Project Description
Complete 8 days group tour in The Netherlands for single travellers
There is no place like The Netherlands, immerse yourself in the Dutch way of life… great fun for single & solo travellers!
Enjoy Dutch culture, art, architecture, food, water and flowers… Visit Amsterdam, De Keukenhof gardens, The Hague and other beautiful places such as lively Utrecht and Gorinchem. Vary your city- trips with day- cruises and outings to the Dutch coast, castles and the riverdelta.
Planned tour:
19 April – 26 April 2025 (Spring & Easter tour, max. 24 pax)
Price: from € 3.359 per person*
*price excluding flights.
Make this tour privately with your family, or group? Feel free to contact us!
Mondi Travel Partners
Join our group, you get:
• Great fun with like- minded travellers
• Unforgettable memories of the beauty and diversity of The Netherlands.
• Genuine impressions of our eventful cultural history, Dutch art, architecture, food, watermanagement and flowers…
Your host:
We -Mondi Reizen- are touroperators for more than 25 years. Our representatives are proud of all the beauty our country has to offer and we are committed to offer you the best memorable experiences.
Ease of Travel Guarantee:
Mondi Reizen is a member of the VvKR. Travel insured with the guarantees of the SGR, SGRZ and the national Calamity Fund.
Lively Amsterdam
The Anne Frank House
Anne Frank, born on June 12 1929, was a German- Jewish girl. She fled Nazi- Germany with her family and moved to Amsterdam. During WWII the family went into hiding in the secret annex for more than 2 years. After their arrest Anne died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany in February 1945. The circumstances surrounding the betrayal of the Frank family and the four other people hiding in the secret annex have never been fully clarified. Only Otto Frank , Anne’s father, survived the war. Helpers Miep Gies and Bep Voskuijl collected Anne’s writings after the arrest. Look around in the secret annex, the place where she wrote her diary. The collection includes also letters, photos and objects from the Frank family in hiding.
Amsterdam canal- tour
After our visit to The Anne Frank House our canal- boat awaits us right in front of The Anne Frank House. Embark and enjoy your cruise along the canal- district from where you get a fantastic impression of the architecture and dazzling views of Amsterdam, by far the best way to discover Amsterdam! After our tour we’ll head to the National Museum… but while you are sailing, first enjoy some Dutch treats!
Maritime Museum
De Keukenhof flower gardens
Enjoy a wonderful outing to the ‘Keukenhof’ flowergardens and the ‘Bulb Region’, the western area of The Netherlands close to the Dutch coast where flower bulb cultivation and in broad sense Dutch agricultural export originated. Delve into traditional music, old crafts, traditional costumes, cheese and a lot of flowers like tulips, hyacinths, freesia, chrysanthemums, roses…
Journey through Dutch art
Go further on your journey through Dutch art. Visit the National Museum in Amsterdam, the largest museum in the Netherlands. It houses an impressive collection of world- famous works by masters such as Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and Rembrandt van Rijn. Using both works of art and historical objects, the museum looks back on more than 800 years of Dutch history.
Masterpainter Rembrandt
More Dutch masterpieces
Visit the Mauritshuis, situated in the heart of The Hague. The house is originally designed in the 17th century by painter and architect Van Campen as a palace for Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen in the 17th century. At present day the museum hosts a magnificent collection, admire hundreds of paintings by Dutch masters from the Golden Age, including works of Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Beach & dunes trip
From Amsterdam we go to Haarlem by train, than head to the seaside by bike*. Enjoy the beautiful and unique dune- area and grandeur of Aerdenhout and Bloemendaal, known as the most prosperous area of the Netherlands. Relax at the beach and enjoy the -hopefully- sunny Spring weather…
*If you can’t use the bicycle, we arrange for other means of transportation
Unwind at the beachside
Bloemendaal and Zandvoort are wellknown seaside hotspots, enjoy lunch on a seaview terrace. In case of rain, we provide for umbrella’s!
