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Best of Holland - About this Tour


Details

  • Duration (with arrival/departure): 8
  • Tour Style: Regional Europe
  • Destinations: Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Scheveningen, The Haque, Delft, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Apeldoorn, Volendam

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Amsterdam.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Amsterdam (2 nights) You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax or perhaps explore this friendly city. Tonight, we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.

    Hotel: Novotel City (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - Amsterdam sightseeing & at leisure This morning we explore Amsterdam on our canal cruise in a glass topped boat. Then we have a guided tour of the Rijksmuseum , including Rembrandt’s masterpiece , the ‘Nightwatch’. Finally, we visit a diamond polishing factory. This evening dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 4 - Amsterdam – Aalsmeer – Keukenhof – Delft – Rotterdam Early morning departure to Aalsmeer to see the flower auction. Next we visit the bulb fields at Keukenhof. (Open from April till the middle of May – when closed we will visit Holland in Miniature at Madurodam.) Then to Scheveningen before we drive through the The Hague. The town of Delft, and the Royal Delft Pottery factory is our last visit of the day before arriving in Rotterdam. Your evening is at leisure to do as you please. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: The Westin


  • Day 5 - Rotterdam – Nijmegen – Arnhem After breakfast, we have an orientation tour of Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. Next we journey to Nijmegen to visit the museum at Groesbeek, dedicated to the history of 'Operation Market Garden' in 1944. Finally, we make our way to Arnhem to see the famous World War II Bridge before reaching our hotel for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Golden Tulip


  • Day 6 - Arnhem – Apeldoorn – Groningen Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us! But first to Hoge Veluwe Park and the Kroller –Muller Museum , which houses some of Van Gogh’s most famous works. Then to Apeldoorn , to visit the 17th century Het Loo Palace with its formal gardens. Next to Staphorst where life has hardly changed over the last 400 years, and finally to Groningen for tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Martini Plaza


  • Day 7 - Groningen – Volendam – Amsterdam We begin our journey into the Frisian Lake District to Bolsward, Workum and the fishing port of Makkum. Next we will continue our journey along the Afsluitdijk and on via the cheese-making village of Edam to Volendam. This afternoon we will visit Zaanse Schans, with its many windmills to see how wooden shoes and Dutch cheese are made before we make our way back to Amsterdam. The remainder of your day is at leisure. You may wish to visit the Anne Frank House or one of the city's modern Art museums. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel City


  • Day 8 - Amsterdam – USA This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to new-found friends and our Tour Director as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Depart USAArrive Amsterdam Amsterdam sightseeing & at leisureAmsterdam – Aalsmeer – Keukenhof – Delft – RotterdamRotterdam – Nijmegen – ArnhemArnhem – Apeldoorn – GroningenGroningen – Volendam – AmsterdamAmsterdam – USA

    Whats Included


    Sightseeing Highlights
    • Amsterdam: Orientation shows us the City Hall and Tower of Tears. Enjoy a canal cruise. Visit a diamond-cutting factory and the Rijksmuseum.
    • Zaanse Schans: Visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe workshop.
    • Aalsmeer: Visit the flower auction.
    • Keukenhof: Visit the magnificent bulb fields.
    • Scheveningen: isit this seaside resort.
    • The Hague: Visit the 'garden city', home of the Dutch Royal Family
    • Delft: Visit the charming village and the Royal Delft Pottery factory.
    • Rotterdam: Orientation tour.
    • Nijmegen: Visit the famous war museum at Groesbeek.
    • Arnhem: See the "Bridge Too Far".
    • Hoge Veluwe: Visit the Kroller Muller Museum set in a magnificent park.
    • Apeldoorn: Visit Het Loo Palace.
    • Staphorst: Visit this timeless village.
    • Makkum: Visit this fishing port famous for its ceramics.
    • Volendam: Visit this fishing village.
    • Scenic drives: Frisian Lake District, the Afsluitdijk, North Sea coast.

    Dining Highlights
    • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
    • 6 Hot Buffet breakfasts
    • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
    • Farewell Dinner with wine in Amsterdam
    10 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
    First Class Travel Highlights
    • Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
    • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
    • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
    • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Airport Transfers
    Amsterdam Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 8. Group transfers on arrival at Amsterdam Airport will operate at 09.00, 11.00 and 13.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Amsterdam Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.
    • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
    • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
    • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure
    • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
    • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
    • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
    • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
    • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
    • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
    • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
    • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
    • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
    • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
    • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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    Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.




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