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Join Phil Dudman and Travelrite International
on board MV Veendam for the 2020
Boutique Garden Cruise of the
British Isles
Visiting London, St Peter Port, St Marys, Holyhead,
Liverpool, Belfast, Stornoway, Scrabster, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, UK;
Dublin, Eire; Amsterdam, Netherlands
7 to 27 July, 2020
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Boutique Garden Cruise of the
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with Phil Dudman
Phil Dudman is a horticulturist, designer, writer and broadcaster.
His recent book, ‘Down-to-Earth Garden Design’ characterizes
Phil’s approach to gardening; easy, straight-forward and never
complicated. Phil is a seasoned traveller too, having travelled
extensively across Europe and Asia in search of great sites, great
food, great people and of course great gardens. Following short
stints in architecture and business and a few years fronting a Sydney
rock ‘n’ roll band, he finally succumbed to his true horticultural
calling in his late 20’s. In the past 20 years, Phil has contributed to
many of Australia’s leading gardening magazines, has written three
books for ABC Books and worked as a TV presenter on channel DAY 6 Sunday 12 July 2020 At sea
nine’s Garden Gurus. He is currently the Horticultural Editor of The day is free to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. In the afternoon Phil
ABC’s Gardening Australia magazine and host of ABC Radio’s Good will lead a Gardening Trivia competition. We will divide the group into teams
Gardening program. Phil is looking forward to meeting you. with prizes for the winning team.
DAY 7 Monday 13 July 2020 St Peter Port, Guernsey
This morning we arrive at St Peter Port, Guernsey’s main town, built into a steep
Itinerary valley leading down to the harbour, with spectacular views across to Alderney
and the other islands. The granite buildings now occupied by shops were once
DAY 1 Tuesday 7 July, 2020 Departure the homes of the town’s wealthy and the High Street still has its original cobbles.
Our holiday begins with our flight to London, England. We will visit Grange Court a town garden of two acres of formal and informal
DAY 2 Wednesday 8 July, 2020 London, England areas overshadowed by majestic old trees. An elegant old stone orangery
This morning we arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs, forms a back drop to the gorgeous rose garden. We will also see an impressive
we will be et by our private coach and transferred to our well located hotel Victorian cactus greenhouse.
before travelling on a sightseeing tour with a local blue badge guide. Some of
the great sights included in our tour are Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, Big Ben,
Trafalgar Square, the Palace of Westminster, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of
London. The tour manager will meet those wishing to dine with the group in the
lobby to suggest restaurants for dinner.
DAY 3 Thursday 9 July, 2020 London, England
The highlight of our time in London will be an escorted visit to the famous
Hampton Court Flower Show. One of the main events in the English horticultural
calendar and boasts fine displays of flowers, plants, trees and interesting garden
layouts. Phil will ensure that you explore all areas of this wonderful show. The rest
of the day will be free for independent activity. Tonight we’ll enjoy a welcome
dinner to celebrate the start of our tour and to formally introduce Phil Dudman.
DAY 8 Tuesday 14 July, 2020 St Marys, Isles of Scilly
Today we are in for a treat with a visit to the gorgeous sub-tropical Abbey
Gardens. We arrive in St Mary’s, from where we will take a boat to Tresco to visit
this beautiful garden built in the 19th century around the ruins of a Benedictine
abbey. It is home to species across the world’s Mediterranean climate zones. This
garden has won many prizes and will be full of interest for our group.
DAY 9 Wednesday 15 July, 2020 Holyhead, Wales
Today we arrive at Holyhead, on the Isle of Anglesey off the north-west coast of
Wales. We will travel to visit Bodnant Gardens. One of the finest and best loved
gardens in Britain. Its 80 acres is a delight to visit any time of the year. It features
wide terraces that lead down from the house on the top of the hill to the valley.
DAY 10 Thursday 16 July, 2020 Liverpool, England
This morning we dock in Liverpool. We visit Croxteth Hall Country Park. Once a
fantastic country estate and ancestral home of the Molyneux family. We will be
DAY 4 Friday 10 July, 2020 London, England able to visit the Historic Hall, Croxteth Home Farm and the fantastic Victorian
The morning is free for individual activities. In the afternoon we visit the Royal Walled garden.
Horticultural Garden, Wisley. The RHS was given Wisley Estate in trust by Sir DAY 11 Friday 17 July, 2020 Dublin, Eire
Thomas Hanbury in 1903. The site trials flowers, vegetables and fruit and high-
Today we arrive in Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland and well-known
lights include the three conservatories, rose garden, magnificent specimens of
as being a place of friendliness and ‘craic’, and a city well over 1000 years old.
