Step into the fascinating world of Dutch flowers on an exclusive journey that connects horticulture, history, art, and innovation—the very elements that helped shape the Netherlands into one of the world's most influential trading nations.
Your day begins with a private visit to a family-owned flower bulb farm in the heart of the Dutch bulb-growing region. Hosted by the growers themselves, discover how a small flower from Central Asia transformed the Dutch landscape and economy. Learn about the famous Tulip Mania of the 1630s, often considered the world's first speculative market bubble, and gain insight into the meticulous process of cultivating millions of flower bulbs that are exported worldwide each year.
The journey continues to the historic grounds of Keukenhof Castle Estate, where the annual Dahlia Festival showcases more than 200 varieties of one of the Netherlands' most spectacular late-summer flowers. Set among centuries-old trees, ornamental gardens, and the elegant 17th-century castle, the estate tells the story of Dutch aristocratic life and the nation's long-standing passion for botanical collecting.
Following a relaxing lakeside lunch, continue to the beautiful city of Leiden, often regarded as the birthplace of Dutch science and the city where the first tulips were successfully cultivated in the Netherlands by Carolus Clusius in the late 16th century.
Visit the celebrated Museum De Lakenhal, where masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn and other Dutch masters reveal the wealth, ambition, and creativity of the Dutch Golden Age. Then experience Leiden from the water during a private canal cruise, gliding past historic merchant houses, university buildings, and landmarks connected to the House of Orange and the rise of the Dutch Republic.
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