Holland Itinerary Example 1
Southampton University Concert Band
March 2004, Tour to Bruges and Amsterdam
Day 1
- 0845
- Assemble at Southampton University Student's Union and load the coach
- 0915
- Transfer to Folkestone
- 1200
- Check in for your Eurotunnel Shuttle to Calais
- 1242
- Eurotunnel departs
- 1412
- Arrive in Calais and continue by coach to Bruges
- 1630
- Estimated arrival time in Bruges. On arrival check in to the youth hostel for the next three nights
- Evening
- Evening at leisure
Day 2
- 0700-0900
- Breakfast provided at the youth hostel
- am/pm
- Excursion to Ghent
- 1700
- Rehearsal at this evening's concert venue
- 2000
- Evening concert at Den Hoogen Pad Cultural Centre
Day 3
- 0700-0900
- Breakfast provided at the youth hostel
- Morning
- Free time in Bruges
- 1430
- Afternoon concert at the Balsemboom Day Centre in Bruges
- 1630
- Visit to a chocolate shop for a demonstration and tasting
Day 4
- 0700-0900
- Breakfast provided at the youth hostel and check out
- 0930
- Departure for Amsterdam
- 1230
- On arrival in Amsterdam check in to the youth hostel for the next two nights
- 1300
- Lunch provided at the youth hostel
- Afternoon
- At leisure in Amsterdam
- 1500
- Canal boat trip with an English guide
- 1800
- 3-course evening meal provided at a local restaurant
Day 5
- 0700-0900
- Breakfast provided at the youth hostel
- am/pm
- Full day in Amsterdam
- 1700
- Transfer to Utrecht to rehearse for this evening's concert
- 1930
- Evening concert at Utrecht Conservatoire
- 2100
- Reception after the concert
Day 6
- 0700-0900
- Breakfast provided at the youth hostel
- 1000
- Departure from Amsterdam
- 1500
- Arrival in Calais and time for shopping!
- 1700
- Check in for your Eurotunnel Shuttle
- 1742
- Eurotunnel departs
- 1815
- Arrive in Folkestone and continue by coach to Southampton
- 2045
- Estimated arrival time in Southampton
