This shorter tour to the magnificent spectacle of Floriade includes a full day to explore this spectacular horticultural display. The tour also includes time in Maastricht and the pretty town of Ghent.

ITINERARY

Day 1 After our usual taxi pick up, we travel by coach to Dover for the short Channel crossing. On arrival we continue our journey through Belgium to Holland and our hotel.

Day 2 Today we visit the delightful town of Maastricht, where parts of the ancient city walls and fortifications can still be seen, and you can enjoy picturesque squares, over 1450 historic monuments and buildings and pleasant riverside walks.

Day 3 Floriade - We travel to Venlo for the ‘Greatest Flower Show on Earth’! 2012 marks the sixth World Horticultural Exhibition and over 100 Dutch and international exhibitors will have displays on the 100-acre site.

Day 4 We depart our hotel after breakfast and have a brief stop in Ghent, with its quaint cobbled streets and winding canals. Then to Calais to join a late afternoon ferry crossing to Calais returning to the local area late evening where our door to door service will be waiting to take you home.