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The Netherlands, a wonderland, delights with its UNESCO World Heritage sites. Schokland, a former island, tells the story of the fight against water. The Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam is a masterpiece of modern industrial architecture. The Limes, former border of the Roman Empire, offers insights into Roman history. The colonies are a reminder of the Dutch colonial heritage and its traces around the world. The Rietveld Schröder House is a milestone of the De Stijl movement and innovative living. The Woudagemaal, a steam pumping station, symbolizes the Netherlands’ fight against flooding. These UNESCO sites represent the country’s rich culture, eventful history and innovative engineering, which amaze visitors from all over the world and make the Netherlands a true wonderland.

Price includes

  • 7 x overnight stays in a middle-class hotel in the area of Utrecht
  • Visit Eise Eisinga Planetarium Franeker
  • Visit Woudagemaal Lemmer
  • Visit Schokland
  • Visit Giethoorn with a tour
  • Visit Waterlinie Museum Bunnik
  • Visit Rietveld Schröder House Utrecht
  • Visit Museum De Proefkolonie Frederiksoord
  • Visit Batavia outlet Lelystad
  • Grand tour Holland including De Beemster
  • City tour Rotterdam including Van Nelle Fabriek
  • Visit Kinderdijk

Price

From € 599,00 per person
Single supplement from € 50,00 per person
Extra night from € 65,00 per person
Half board from € 32,50 per person

Optional

  • Canal cruise Utrecht
  • Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
  • Canal cruise Amsterdam
  • Bustransfers

Also with bustransfers and bookable as a 2, 4, 5 day tour with various extra suggestions!

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival and Utrecht Exploration

  • Morning: Arrive in the area of Utrecht and check in at your hotel.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique modernist architecture.

Day 2Friesland and Lemmer

  • Morning: Travel to Franeker to visit the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, the world’s oldest functioning planetarium, built in the 18th century.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Woudagemaal in Lemmer, the world’s largest steam pumping station still in operation and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 3Schokland and Giethoorn

  • Morning: Visit Schokland, a former island that tells the story of the Netherlands’ battle with rising waters and land reclamation. Explore the museum and its archaeological sites.
  • Afternoon: Continue to Giethoorn, the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a scenic boat tour through the village’s picturesque canals.

Day 4Waterlinie and Colonial History

  • Morning: Visit the Waterlinie Museum in Bunnik. Discover the fascinating history of the Dutch Waterline, an innovative defense system using controlled flooding.
  • Afternoon: Travel to Frederiksoord and visit Museum De Proefkolonie. Learn about the 19th-century colonies created to reduce poverty by giving poor families land to farm.

Day 5Rotterdam and Van Nelle Fabriek

  • Morning: Take a guided city tour of Rotterdam, including modern architectural highlights such as the Cube Houses and the Markthal.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Van Nelle Fabriek, a UNESCO-listed industrial building, known for its revolutionary modernist design.

Day 6Beemster Polder and Kinderdijk

  • Morning: Embark on the Grand Tour Holland, starting with a visit to De Beemster, a UNESCO-listed polder, showcasing Dutch ingenuity in land reclamation.
  • Afternoon: Continue to Kinderdijk, where you’ll explore the famous windmills that have helped control the water for centuries.

Day 7Batavia and Free Time

  • Morning: Travel to Lelystad and visit the Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. Spend time shopping and enjoying the variety of stores and dining options.
  • Afternoon: Free time to relax or explore additional sights in the Utrecht area, such as its museums or botanical gardens.

Day 8Departure

  • Morning: Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel, then check out and prepare for your departure.
  • Afternoon: Departure.
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