We will meet you at your hotel in Amsterdam, early in the morning. It depends on the day, because the flower auction starts at 6.00 a.m, but we don't need to be there that early. First 3 days of the week are the busiest days, so then the auctioning process ends later, so we will then be able to start a little later (between 6.30 - 7.30 a.m.).
Flower auction 'Royal Flora Holland' in Aalsmeer is approx. 35 minutes driving from Amsterdam.
Once at the auction, we will pay a visit to an auction hall and explain about the selling process, the 'Dutch auction', starting high price and ending lower price.
The auctioneer is leading this process and has to reach at least 1.000 transactions/hr.
or more. After that, we will walk around this largest trade builing in the world and explain about everything that happens after auctioning.
A few facts:
We will also visit a wholesale center, where small florists can buy their flowers, plants and supplies.
After the flower auction we will start driving to the flowering bulb fields where, depending on the weather in Spring, Crocus, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc. will flower. To take pictures of you and your relatives between the seas of flowers, we will find the nicest fields and stop for unforgettable pictures!
After this bulb fields tour, you may choose to stop for lunch at a really nice restaurant or continue to drive to Keukenhof.
After lunch, we will drive to Keukenhof and guide you to the best spots in the park of that moment. Because not all bulbs will flower during 7/8 weeks of the park opening. The hotspots tend to change week by week. Besides the park, there are 4 pavilions with changing flower shows with Orchids, Roses, Carnations, etc.
After Keukenhof we will return to your hotel in Amsterdam.
Tour price: € 895,--
Additional hours: € 90,--
Tickets flower auction: € 10,50-/p.p.
Tickets Keukenhof: € 21,50/adult. € 9,--/child
Parking ticket: € 8,--
Transportation: By car, free of charge
Tour duration: 7.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (10 hours)
Tour dates: March 21 - May 12, 2024
Tour days: Monday - Friday
No. of persons: 1 - 6
Prices are including taxes. Not included are entrance and parking tickets, lunch, and beverages.
For other cities than Amsterdam, pick up/return time and tour price may vary.
contact you as soon as possible.
Peter Boers, founder of Flower Tours Holland