Amsterdam and the most beautiful cities of Holland (4L)
All these cities have their own special charm to delight visitors!
- 4 nights bed and breakfast at Mercure or Novotel Amsterdam City
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- City tour in The Hague and Scheveningen
- City walk in Delft
- Boat trip from Leiden through the Green Heart
- Visit to a cheese dairy and clog maker
Holland’s cities are varied, charming, tourist-friendly and boast a fascinating past. Amsterdam, Alkmaar, The Hague, Delft and Leiden are epitomes of successful merchant cities and were centres of global trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. This rich history has left its mark and still makes these cities destinations worth visiting today. Stay in a comfortable 4* hotel in Amsterdam and enjoy a varied and interesting programme.
A leisurely canal cruise is the ideal way to get to know Amsterdam. Watch the busy shipping traffic on Het IJ, and see the magnificent old sailing ships of the Maritime Museum and the quaint houseboats on the canals in the city centre.
The Hague is one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands. The city is the seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. Magnificent historic buildings, spacious squares, elegant stores and a sophisticated cultural scene characterise the city. Discover the most important sights of The Hague during a city tour. Afterwards, there is an opportunity for a beachfront stroll in the seaside resort of Scheveningen.
Today, discover Alkmaar, where the cheese market takes place on the picturesque Waagplein every Friday morning from the end of March till the end of September, and also on Tuesday evenings in July and August. A stroll along the picturesque canals and through the small streets of the old town with its charming shops is simply wonderful. In the afternoon, enjoy the sea air on a wander around neighbouring Egmond aan Zee.
Discover Delft on a city walk and learn about the history of its famous citizens, like William of Orange and Johannes Vermeer. In the afternoon, set off from Leiden on a boat trip on the Kaagerplassen, a large lake system in the Green Heart of the Netherlands, characterised by shallow lakes, polder islands and 18 restored polder mills. Afterwards, there is an opportunity to take an extensive stroll through Leiden, where, in 1594, the triumphal cultivation of the tulip first began.
Before starting on the journey home, visit a cheese dairy and watch a clog maker at work.