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Discover the rich heritage of North Holland on this fascinating 3-day group tour. Your guests will stay in a comfortable hotel and enjoy a carefully curated programme featuring a cruise on the historic MS Friesland, a visit to the renowned Zuiderzee Museum, and guided walking tours through the historic towns of Hoorn and Alkmaar. Explore Dutch traditions at Museum BroekerVeiling, experience military history at the Dutch War Museum in Medemblik, and travel back in time aboard the famous Museum Steam Tram. The journey is completed with a unique tulip excursion, offering an authentic taste of Holland’s culture, history, and countryside. Perfect for groups seeking a memorable blend of heritage, local traditions, and exclusive experiences.
Price includes
2 nights with breakfast in a 3/4* hotel in North Holland
2 x dinner
3 x lunch
Short cruise on the IJsselmeer aboard the MS Friesland
Visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
Guided walking tour of Hoorn
Admission to the Westfries Museum
Guided walking tour of Alkmaar
Visit to the Museum BroekerVeiling
Transfer by historic military truck to the Dutch War Museum Medemblik
Admission to the Dutch War Museum Medemblik
Welcome aboard the Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik and steam tram ride to Wognum
Tulip excursion
Price
On request and subject to availability.
Also bookable as a 2, 4, 5 day tour with various extra suggestions!
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Itinerary
Day 1Maritime Heritage & Historic Hoorn
Morning: Arrival in Enkhuizen and welcome aboard the MS Friesland. Enjoy a relaxing cruise across the historic waters of the former Zuiderzee while taking in the unique maritime scenery of North Holland.
Afternoon: Visit the renowned Zuiderzee Museum, where traditional Dutch villages, crafts and maritime history come to life. Lunch is included during the visit. Continue to the historic VOC town of Hoorn for a guided walking tour through its charming streets and canals, including admission to the Westfries Museum, showcasing the region’s rich Golden Age heritage.
Day 2Dutch Traditions & Military History
Morning: Discover the picturesque city of Alkmaar during a guided walking tour, exploring its historic centre, canals and centuries-old architecture. Continue to the fascinating Museum BroekerVeiling, the world’s oldest sail-through vegetable auction.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at the museum and learn about traditional Dutch horticulture and auction culture. Travel to Medemblik, where a historic military truck transfer takes you to the Dutch War Museum. Explore an impressive collection of military vehicles, aircraft and wartime memorabilia.
Day 3Steam, Tulips & Dutch Countryside
Morning: Transfer to Hoorn and receive a warm welcome aboard the famous Museum Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik. Travel through the scenic West Frisian countryside by historic steam train to Wognum, experiencing a unique journey back in time.
Afternoon: Continue to a colourful tulip excursion, where guests can admire the beauty of Dutch flower cultivation and enjoy lunch amidst the iconic bulb-growing region. Afterwards, coach transfer to Enkhuizen for departure or onward journey.