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2019 Tour Programme
2019 Tours
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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
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Canary Island
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Holland
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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
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9 Nights around , several stalls should be campsite will bring us to the
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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 Day Six – Sunday 14th 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
Zaanse Schans Open Air
Day Three – Thursday 11th 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 Ca mpsite ni ghts wi th hook-ups
Welcome Di nner Return Dover/Calais Ferry wi th 60 Da y Flexible Ti cket + Club
Excursion to Keukenhof Ga rdens , including entry ti cket Class Lounge
Excursion to Delft 1 x Campsite ni ght in Kent on Sunda y 7 th April wi th electri c
hook-up
Visit to Royal Delft Pottery
1 x Campsite ni ght in Belgium on Monda y 8 th April wi th
Excursion to the Flower Pa rade, i ncluding Lunch electri c hook-up
Entry to Zaanse Schans Open Ai r Museum Tour informa tion pa ck wi th sugges ted routes + GPS
48-hour Ams terda m Tra vel Pass Co-ordina tes
Ams terdam Canal Cruise Servi ces of Tour Di rectors tra velling in thei r own motorhome
Fa rewell Dinner
Tour informa tion pa ck wi th sugges ted routes + GPS Co - OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE
ordina tes
Servi ces of Tour Di rectors tra velling in thei r own motorhome Motorhome + 2 People @ £155 per person
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Greece
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Greece
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Spain & Portugal
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An Atlantic Coast Adventure
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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.com21 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”. Tour local restaurant.
Directors will lead a group into town Day 15 - Thursday 27th June
to familiarise everyone with the Free Day. Evening—Sea Food and
transport system Pineau Tasting
Day 7 - Wednesday 19th June Day 16 - Friday 28th June
Free Day—make use of your travel Excursion to the Ile D’Aix. Lunch
pass. included.
Day 8 - Thursday 20th June Day 17 - Saturday 29th June
Travel on to the famous “Puy du Travel to our final campsite at Ares.
Fou” show park. 48 hour pass for 80 miles
the park. 39 miles Day 18 - Sunday 30th June
PRICE DEPOSIT £300 Coa ch Excursion to the IIe D’Ai x, including Lunch
Motorhome with 2 people = £1689.00 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £2099.00 Boa t excursion to L’île Aux Oiseaux & Cap Ferret wi th Lunch
INCLUDED IN PRICE Coffee and Pastries
19 Ca mpsite ni ghts wi th electri c hook-ups Excursion to Arca chon Ba y a rea including the Dune de Pilat
2 Ca mping nights on Ai re wi thout hook-up Fa rewell Evening Dinner wi th wine
All trans fers requi red for Excursions/Events as per the i tinera ry
OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE
Entrance fees as descri bed in the i tinera ry
This tour s ta rts in Benodet, Bri ttany, but if you would like to tra vel a t
Tour informa tion pa ck wi th sugges ted routes & GPS Coordi nates the same time as the Tour Di rectors on the outwa rd journey, please
Servi ces of Tour Di rectors tra velling in thei r own motorhome book the optional tour pa ckage so tha t everything can be a rranged on
your behalf
EXCURSIONS, EVENTS & MEALS Return Dover/Calais Ferry wi th 60 da y Flexible Ti cket + Club Class
Welcome Reception Lounge
Tour of Benodet on Little Touris t Train Three addi tional campsi te nights with EHU s ta rting in Kent on
Monda y 10th June 2019 and followed by 2 x Fra nce
Dinner in a local Resta urant
Tour informa tion pa ck wi th sugges ted routes & GPS Coordi nates
Boa t Cruise on the Odet ri ver, includi ng Lunch
Servi ces of Tour Di rectors tra velling in thei r own motorhome
48hr Transport Ticket for the ci ty of Nantes including cruise
Two da y pass to ‘Puy du Fou’
OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE
‘Puy du Fou’ dinner and la te evening show
Motorhome with 2 people @ £179 per person
“île de Ré” Res taurant Dinner
Motorhome with 1 person @ £329
Tour Di rector’s Group Breakfast
Ca mpsi te Restaura nt Dinner
Excursion to IIe D’Oleron, lunch incl uded
Sea Food and Pi neau evening
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Baltic States
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Swiss Magic
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French Explorer
French Explorer
This tour should be completed and available to book from
September 2018 onwards
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Sardinia
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Sardinia
7th to 27th September 2019
Be Captivated by Sardinia
Located halfway between Africa and Europe, Campsites in Sardinia tend to be rustic, matching
Sardinia is the second largest island in the the local feel, with basic clean amenities. Pitches
Mediterranean and fiercely proud of its unique are generally not defined and at times whilst
identity, although Italian the island is very hook-ups are available amperage can be limited.
different to the rest of Italy.
Please Note: At the time of publication, the
The Island was once a natural pit stop for Italian Ferry Companies are yet to finalise their
Empires on their journey through the 2019 timetables and therefore the tour dates
Mediterranean Sea. The Phoenicians, Vandals may alter by a day or two in either direction due
and Byzantines have all left their mark, with the to ferry scheduling.
town of Alghero being colonised by the Spanish
Catalans for hundreds of years.
Another thing that really sets Sardinia apart is its
white sands and turquoise waters, the Caribbean
like beaches are some of the best looking in
Europe.
We travel around the whole island at a leisurely
pace so that you have time to visit the historic
landmarks that abound on the island, included is
a well-planned excursion programme which
along with an above average number of group
meals ensures your tour is relaxed, well informed
and you eat well throughout.
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Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas Extravaganza
This tour should be completed and available to book from
September 2018 onwards
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