2019 Tour Programme 2019 Tours Click on the individual link to take you directly to each tour Index Dec’18/Jan- Switzerland for New Year (10 nights) Jan/Apr – Canary Islands (70 nights) April - Springtime in Holland (7 nights) April/May – Greece (33 nights) May – Undiscovered Spain & Portugal (28 nights) June – An Atlantic Coast Adventure (21 nights) June – Southern Bavaria (22 nights) June – Norway (20 nights) June – Baltic States (28 nights) Sept – Swiss Magic (18 nights) Sept – French Explorer (14 nights) Sept – Romania & Bulgaria (29 nights) Sept – Sardinia (20 nights) Dec – Christmas Extravaganza (7 nights) Switzerland New Year Return to tour index / Book this Tour Canary Island Return to tour index / Book this Tour Holland 9 Nights Motorhome with 2 People £699 per person Springtime in Holland 9th—18th April 2019 Amsterdam, Delft and Keukenhof Gardens A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Spring Break alive and we have arranged viewing for all on the in the Netherlands on a tour mixing the colours of tour. this time of year with visits to its major attractions. Finally, we will be visiting the world famous Keukenhof gardens, the largest Spring garden in Amsterdam, capital and cultural centre of the world; 7 million flower bulbs of daffodils, Holland, is a must on any tour of the hyacinths and tulips in bloom. There are also Netherlands. We have organised a two-day travel seven special show gardens to marvel at, each card to the city, including a cruise on its extensive reflecting the latest trends in horticulture. Time network of canals, and plenty of free time for you at Keukenhof will be free for you to wander over to wander the streets, shop, or visit some of the the 79 acre site at your own pace, to delight at many museums on offer the colour and pick up inspiration for your own garden. We have arranged a tour of Delft Pottery so you can see first-hand where the very early ‘Delft Please note that no pets are allowed on this Blue’ was produced from 1653. Later we visit tour due to restrictions at the campsite Delfts historic centre, where the rows of gabled houses, almshouses and the Prinsenhof (former residence of the Princes of Orange) symbolises much of Holland’s history. At this time of year, it’s also Bollenstreek Flower Parade, a carnival of floats richly decorated in spring flowers projecting a unique colour and perfume as each vehicle passes. Supported by bands of local musicians this one-off event comes www.GBMotorhomeTours.com 9 Nights around , several stalls should be campsite will bring us to the th on display as it is Market Day. Metro Station, Amsterdam is Day One – Tuesday 9 April only 15mins away. We meet up today at a campsite Day Four – Friday 12th April A Canal Cruise is planned for this in the lovely coastal town of Free day to wonder into Katwijk morning. Katwijk, where we are pitched near to one of the best of Day Five – Saturday 13th April Day Nine – Wednesday 17th Holland’s west coast beaches. Our coach today will take us to a April We stay here for six nights and good vantage point for enjoying Opportunity to re-visit this evening get together for a the annual Flower Parade – Amsterdam. This evening we will welcome dinner in the campsites colourful flowers, plenty of floats enjoy a Farewell Dinner own restaurant. and musical entertainment. Lunch included Day Ten – Thursday 18th April Day Two – Wednesday 10th April Our tour ends this morning, Our excursion for today is to the th Day Six – Sunday 14 April travel back to your ferry magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, After a busy few days, time to destinations or extend your stay one of the most photographed relax or take a walk along the in the Netherlands gardens in the world. You will be promenade to take in the sea air free to wander through the grounds, gardens and pavilions Day Seven – Monday 15th April at your own pace. A drive this morning to visit the th Zaanse Schans Open Air Day Three – Thursday 11 April Museum. After the visit we We will take our coach to Delft continue to our next campsite this morning where we have a guided visit to the Royal Delft Day Eight – Tuesday 16th April Pottery to see and learn the With our 48-hour travel ticket history of the “Delft Blue”, you have unlimited use of the afterwards we go into the metros, evening busses and historic centre where you have trams throughout Amsterdam. free time for lunch and a wander Five minutes walk from the PRICE DEPOSIT £250 The tour will start in Katwijk, Holland, but if you would like to travel at Motorhome with 2 people = £699 per person the same time as the Tour Director’s