🇳🇱 A WEEKEND IN THE NETHERLANDS – Delft • Amsterdam • Rotterdam
DAY 1 — WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH | FLIGHT DAY
Evening flight to the Netherlands (own expense).
DAY 2 — THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH | ARRIVAL IN HOLLAND
Arrival in the Netherlands and transfer to your hotel in Delft.
Enjoy a VIP-style check-in at your hotel. While you relax with a drink in the lobby, your guide will handle check-in, complete a quick room inspection, assist with your luggage, and personally deliver your room key.
After settling in, enjoy a relaxed canal boat cruise with a local guide and then take a walking tour through Delft’s historic centre —introducing you to the charm and history of the city.
Evening is at leisure. Your guide remains available for additional exploring, a pub crawl, dinner recommendations,and anything else you may need during your free time.
Overnight: Hotel De Plantaan or The Social Hub Hotel Delft
DAY 3 — FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH | AMSTERDAM: CANALS, HISTORY & MUSEUMS
We travel into Amsterdam for a full walking exploration of the city’s historic core.
We begin at Amsterdam Centraal, immediately stepping into the layered canal network and historic streets.
We explore De Wallen, the city’s oldest district, followed by the Oude Kerk, a striking medieval landmark surrounded by centuries of change.
From here we arrive at Dam Square, home to the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk, the symbolic centre of Dutch civic and royal history.
We continue toward the reflective canals near the Anne Frank House (pass by), before moving into the vibrant Bloemenmarkt, the world’s only floating flower market. (you may self purchase tickets to the Anne Frank House/Museum )
We pass the historic Munttoren, and finish in the lively atmosphere of Rembrandtplein, where cafés and street life bring Amsterdam’s modern energy to life.
From here the tour continues on to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. If you choose to skip the museums your guide will happily show you the best restaurants, terrace bars and coffee shops to hang in.
We return along scenic canals toward the station area before making our way onto Delf.
Your guide remains available for additional exploring, dinner recommendations, and anything else you may need during your free time.
Overnight: Hotel De Plantaan or The Social Hub Hotel
DAY 4 — SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH | ROYAL DUTCH BLUE AND ROTTERDAM
This morning we visit the world-famous Royal Delft Factory, where traditional blue pottery has been produced for centuries. During a stroll through the factory you shall see the casting process, learning about its Qing Hua roots and if we are lucky observe an artist drawing one of these pieces. After this immersion, we experience the Netherlands from a completely different perspective — Rotterdam, a city defined by bold modern architecture and creative energy.
We begin at Rotterdam Blaak before jaunting to the old harbor where we will see the oldest skyscraper in Europe. Up next we explore the famous Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen), one of Europe’s most unusual residential concepts, where architecture becomes a visual experience. We will spend time here noting the various architectural features of the surrounding buildings before continuing to the Markthal, which is home to a massive indoor food hall where Dutch food culture, design, and art come together under a sweeping architectural ceiling.
Next we pass the canal surfers on our way to Witte de Withstraat and West-Kruiskade together known as the Rotterdam Street Art Museum. It is here that we will gaze upon some of the most iconic street art in Rotterdam and stop for lunch.. Perhaps a pint or two in some of the local bars? One of them was voted best bar in the WORLD after all.
We end this days tour at the astounding Rotterdam Central Station. One of the most pronounced architectural delights we will see today. .
Every evening ends with leisure time at your own pace. Your guide remains available for additional exploring, dinner recommendations, and anything else you may need during your free time.
Overnight: Hotel De Plantaan or The Social Hub Hotel Delft
DAY 5 — SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH | DEPARTURE DAY
Enjoy your transfer from the hotel tour the airport for your flight home.. “TOT ZIENS”
Inclusions
Hotels
Transfers
Transportation via train/tram/car
Tours / excursions as noted
Breakfast at hotel
Dedicated tour director/guide.
Exclusions
International Flights
Lunch/dinner
Insurance
Gratuities
Expenses of personal nature.
*Alternate dates and itineraries are available upon request!!! Extend this itinerary should you have a longer break.
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