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Holland Beach & Towns

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Tour profile / Level 1

Flat, asphalted bike paths and side roads, ideal for children.

Day 1: Utrecht

Individual arrival.

Day 2: Utrecht – Amsterdam, approx. 62 km

Idyllic scenery today as you cycle to Amsterdam on the banks of the lovely River Vecht. Characteristic for this area are the many stately homes and summerhouses built by rich Amsterdam merchants in the 17th and 18th Centuries. At the end of the day, Amsterdam awaits you! Everyone has his own reasons for loving this remarkable city. What will yours be?

Day 3: Amsterdam – Zandvoort aan Zee, approx. 32 km

You’ll love the elegant city of Haarlem, voted best city for shopping. Remember to look up at the façades of historical buildings and see if you can spot the pretty stepped gables. Our bike route then continues through Zuid-Kennemerland, a colourful area rich in natural beauty. In well known beach resort Zandvoort you will stay the night by the sea.

Day 4: Zandvoort aan Zee – Scheveningen, approx. 42 km

Today you’ll cycle through the Dune and Bulb Region. The windswept dunes not only protect the hinterland from the sea, but also harbour many species of dune flora and fauna. April is your best bet for visiting colourful bulb fields (daffodils, hyacinths and tulips) just behind the dunes. On the coast, check out the resorts and beaches. Once you reach Scheveningen, you will be spoilt for choice of things to do.

Day 5: Scheveningen – Gouda, approx. 53 km

First you will cycle to The Hague, home to the government and the Queen. The city is brimming with things to do and see. You might like to take the opportunity to see Vermeer’s famous painting “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Mauritshuis Museum. Another favourite is Mesdag’s cylindrical Panorama of Scheveningen in 1881. After looking around The Hague, ride through open grassland to pretty “cheese town” Gouda, also known for its syrup waffles and candles. If possible, plan your holiday so you can see the Thursday morning traditional cheese market.

Day 6: Gouda – Utrecht approx. 50 km

Woods, stately homes, parks, rivers, polders, lakes and marshy fens make today’s scenery. Opt to stop off at a cheese dairy or visit De Haar Castle. At the end of the day, explore the heart of the lively city of Utrecht. Discover the pretty Museum Quarter and admire the beautiful canal Oude Gracht. Its wharves are unique to Utrecht and make a pleasant setting for waterside cafes.

Day 7: Utrecht

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 6 nights in rooms with private facilities

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

  • Maps and information material per room

  • Tourist taxes

Dates & Prices

Dates

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    Season / Period
    Type
      01.04. - 19.04.24
      21.04. - 25.04.24
      29.04. - 08.05.24
      16.05. - 16.05.24
      20.05. - 15.06.24
      18.06. - 05.07.24
      11.07. - 11.09.24
      17.09. - 23.09.24

    Extras

    Discount 3rd bed in room with 2 full payers
    0-3,99 Jahre -100%
    4-11,99 Jahre -20%
    12-99 Jahre -10%
       
    Fahrräder & Zubehör
    24-speed bike 80
    E-Bike 173
    Child bike 67
    Child seat 33
    Trailer 117
    Tagalong 40
    Helmet 10
       
    Additional nights
    Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) 111/194
    Amsterdam Saturday (dbl/sgl) 139/222
    all other destinations (dbl/sgl) 83/133
       
    Extras
    Surcharge for Amsterdam on Saturday 25
    Surcharge for Amsterdam at fair dates* 40/40
    Bicycle accident/service insurance 27
    Bike theft insurance 20
    E-Bike theft insurance 40
    additional Luggage 25


    *fair dates: 29.-30.03., 20.04., 26.-28.04., 09.-12.05., 17.-19.05.
    only possible with at least 2 consecutive nights in Amsterdam


    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel Samples

    Utrecht: Hotel Mitland

    Amsterdam:  Westcord Art Hotel

    Zandvoort: Palace Hotel Zandvoort

    Scheveningen: Boulevard Hotel Scheveningen

    Gouda: Best Western Hotel Gouda


    Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

    You can choose between the following bikes:

    • 24-speed-bike with hand brakes
    • E-bikes unisex (on request)

    E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

    By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

    Note: E-bikes are a great development, but should be - due to their driving characteristics (high weight + high speed) - booked only by very safe and experienced cyclists with a very good sense of balance. Not suitable are electric bikes for people who rarely ride a bicycle


    Private bicycles

    You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
    Train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Utrecht. 4 times per hour. Duration: approx. 30 minutes. Costs: approx. € 10,- per person. For details see your final travel documents.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Via Amsterdam to Utrecht 
    From the train station you will reach your first hotel by taxi or public transportation. You will receive the detailed description with the travel documents.


    Arrival by car

    Parking: parking at the start hotel in Utrecht € 23,50/week, P+R near central station Amsterdam approx. € 100,-/ week.


    Additional information

    Tour start with own bikes in each city possible, with rental bikes in Utrecht or in Amsterdam.

    In case of an additional night during the tour, the bike rental increses by €13,-/day and E-bikes €29,-/day.

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