from the UK on the outward Motorhome with 1 person = £875 journey, please book the optional tour package so that everything can be arranged on your behalf INCLUDED IN PRICE OPTIONAL PACKAGE 9 Campsite nights with hook-ups Welcome Dinner Return Dover/Calais Ferry with 60 Day Flexible Ticket + Club Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens, including entry ticket Class Lounge th Excursion to Delft 1 x Campsite night in Kent on Sunday 7 April with electric hook-up Visit to Royal Delft Pottery th 1 x Campsite night in Belgium on Monday 8 April with Excursion to the Flower Parade, including Lunch electric hook-up Entry to Zaanse Schans Open Air Museum Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS 48-hour Amsterdam Travel Pass Co-ordinates Amsterdam Canal Cruise Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome Farewell Dinner Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co- OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE ordinates Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome Motorhome + 2 People @ £155 per person Email: [email protected] / Tel: 0044 7481479057 Return to tour index / Book this Tour Greece Return to tour index / Book this Tour Greece Return to tour index / Book this Tour Spain & Portugal Return to tour index / Book this Tour An Atlantic Coast Adventure Motorhome21 Nightswith 2 People £1689.00 per person An Atlantic Coast Adventure 13th June to 4th July 2019 A Premium tour along the French Atlantic Coast Join us on this 21-day tour, the itinerary of which Our next visit is to the Côte Sauvage, l’île d’Oléron has been carefully planned to indulge guests. You and Marennes Basin regions. The whole area being will be introduced to some of the most beautiful famous for both its Oysters and the regional French areas of France’s Atlantic Coast whilst enjoying a aperitif Pineau des Charentes why not try some. balanced mix of organised excursions, free time For the final destination of our adventure we arrive and social events of lunches, dinners and get- in the Bay of Arcachon. ‘Le Bassin’ as it is togethers. affectionately known locally, covers an area of 150 km² and is a place of extraordinary beauty Our Atlantic Adventure begins in the charming renowned for its seafood and wildlife and the Dune seaside town of Benodet in Southern Brittany. du Pyla - at 500m wide, 3km long and 107m high is Situated at the mouth of the Odet, one of the most the tallest sand dune in Europe, offering amazing beautiful rivers in France, the town is famed for its views across the whole of the Bay of Arcachon. beautiful beaches and cuisine and the nearby îles de Glénan, an archipelago of islands located approximately 10 miles off the coast. Leaving Benodet we head south along the coast to the city of Nantes. Located on the Loire River, Nantes has a long history as a port and there is time for you to visit many of its attractions. From Nantes, we continue our journey south to the famous and unique ‘Puy du Fou’ entertainment park – prepare to be amazed at what is on offer here. Continuing along the coast our next destination is to the beautiful Île de Ré, famous for its pine forest, dunes and pretty harbour villages. As well as its many attractions the island offers fantastic cycling and walking opportunities. www.GBMotorhomeTours.com 21 Nights Day 9 - Friday 21st June Morning coffee and pastries before Free day to enjoy the park. Evening your free day Day 1 – Thursday 13th June dinner and entrance to the amazing Day 19 - Monday 1st July Group meets at first campsite in light show. Boat excursion to the famous “Bird Benodet. Welcome Reception. Day 10 - Saturday 22nd June Island” in the Bay of Arcachon. Day 2 - Friday 14th June Short Journey to our next campsite Lunch inc. Little Tourist Train Tour of the town. at the “île de Ré”. Group Dinner 76 Day 20 - Tuesday 2nd July Group Dinner. miles Guided tour of Arcachon and then Day 3 - Saturday 15th June Day 11 - Sunday 23rd June the Dune de Pilat. “Croisière Gourmande” (Gourmet Free day, group breakfast Day 21 - Wednesday 3rd July Lunch Cruise) Day 12 - Monday 24th June Free Day. Farewell Dinner Day 4 - Sunday 16th June Free Day Day 22 - Thursday 4th July Free Day to explore the surrounding Day 13 - Tuesday 25th June Tour ends this morning areas Continue south to the “Côte Day 5 - Monday 17th June Sauvage”. Group Dinner 59 Miles Move on to our next campsite at Day 14 - Wednesday 26th June Nantes. 142 miles Excursion to Ile D’Oleron with its Day 6 - Tuesday 18th June many oyster beds and also a visit to Free Day. Issued with a 48 hour a Chocolate Producer. Lunch in a “Nantes Travel Pass”.