Hanseatic cities, Amsterdam and IJsselmeer (3L)
Stay in the green heart of the Netherlands – beautiful yet central!
- 3 nights bed and breakfast in the 4* Hotel De Werelt in Garderen
- City walk in Deventer
- Full-day guided tour to the IJsselmeer and Giethoorn
- Canal cruise in Giethoorn with coffee and cake
- City walk in Leiden
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Entrance to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem
The provinces of Gelderland, Overijssel and Utrecht in the heart of the Netherlands offer a wide variety of agendas for great group trips. The mix of historic cities, beautiful natural areas, castles, gardens and diverse museums offer something for everyone. There are countless possibilities for tailor-made trips that are specifically suited to the interests of visitors.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS
IJssel Delta – Cannenburch Castle – Hanseatic towns on the IJssel – De Hoge Veluwe National Park – Palace Het Loo – Harderwijk – Utrecht – Amersfoort – Open Air Museum in Arnhem
On the day of arrival, stop off in the former Hanseatic city of Deventer. On a city tour, discover the historic city centre of Deventer with its impressive old weighing house, or house of scales, now a museum. The guided tour also takes in the town hall, the Grote Kerk, the Bergkirche and the oldest stone house in the Netherlands, with a wonderful view of the IJssel from the riverside promenade.
The day begins with an excursion to the IJsselmeer. Drive through historic and quaint fishing villages and discover impressive windmills along the way. Then continue to Giethoorn, which borders the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, Europe’s largest continuous area of fenland. The canal trip through this beautiful town with its picturesque houses is a delight.
Leiden and Amsterdam are on today’s agenda. Beginning with a guided tour of Leiden, discover one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands. From Leiden, continue to Amsterdam. A canal cruise is a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Experience the busy shipping traffic on Het IJ, the magnificent old sailing ships at the Maritime Museum and the quaint houseboats on the canals in the city centre.
Visit Arnhem’s biggest attraction – the Openluchtmuseum, an open-air museum comprising 80 Dutch farmhouses, barns, stables, mills and workshops from the last 350 years. After the visit, continue on your homeward journey.