Day 1 - Monday - May 5
Travel to Berlin, Ohio
/ Dinner in an Amish Home
All aboard for a great trip to Holland for the world-renowned Tulip Time Festival, the annual event that symbolizes the coming of spring. For over 90 years, the descendants of Michigan’s early settlers have celebrated both their favorite flower and their Dutch heritage with the Holland Tulip Festival. Today’s travel takes us to Ohio’s Amish Country for our overnight stay and included dinner in an Amish home. (D
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 6
Windmill Island Gardens
We continue to the heart of Holland, chock-full of exciting happenings. Best of all, the gardens are laden with massive displays of colorful tulips. Upon arrival we’ll visit Windmill Island Gardens featuring dikes, canals, walking paths and over 150,000 tulips. The centerpiece is an authentic, working Dutch windmill, “DeZwaan,” along with an Antique Children’s Carousel, Amsterdam street organ, and “Story of DeZwaan” movie offering cultural history. Enjoy a two-night stay in this area. Dinner and local entertainment are included this evening. (B,D)
Day 3 - Wednesday - May 7
Guided tour of Holland / Tulip Immersion Garden / Nelis Dutch Village
This morning our costumed guide takes us through Holland sharing stories of the founding of the city, its history, and growth. Then visit the Tulip Immersion Garden where world renowned Dutch horticulturist, Ibo Gulsen, creates an experience for guests. Following an included Dutch lunch we’ll visit Nelis’ Dutch Village taking us back to the Netherlands of 150 years ago. Amid authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals and windmills, local folks dressed in authentic costumes and wooden shoes will bring the history and culture of the Dutch to life. This evening enjoy an included dinner and show. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Thursday - May 8
Holland Bowl Mill / Kinderparade
A morning visit to Holland Bowl Mill, home of the best and largest solid wood bowl production facility in the world. Following lunch on our own we’ll take our seats for the highlight of the week, the Kinderparade featuring 3rd-8th graders as they klomp and whirl through traditional dances. Later today we’ll depart for Ohio, where overnight accommodations await for tonight. (B)
Day 5 - Friday - May 9
Travel Home
Today we’re headed home reminiscing about the beauty of the thousands of tulips we have seen and all of the attractions we have enjoyed. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Dinner in an Amish Home
- Windmill Island Gardens
- Guided Tour of Holland, Michigan
- Tulip Immersion Garden
- Reserved seats for Kinderparade
- Nelis’ Dutch Village
- Holland Bowl Mill
- Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 8 Meals = 4B, 1L, 3D