Self-Guided Cycling In Holland

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Explore the green heart of Holland - countryside of polders, windmills, villages and meadows Historic towns including Haarlem, Gouda on this self-guided cycling holiday. Amsterdam - Discover this vibrant historic Capital city Delft Art - From Amsterdam throughout there are chances to see works by the grandmasters Superb network of cycle paths - T...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Green heart of Holland - a countryside of polders, windmills, villages and meadows
    • Historic towns - Haarlem, Gouda and Delft
    • Art - From Amsterdam throughout there are chances to see works by the grandmasters

What's this trip about?

    Explore the green heart of Holland - countryside of polders, windmills, villages and meadows Historic towns including Haarlem, Gouda on this self-guided cycling holiday. Amsterdam - Discover this vibrant historic Capital city Delft Art - From Amsterdam throughout there are chances to see works by the grandmasters Superb network of cycle paths - Travelling by bike at its best.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling

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Travel Map

Day 1 Holiday starts in Amsterdam

Our cycling trips starts in Amsterdam today. Your bike will be delivered either today or tomorrow morning. There are public transport options easily available to make your way from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) or from the Eurostar terminal. With so much to do in this...

Meals Provided :
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Day 2 Cycle through Kennemerland countryside to Haarlem

You may choose to get an early start and beat the queues at the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum. Alternatively you wish to move on first thing after breakfast, say 'tot ziens!' to amazing Amsterdam and mount your bike to journey through Kennemerland where a great variet...

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Breakfast

Day 3 Ride past colourful flower fields (seasonal) to Leiden

Downtown Haarlem deserves to be thoroughly explored. We recommend a city walk to discover the city's hidden 'hofjes'. A hofje is a square of old tiny almshouses set around an idyllic courtyard, often built by the church or by private charity to house older people. Als...

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Breakfast

Day 4 Cycle through past polders, windmills and pastures to historic Delft

After taking your leave of lively Leiden, peace and quiet will reign once more in today's typically Dutch scenery. Note all the orderly rectangles in this man-made polder landscape (mostly peatland reclamations). Let shining lakes and green pastures, old windmills and...

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Day 5 Ride through Holland's 'green heart' to Gouda

This stretch of the cycle route takes you through the 'Groene Hart' area; a protected green belt adjacent to the urban sprawl of the 'Randstad conurbation', made up of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Balancing atop polder dikes, delight in characteristic ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 6 Continue cycling through the 'green heart' to Woerden

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, get back on your bike and set off on the longest leg of this bike tour. Still in the 'green heart', the scenery is punctuated by rivers, small villages, meadows, polders and lakes (bird lovers, bring your binoculars). You may be...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 7 Cycle along the beautiful River Amstel to Amsterdam

Today is a short day so you have time to spend the afternoon in Amsterdam. From Mijdrecht you cycle towards the beautiful River Amstel. Amsterdam took its name from this river and also Amstel beer is named after the river. The Amstel brewery, as a lot of other breweri...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 8 Holiday ends in Amsterdam

After breakfast, the organised part of your cycling holiday comes to an end. Enjoy a big hearty breakfast one last time - don't forget to try chocolate sprinkles! Public transport is easy to arrange to get back to Amsterdam Airport (AMS) or the Eurostar terminal.

Meals Provided :
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Price per day$189
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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Netherlands: Visas are not required by British passports holders, endorsed \ British Citizen\ . If you hold another type of British nationality, you should check entry requirements . Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related questions with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
Age Requirements
30 years and up
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