✈️ Karen Nedolest & Linda Seeliger · Jul 23 – Aug 19, 2026

Two Moms, Two Suitcases, One Epic Adventure

From Dutch cheese markets to Norwegian fjords, from Cornish harbors to Welsh castles — 28 days of memories in the making.
🍷 Wine Included 🚢 Fjord Cruise 🏰 Castle Hopping 🌊 Two Seas
28
Days
3
Countries
11
Port Calls
6+
Castles
2
Cruise Rounds
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Glasses of Rosé
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The Journey

Trip at a Glance Netherlands → Norwegian Fjords (×2) → Rotterdam → UK Mainland. Two Holland America cruises back-to-back, a Eurostar crossing, and a Mercedes GLA road trip through England & Wales.
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Netherlands · Dordrecht
Jul 24–26 · Oldest city in Holland
Duration
3 Days
Hotel Hotel Dordrecht Transfer Blacklane #835049778 Stop Gouda en route
Stroopwafels Canal Walks Dutch Cuisine
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Norwegian Fjords · Round 1
Jul 26–Aug 2 · Haugesund → Molde → Olden → Stavanger
Ship
HAL Rotterdam
Cabin 8129 — Verandah Boarding 11:30 AM · Decks 7 & 8 Must-See Briksdal Glacier
Tender Boats Glacier Hike Fjord Seafood
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Norwegian Fjords · Round 2
Aug 2–9 · Oslo → Kristiansand → Stavanger → Skjolden
Ship
HAL Rotterdam
Same Cabin 1094 Capital City Oslo UNESCO Urnes Stave Church
Viking Ships Sculpture Park Stave Church
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Rotterdam & Amsterdam
Aug 9–10 · Markthal · Andy & Jessica lunch
Hotel
Marriott
Icon Cube Houses Food Hall Markthal Day Trip Amsterdam by train
Food Hall Architecture Friends & Wine
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UK Mainland Road Trip
Aug 11–19 · London → Cornwall → Wales → Windsor
Car
Mercedes GLA
Eurostar 7:28am Aug 11 Car Hertz · Auto · Left-hand drive Return LHR Aug 19
Stonehenge Tintagel 4 Welsh Castles Cornish Coast
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Passport Stamps

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Dordrecht
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Haugesund
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Molde
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Olden
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Stavanger
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Oslo
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Kristiansand
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Skjolden
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Rotterdam
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London
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Salisbury
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Cornwall
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Wales
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Windsor
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Key Bookings & Confirmations

Have These Ready Confirmation numbers, timed tickets, and critical logistics in chronological order.
July 23 · Departure Day
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Karen · CMH → AMS via DTW · DL 132
Depart Columbus 2:07pm → Detroit 3:20pm → Amsterdam 6:00am+1 (A350-900)
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Linda · PDX → AMS · DL9219 (KLM KL 616)
Depart Portland 1:05pm → Amsterdam 7:40am+1 (Boeing 787-10)
July 24 · Netherlands
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Hotel Dordrecht · 2 Nights (Jul 24–26)
Classic Room, 2 guests · Pay on arrival · Early check-in request at 12pm
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Blacklane #835049778
AMS pickup → Gouda stop (45 min) → Hotel Dordrecht · 3 hours · de Koffiesalon meet
Jul 26 – Aug 9 · Two HAL Cruises
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Holland America Rotterdam · Cabins 8129 (R1) / 1094 (R2)
Round 1: Jul 26–Aug 2 (Haugesund → Molde → Olden → Stavanger) · Round 2: Aug 2–9 (Oslo → Kristiansand → Stavanger → Skjolden)
Aug 9–10 · Rotterdam
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Rotterdam Marriott · Weena 686 · 2 Nights
Aug 9–11 · Pay on arrival · 5-min walk to Rotterdam Centraal
Aug 11 · UK Transition
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Eurostar · Coach 14 · Seat 77 (Karen)
Rotterdam Centraal 7:28am → London St Pancras 10:27am BST · Eurostar Plus · 2 large bags + carry-on
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Hertz Mercedes GLA · 7-Seater Automatic
Pickup St Pancras ~11:00am Aug 11 · Return LHR Aug 19 · Satnav included · Driver must be 21+
Timed Tickets Already Booked
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Hampton Court Palace · Aug 11
Confirmation: DVOAIYISGBTCZ · Arrive by 2:00pm for timed entry
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Tintagel Castle · Aug 13 · 11:00am
English Heritage timed entry · Book online in advance · Wear sturdy shoes (steep steps)
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Portmeirion · Aug 14 · 2:00pm
Pre-booked afternoon entry · Italianate village · Allow 2–3 hours
Aug 19 · Flights Home
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Karen · VS 153 · LHR → JFK → CMH
Depart 3:50pm from Heathrow · Pre-check-in online to save time
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Linda · DL 21 · LHR → SEA → PDX
Depart 5:45pm from Heathrow · Pre-check-in online · Park at Hertz lot, walk in (don't valet)
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