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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
3 Days
TBC
From Only £199.00
Explore Haarlem’s inner city and "Step into Christmas" as it is transformed into one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands! Home to cobbled streets and winding waterways - the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the Netherlands.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We travel to Newcastle to board our DFDS cruise ferry. After settling into your cabin, enjoy the various facilities and entertainment on board as we sail into the night. Why not upgrade to an onboard meal package which includes your breakfast & evening meal?
After disembarking, we travel to the beautiful city of Haarlem. Voted as one of the best shopping cities in the Netherlands, your first stop should be the city's 'Gouden Straatjes' (streets of gold), where you'll find everything from independent boutiques to big brands. Afterwards, follow the traditional festive music as it guides you towards the Christmas Market, home to over three hundred twinkling chalets, each offering artisanal foods, handcrafted gifts, artwork and decorations. After some free time, we return to our cruise ferry late afternoon, where another evening of entertainment awaits.
We retrace our footsteps back home
The vessels operating this overnight route are called cruise ferries because of their impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. DFDS prides itself on excellent customer service, and the crew on board are there to make your crossing memorable and enjoyable. From delicious cuisine to exciting live entertainment and cosy bars, your break will begin when you step onboard!
Facilities
Sun Deck
Bars
Restaurants
Casino
Game Room
Cinema
Observation Lounge
Massage Chairs
Kids Club
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
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