b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMedemblik Steam TrainExperience the fabulous Keukenhof Gardens on a full-day guided sightseeing tour.Choose to journey on the delightful Medemblik Steam Train through the Dutch countryside, or explore the historic port town of Hoorn.Visit the Battlefi elds of Ypres and hear an onboard talk by Col. Piers Storie-Pugh OBE.ACCOMMODATIONDays 1-8MS Amadeus StarGhentElegantly designed with spacious interiors, the 443-foot-long Amadeus Star has four decks, 70 staterooms and 12 suites. The ship has a restaurant, panoramic bar, lounge and outdoor terrace, as well as a sun deck with activities. All rooms have windows and facilities include free Wi-Fi, a mini bar, and aatscreen television. Spacious ensuite bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries.Tour Code: NER |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 1500.1 2 3 4Everyday Traveller ratedDay 5Emotive Arnhemthe vibrant Keukenhof Gardens. Known for its glorious Breakfast and lunch are served on board as you continueand extensive displays of colourful tulips, this is one of the sailing today, arriving in Arnhem this afternoon. Bestloveliest gardens in Europe. Tonight youre invited to an known as the site of the Battle for Arnhem Bridge duringelegant gala dinner on board your luxurious ship Operation Market Garden during World War Two, here you can choose from two excursions. You could visitDay 8Homeward boundthe excellent Hartenstein Airborne Museum, in nearbyAfter a leisurely breakfast on board the ship, its time to Oosterbeek, for a guided tour. Alternatively, pay a visitdisembark and say goodbye to the wonderful crew. Your to the Netherlands Open-Air Museum, a fascinating andgroup and Tour Manager journeys to Amsterdam railway interactive experience about everyday Dutch life. station and board the Eurostar to London St Pancras, where youll say goodbye to your fellow travellers.Day 6Hoorn or the Medemblik Steam RailwayYou wake to views of a delightful harbour town this morning as you reach Hoorn, one of the oldest cities in theMEDEMBLIKNetherlands. You can explore independently or journey onHOORNthe Medemblik Steam Railway, admiring the picturesqueAMSTERDAM The landscape of tulip fi elds, windmills and charming villages.START & END NetherlandsUnited KingdomAfter lunch, your ship sets sail back to Amsterdam. ARNHEMDay 7Amsterdams Keukenhof Gardens LONDON 7Youre joined on board your ship this morning by the wonderful Charlie Dimmock, star of BBCs Ground Force. The group enjoys a presentation, followed by a questionBRUGESand answer session with Charlie, learning about her timeGHENT By Ship 1 Nights on shipat the BBC and her tips on horticulture and garden care.TO/FROM YPRES Belgium By Rail By CoachYou then set oto experience a highlight of this cruiseLONDONCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM/24NER FOR MORE DETAILS 59'