Japanese maples and spectacular perennial borders.
Ireland’s famous capital is located on the River Liffey and looks seawards to its
DAY 5 Saturday 11 July, 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands port and the waters of Dublin Bay. We see elegant Georgian squares and streets
This morning we are transferred to London Heathrow airport to board our flight including Merrion Square laid out in 1762. We see Trinity College founded in
to Amsterdam. Upon arrival in Amsterdam we are transferred to the port to 1592 by Elizabeth 1. It developed according to the traditions of Oxford and
board the MV Veendam. Cambridge. Many buildings were added to the university in the 18th and 19th
Clothing on board the MV Veendam
The MS Veendam dress code combines both smart casual with elegant
formal. During the informal evenings onboard, smart casual dress is
expected at dinner, consisting of a jacket & trousers for gents. The formal
nights offer the chance to dress to impress with black tie and cocktail
dresses the most popular choices. For those who prefer not to dress for
dinner the buffet dining always offers a casual dress code, ideal after a long
day of shore excursions.
Don’t worry about coming alone
We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the
single supplement. You won’t be left alone; Phil Dudman and the Travelrite
MV Veendam International Tour Manager will be looking after you with group activities
every day.
Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, MS Veendam combines
21st-century amenities and elegant spaces graced by a multi-million-
dollar art and antiques collection. One of MS Veendam’s many fine 1952 and 1955. The Great Wall of Mey provides protection for the gorgeous
distinctions is its spacious living space. The cabins are spacious and offer three acre walled garden. In here the Queen Mother planted her favourite
a comfortable environment with high standards. The excellent cuisine flowers and many gifts of plants. A personal feeling pervades the whole garden,
is certainly one of the highlights of a cruise with Holland America Line. which is well planted and maintained.
Meals on board MS Veendam are served in elegant dining rooms. Three
restaurants are at your service with both regional and international DAY 16 Wednesday 22 July, 2020 Kirkwall, Scotland
specialties, as well as vegetarian options. A cruise with the MS Veendam Today we call in to the Orkney Islands. Kirkwall a charming town with flagstone
offers a lot of stylish comfort and luxury. streets is located on Mainland, the largest of the Orkney Islands. On our
sightseeing tour today we will see the striking 12th century sandstone Norse
St Magnus’ Cathedral. We also see some of Europe’s finest archaeological sites,
including the 5,000-year-old chambered tomb of Maes Howe, the mysterious
century. We visit Grafton Street, Dublin’s finest pedestrian shopping street. Standing Stones of Stenness and the Stone Age Ring of Brodgar. Touring around
We see Leinster House converted to house the Republican parliament in 1922 the island we also see the dramatic natural scenery including rugged cliffs and
and St Stephen’s Green, formally common land, enclosed in 1663. They are the prolific birdlife.
now beautifully landscaped gardens. In the afternoon we visit Helen Dillon’s
new garden. Writer, broadcaster, Ireland’s foremost gardener is after 44 years,
downsizing from a Georgian terraced house. The new garden was a blank canvas
when they moved in 2016, with high granite walls to create a good microclimate
being very close to the Irish Sea. Helen started with a completely clean slate,
having to replace existing soil with lovely new soil. We will expect to see a
garden filled to the brim with great beauty with roses, alliums and dioramas.
DAY 12 Saturday 18 July, 2020 Belfast, Northern Ireland
We dock in Belfast this morning. Belfast is one of the great industrial and
commercial cities of the Victorian era. We see Donegall Square the hub of
Belfast. Bordering the Square are Yorkshire House and the Linden Hall Library
two grand buildings. We see City Hall, the Grand Opera House and St Anne’s
Cathedral and learn about the Troubles that blighted the cities growth for thirty
years. This afternoon we travel to visit Mount Stewart House and Garden. The
magnificent formal gardens extensive parklands and the palatial mansion were
home to one of the most eminent and influential families in the Unionist cause. DAY 17 Thursday 23 July, 2020 Edinburgh, Scotland
Sir Edward Lutyens and his garden designer Gertrude Jekyll were employed Today we visit Edinburgh, the Royal and ancient capital of Scotland, one of the
to design a garden that linked the garden to the house. The Italian garden most beautiful cities in Europe. On our sight-seeing tour we see the ancient Royal
grows a superb array of herbaceous borders. There is a Spanish Garden and a Mile with its cobled streets that form the backbone of the Medieval Old Town
Sunk Garden which displays yellow, blue and orange flowering plants, Jekylls and lead from the Palace of Holyroodhouse (HM The Queen’s official residence
favourite colours. in Scotland) all the way to Edinburgh Castle. This impressive fortress is home to
DAY 13 Sunday 19 July, 2020 At sea the Scottish Crown Jewels and the historic Stone of Destiny. The views from the
The day is free to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. In the afternoon Phil castle ramparts are just simply stunning. In the afternoon we visit Culross Palace.