The Hague
The Hague is our governmental city, with the Binnenhof as the main center. This centuries old complex -including the parliament and government buildings- originates from the hunting lodge of the Counts of Holland, built in the 13th century. Since then, up to the present day, the Binnenhof has been the residence of monarchs and governments. We start our tour at the Binnenhof and walk across the Voorhout and Hofvijver, stroll around the buzzling shopping streets and enjoy delicious Lebanese lunch at Shakshuka’s.
Fortified town of Gorinchem
We overnight in Gorinchem, the largest authentic fortified town in The Netherlands beautifully situated at the crosspoint of our main rivers. Around 1600 the medieval fortress became a ‘modern’ fortified town. The Eighty Years’ war was in full swing and the fortress kept the Spanish at bay. Gorinchem later became an important stronghold in the Old Dutch Waterline and remained strategic relevance in the New Dutch Waterline. The original ramparts with bastions are still intact, the walking path over the ramparts runs all the way around and provides beautiful views over the rivers. From Gorinchem we cross river De Waal and visit the small pittoresque town of Woudrichem and the famous Loevestein Castle; unique in the Netherlands!
Fortress Woudrichem
Staying in the middle of the Dutch riverdelta, we cross river De Waal from Gorinchem to Woudrichem by ferry. Woudrichem, strategically located at the confluence of rivers the Maas and Waal, finds its first origins in the 9th century. The many sieges have left their mark on the town. In 1814, Woudrichem became part of the New Dutch Waterline, waterdefense works designed to inundate pieces of land and stop the enemy in this manner. From that time on, construction was no longer allowed in the surrounding land, therefore preserving the town and its authentic character.
Loevestein Castle
Seek adventure at Loevestein! Built in 1361 the castle is one of the most famous in the Netherlands, wellknown is the story of Hugo Grotius who spectacularly escaped from the castle in a book chest. Grotius is seen as the founder of maritime and international law. His ‘humanistic’ ideas also form the basis for modern human rights. In the museum you learn about Hugo Grotius, the Middle Ages and the Dutch Waterline. Feel the experience of the power of water, in the midst of the famous Dutch riverdelta.
Buzzling Utrecht
Leaving Gorinchem we head to Utrecht, one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands. Characteristic of the Province of Utrecht is the natural beauty that invites you to stroll around… stately country houses, authentic farms and numerous defenses recall a turbulent past. At arrival we first visit the Unesco heritage waterdefense works by bike and on foot. Back in the centre of Utrecht, explore the Dom cathedral, the canal area and cosy Oudegracht on foot. The canal area was and is a vital artery for the economy of Utrecht, the cellars used to serve as storage and workshops now are cosy restaurants and terraces.
Waterlines Unesco Heritage
Away from the crowds we visit the Dutch waterline. Deeply hidden in nature, they suddenly appear in front of you: the forts of The Dutch Waterline. Robust locations in a ribbon around Holland. The new Dutch Waterline is the largest national monument in The Netherlands and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Together with the Old Dutch Waterline and the Grebbe Line, the New Dutch Water Line tells a traditional Dutch story of the Dutch being masters of the water.
Beauty along river the ‘Vecht’
Sail through the beautiful area of the Vecht river known as the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht, a journey through time! Once navigated by barges between Utrecht, Amsterdam and the east, today crossed by comfortable sloops and tour boats. Enjoy picturesque landscapes, tea domes to historic country houses and lush flora and fauna along the banks of the Vecht. The swaying of the boat on the waves has an enchanting effect, a glass of wine will add to the experience. You will be amazed!
Cheese tasting…
The Netherlands is associated with tulips, clogs and ofcourse cheese. The most eaten cheeses in the Netherlands are Gouda cheese and Edam cheese. Other types, such as Kernhemmer, Frisian cheese, Limburg cheese, Maasdammer, Bluefort, Old Amsterdam, Maaslander, Beemster cheese, Leerdammer and Subenhara herb cheese, are also popular. We, the Dutch ‘Cheese heads’, enjoy our cheese on bread or a cheese platter, while having a good glass of wine. Join your cheese tasting!
