Day 1 - Tuesday - May 7
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 - Wednesday - May 8
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 - Thursday - May 9
Guided tour of Holland / Kinderparade
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, taking travelers through the history of the tulip, from its origins in Turkey, to the Netherlands, and finally to the small-town of Holland, Michigan. Following an included cold buffet lunch at the Civic Center 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. This evening enjoy an included dinner and Dutch show. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Friday - May 10
Nelis Dutch Village
A morning visit to Nelis’ Dutch Village takes 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. It’s like a day when the festival comes to town! Experience events such as Dutch dancing, Dutch dance lessons, wooden shoe carving, old Dutch farmhouse cheese making, and Delft pottery making. Later today we’ll depart for Cleveland, Ohio, where overnight accommodations await for tonight. (B)
Day 5 - Saturday - May 11
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
- Reserved seats for Kinderparade
- Nelis’ Dutch Village
- Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 8 Meals = 4B, 1L, 3D