Best of Holland Summer 2019

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Trace the steps of the Dutch Masters, ramble through rainbow fields and explore centuries-old maritime heritage, ending your Dutch discovery with Dignie and Gina in Groningen.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • CITY TOUR in Zwolle
    • TICKETS for Keukenhof Bulb fields are included during the flowering season (end March until mid-May)
    • ORIENTATION of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and guided bicycle tour in Groningen
    • VISIT the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Aalsmeer or Keukenhof (when open), Royal Delft Pottery, a trip up Euromast Tower in Rotterdam, Airborne Museum in Arnhem, Hoge Veluwe Park, Kröller-Müller Museum in Zutphen and Volendam
    • CRUISE of Rotterdam Harbour
    • VIEW the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem
    • SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING in Amsterdam, enjoy a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum with a group size of no more than 25 guests

What's this trip about?

    Trace the steps of the Dutch Masters, ramble through rainbow fields and explore centuries-old maritime heritage, ending your Dutch discovery with Dignie and Gina in Groningen.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam (2 Nights)

What better place to start your jaunt through Holland than Amsterdam? Spend your day strolling through its pretty streets and tree-lined canals, stopping for a coffee and speculaas along the way. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening on a scenic canal cruise, including a light meal and welcome drinks, admiring the centuries-old façades.

Day 2: Amsterdam Sightseeing

Delve into the Golden Age and its extraordinary art, architecture and history traversing the city's inner labyrinth of canals and narrow streets, along which hundreds of sturdy Dutch bicycles rattle day and night. Enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseu...

Day 3: Amsterdam – Aalsmeer/Keukenhof – The Hague – Delft – Rotterdam

We rise with the birds this morning, taking a trip to Aalsmeer to visit the vibrant flower auction and see the vividly hued blooms for which Holland is so famous. Alternatively, during the flowering season (end March until mid-May), we'll enjoy an included visit to th...

Day 4: Rotterdam – Arnhem – Oosterbeek

Explore the tragic history of Operation Market Garden, as we travel north to Arnhem to see John Frost Bridge, so named to pay tribute to the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days with a mere 750 soldiers, during the World War II Battle of ...

Day 5: Oosterbeek – Zwolle – Groningen

We head north to the beautiful Hanseatic city of Zwolle, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour through its medieval centre. Ending our day in Gronginen, we'll 'Connect With Locals' joining Dignie and Gina on their farm for a hearty Be My Guest dinner and meet-and-greet with their neighbour's cows, just in time to see them being milked.  

Day 6: Groningen – Volendam – Amsterdam

'Dive Into Culture' and saddle up to explore the university city of Groningen during a guided bicycle tour of its medieval centre. Ramble along the city's ring of canals like a local, before enjoying a stunning drive through the mesmerising Frisian Lake District en ro...

Day 7: Depart Amsterdam

For now we say a fond tot ziens to Amsterdam and our newfound friends, closing the door on a memorable Dutch experience. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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Price From $2,200
Price per day$314
Last Updated: 8/30/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jun 2017

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The itinerary could be adjusted to include Ann Frank's house. The h...

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Merilyn

May 2017

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In the six days we had a comprehensive coverage of Amsterdam and close areas.

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Helen

May 2017

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Itinerary was fine, but welcome dinner was not worth going to. It would also have been good to have received more information about the Netherlands in general. Virt...

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Larry

May 2017

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Should have included Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum which we toured in our own

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May 2017

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Meals Included
  • 6 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Hand-picked Trip Highlights Optional Experiences and free time All porterage and restaurant gratuities Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director and a professional Driver All hotel tips, charges and local taxes VIP entry to many sights
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