How much does it cost?

From £899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,214 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Rotterdam and return, plus Standard Class rail travel throughout the tour between Dutch cities.

Is this tour escorted?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group from departure at London St Pancras through the return, managing accommodation, transport, and guiding.

When does Keukenhof Gardens open?

Keukenhof is open from the end of March to the beginning of May. This tour is scheduled to visit during peak bloom.

What is not included?

Travel insurance, museum entries in Amsterdam (such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or Anne Frank's House), most dinners, and optional Eurostar Plus Class upgrades.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Netherlands in Springtime

Great Rail Journeys operates this five-day springtime escape to the Netherlands, beginning with Eurostar Standard Class travel from London St Pancras to Rotterdam and concluding with the return journey. The tour is based in Utrecht for four nights, offering a stable home from which to explore the Dutch bulb belt and historic cities by rail and coach. Day 1 includes a guided visit to the Royal Delft porcelain factory, famous for hand-painted blue-and-white ceramics since the 17th century. Day 3 features Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse, where approximately seven million tulips, daffodils, and spring bulbs bloom in orchestrated displays that resemble famous artworks. Day 4 brings a guided Amsterdam tour covering Dam Square, medieval Begijnhof houses, and the Amstel's skinny bridge, followed by free time for museums and independent wandering. Day 2 is entirely free to explore Utrecht's canals, medieval buildings, and Dom Tower at leisure. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. Breakfast is provided daily; two dinners are included.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £899.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The itinerary note states that on the 28 April departure, Days 2 and 4 are swapped; confirm your specific departure schedule with Great Rail Journeys before booking to see which cities you visit on which days.
Maximum group size is 40 people; the tour is not a small-group experience.
Dinner is included only on Days 1 and 4; on Day 2 dinner is not included and must be arranged independently.
Optional museum and attraction entries in Amsterdam (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's House) are not included and require separate payment and advance booking.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Utrecht (Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station)
London to Utrecht via Delft
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Rotterdam, then continue by coach to Delft for a guided tour of the Royal Delft porcelain factory, plus free time in the historic city. Transfer to the hotel in central Utrecht for four nights, with dinner together.
Day 2railovernight: Utrecht
Day at leisure to explore historic Utrecht
A free day to explore Utrecht at your own pace, including the Dom Tower, the Rail Museum, or an excursion to Castle De Haar. Dinner is on your own this evening. Note: on the 28th April departure, Days 2 and 4 are swapped and the Amsterdam tour takes place today.
Day 3overnight: Utrecht
Stunning springtime blooms at Keukenhof Gardens
Transfer by coach to the Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse for the spring blooms of tulips, daffodils and other flowers laid out in elaborate displays. Free time to wander, then return to the hotel with the rest of the day free.
Day 4railovernight: Utrecht
Guided tour of Amsterdam
Travel by rail to Amsterdam for a guided sightseeing tour taking in Dam Square, the Begijnhof, Kalverstraat and the 'skinny bridge', followed by free time to explore independently. Return to Utrecht by rail for a farewell dinner. Note: on the 28th April departure, Days 2 and 4 are swapped and there is a day at leisure in Utrecht today.
Day 5rail
Homeward bound
Travel by rail to Rotterdam after breakfast to join the Eurostar service back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Guided tour of the Royal Delft porcelain factory, where hand-painted Delft Blue pottery has been manufactured since the 17th century.
Day 3Visit Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse during peak springtime bloom, where approximately seven million bulbs, tulips, daffodils, and spring plants, are planted and arranged to resemble famous works of art.
Day 4Guided sightseeing tour of Amsterdam with an expert local guide, including Dam Square, medieval Begijnhof houses, Kalverstraat shopping street, and the skinny bridge over the River Amstel.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
4 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast each day, 2 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,214 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Rotterdam and return, plus Standard Class rail travel throughout the tour between Dutch cities.
Is this tour escorted?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group from departure at London St Pancras through the return, managing accommodation, transport, and guiding.
When does Keukenhof Gardens open?: Keukenhof is open from the end of March to the beginning of May. This tour is scheduled to visit during peak bloom.
What is not included?: Travel insurance, museum entries in Amsterdam (such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or Anne Frank's House), most dinners, and optional Eurostar Plus Class upgrades.