mimms Services | Welcome Break South Mimms, M25 (J23) EN6 3QQ |
| Thurrock Services | Moto Thurrock, M25 (between J30 & J31) RM16 3BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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