
A Cultivated Journey
Exclusive Hosted, Fly, Tour & River Cruise
A two week fully hosted European Tour departing May 2026.
From Pastures to Palaces, Fields to Flower Markets
Travel with like-minded Farmers and Growers to experience charming villages, working farms, cultural treasures, and a seven-night luxury river cruise.
Tour Highlights:
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Return flights from Auckland with award-winning Singapore Airlines
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Three nights in Amsterdam with guided tours including the famous flower market and a working Dutch dairy farm
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Full-day countryside tour including cheese tasting and historic windmill villages, including access to five Zaanse Schans museums
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Seven-night luxury river cruise with AmaWaterways sailing from Amsterdam to Basel
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Explore the scenic Rhine Gorge, mediaeval towns, and vibrant cities like Strasbourg and Rüdesheim
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Visit to the John Deere Tractor Factory in Mannheim
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Chocolate walking tour in Basel
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Four-star accommodation in Amsterdam, Basel, and Zurich
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Full-day coach tour from Basel to Zurich including Emmental Show Dairy (with coffee and croissants) and Swiss Brewery visit
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Finalé dinner celebration with your tour host and new friends
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All transfers included
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Fully escorted by a New Zealand-based tour escort, from Auckland and throughout Europe
INCLUSIONS:
Flights & Transfers
- Return Economy Class flights with Singapore Airlines: Auckland to Amsterdam, Zurich to Auckland
- All airport, hotel, and port transfers throughout the tour
Pre-Cruise Touring & Accommodation
- Three nights in Amsterdam at the 4-star Ink Hotel (or similar), including daily breakfast
- Full-day coach tour featuring:
Guided visit to the Amsterdam Flower Market
Entry to a working dairy farm, with morning coffee, a talk from the farmer and insights into Dutch farming practices
- Full-day countryside tour including:
Cheese tasting at a local farm
Visits to Volendam, Maarken and Zaanse Schans
Access to five traditional Dutch museums, such as the Zaans Museum and Weaver’s House
Luxury River Cruise – AmaWaterways
Step aboard the elegant AmaViola, your floating home for the next seven nights. Designed with flair and warmth, this ship offers the perfect balance of comfort and style. Enjoy:
- Spacious staterooms to take in the passing landscapes
- Locally inspired cuisine served in multiple venues, including the Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
- A sun-deck pool with swim-up bar, walking track, and onboard bikes
- Access to a fitness room and wellness amenities, including a hair salon
- Daily guided excursions with highlights including:
Düsseldorf, the Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen and Strasbourg
Special visit to the John Deere Tractor Factory in Mannheim
Post-Cruise Touring & Accommodation
After disembarking in Basel, enjoy a beautifully crafted post-cruise journey:
- Chocolate walking tour of Basel, followed by a night at the 4-star Hotel Pullman Basel Europe
- Full-day coach tour to Zurich including:
Visit to the Emmental Show Dairy, with coffee and croissants and a private guided tour of the cheese village
Visit to a local craft brewery
- One night at the 4-star 25hours Hotel Langstrasse in Zurich, including breakfast
- Finalé dinner celebration, shared with your host and fellow travellers
TOUR DEPARTS NEW ZEALAND
05 May 2026
Fixed Window Twin Share Per Person (Category D) | fr $18,699* | Enquire |
French Balcony Twin Share Per Person (Category CB) | fr $19,899* | Enquire |
Fixed Window Single (Category D) | fr $25,459* | Enquire |
French Balcony Single (Category CB) | fr $27,259* | Enquire |