will lead a Gardening Trivia competition. We will divide the group into teams The ochre-walled palace stands at the heart of a picturesque historic village and
with prizes for the winning team. is a unique example of an early 17th century merchant’s house. Eight beds of
old varieties of vegetables lie nearest the house, with a vine covered walkway
DAY 14 Monday 20 July, 2020 Stornoway, Scotland to one side. At the top lies the Mary Luke garden, heady with sweet smelling
We dock in Stornaway the main town of the Western Isles. We will see Stornoway’s old roses, commemorating the lady who inherited the house at the end of the
bustling harbour and colourful houses. During our sightseeing tour we will see 19th century.
the ancient Callanaish Standing Stones, which are an incredible 9,000 years old.
We will see Carloway Broch a Pictish Tower over 2,000 years old. We continue DAY 18 Friday 24 July, 2020 At sea
with a visit to Black House Museum a showcase of crafting life as it existed until A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps enjoy a little pampering
50 years ago. or a massage in the Day Spa. Late morning join us for an interesting talk by Phil
DAY 15 Tuesday 21 July, 2020 Scrabster, Scotland about his gardening journey and life in the media.
Today we dock at Scrabster a short journey from the Castle of Mey, the Queen DAY 19 Saturday 25 July, 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mother’s holiday home. We visit the 16th-century castle renovated between
This morning we arrive back in Amsterdam. After disembarking we will visit the
Palace of Het Loo, built on the Royal Estate Het Loo as early as 1685. It served
as the royal family’s summer residence for a long time, but was converted into a
magnificent museum in 1984. Whilst the Palace is closed due to renovations we
will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent gardens. Later we visit Piet Oudolf’s
Garden. He is a leading figure of the “New Perennial” movement. Piet’s designs
and plant compositions use bold drifts of herbaceous perennials and grasses
which are chosen at least as much for their structure as for their flower colour.
Later we are transferred to our city hotel. Tonight we’ll enjoy a Farwell Dinner to
say goodbye to tour members.
DAY 20 Sunday 26 July, 2020 Departure
Today we transfer to Amsterdam Airport for our return flight to Australia.
DAY 21 Monday 27 July, 2020 Arrive Australia
The group arrives in Australia and tour arrangements conclude.
Boutique Garden Cruise of the
British Isles
with Phil Dudman
7 to 27 July, 2020
Included in the price: Price per person in Australian Dollars
• Return economy-class air travel from Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane
and Perth to London; and return to Australia from Amsterdam Cabin /Description Deck Twin-share Single
• Travel on MV Veendam in the selected cabin category L Interior 5,6 $ 11,790 $ 15,090
• All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Veendam I Interior 6,9,10 $ 11,990 $ 15,390
a welcome and farewell dinner FF Outside 4 $ 12,490 $ 16,090
• Private activities on board MS Veendam EE Outside 6 $ 12,690 $ 16,390
• Travel in first-class chartered coaches DD Outside 5 $ 12,790 $ 16,590
• 3 night’s accommodation in London and 1 nights accommodation in D Outside 4,6 $ 12,890 $ 16,790
Amsterdam in 3 and 4 star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
C Outside 5 $ 12,990 $ 16,990
• Entry to gardens, attractions and sightseeing tours as detailed in itinerary
CA Outside 6 $ 13,990 $ 18,690
• Tour leadership by Phil Dudman
VQ Balcony 9 $ 14,790 $ 21,590
• Tour management by a professional Travelrite International tour manager
BB Suite 10 $ 14,990 $ 21,890
• A Travelrite travel bag
B Suite 9,10 $ 15,390 $ 22,690
Not included in the price: SB Suite 10 $ 22,190 $ 36,190
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• Travel insurance
• Meals unless specified in the itinerary Availability: All cabins are subject to cabin availability.
• Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary Please call 1800 630 343 for fares and information
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Extending: You can stay longer in Europe for minimal extra cost.
• Gratuities, these will be added to your onboard account
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• Air taxes $192 as at 7 May 2019
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