Oysters & mussels
Except for your journey through art, culture and water management, we also take you on a culinary trip. The Netherlands has a rich fish food culture, both in terms of cultivation of seafood and excellent quality restaurants. Let the delicious oysters & mussels find their way to your plate!
Full tables of mezze
During our trip we explore various cuisines, among others the Lebanese in The Hague at Shakshuka’s. A full table of mezze represents generosity and hospitality, sharing small portions together and enjoying the smells, colors and flavor explosions. There is plenty of choice for vegetarian and vegan eaters, meat lovers are also well catered for. Feel free to eat by hand, enjoying mezze is practical.
Taste of Italy
On our culinary journey we’ll be welcomed at Casa di David, an iconic and romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Amsterdam. This charming restaurant brings you the true taste of Italy… ‘La Cucina Italiana Originale’. With 50 years of Italian hospitality, the restaurant has become a symbol of Italian culture in Amsterdam. Enjoy daily fresh seasonal ingredients, handmade bread and delicious pizzas cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Travel West, South- West and to the central area of the Netherlands… from Amsterdam to The Hague, the Dutch riverdelta and Utrecht. Great tour through the part of the Netherlands known as ‘Holland’.
Do you want to discover the East, the North and the Islands of The Netherlands? Add our 4- days tour to your 8- days roundtrip.
Included in the arrangement are:
- Personal meet & assist at the airport (or any other hub or stop-over place in The Netherlands).
- Private airport- transfers by car and daily group transport by train, tram and buses.
- English speaking tourleader and local guides.
- 07 Nights in cosy hotels and B&B’s on a bed and breakfast basis with shared TWIN rooms*, tourist and city- taxes included.
- Welcoming dinner on day 1, farewell dinner on day 7. Daily lunch with water included in various local restaurants enroute.
- Cruises, excursions and all outings mentioned in the program. Private canal- cruise in Amsterdam from 08 pax.
- Entree fees as per itinerary.
*single rooms at request available
Excluded:
- International flights and airport taxes*
- Optional excursions, outings and entrance fees not mentioned in the program.
- Dinner and other meals not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks like soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, except for water during lunch.
- Porter services, personal expenses and tips.
- Travel and medical insurance.
*Price includes the full land package excluding flights. We can book the flights and airline of your preference for you to/ from Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf or eslewhere. If we book the flights for you, the package tour consists of both the land arrangements and the flights. If you take out cancellation insurance, it will cover 100% of the costs of the package trip in the event of cancellation for a valid reason. If desired, we can provide further advice and refer you to an insurer.
Price 8-days group tour for single & solo travellers: from € 3.359 per person (based on shared TWIN rooms). Single supplement EUR 975,– (single room).
Land arrangement and flights
The price for the 8-days group tour concerns the complete land package according to the program with all mentioned excursions. The land package does not include flights.
We can book the flights and airline of your preference. We have structured the group trip in a modular way in order to respond to personal wishes. If we book the flights for you, the package tour consists of both the land arrangements and the flights.
You want to book?
Would you like to join the group tour? Let us know your interest via email info@mondireizen.nl.
Feel free to contact us if you like te receive a flight schedule that suits your personal wishes. After request, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote with a proposal that is tailored to your situation. Booking will not take place without explicit approval of the quotation.
VvKR travel conditions apply to all package holidays offered. When booking this trip, the following payment conditions apply:
15% of the travel sum upon booking 55% of the travel price between 91 days and 61 days before the departure date 100% of the travel price between 60 days and 31 days before the departure date Payments in accordance with the stated terms and based on prior invoicing. After booking this trip, the following cancellation conditions apply: if canceled up to 91 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 15% of the travel sum; if canceled from 90 days to 61 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 30% of the travel sum; if canceled from 60 days to 31 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 70% of the travel sum. If you cancel within 30 days up to and including the departure date, the cancellation costs amount to 100% of the travel sum.
If you take out cancellation insurance, it will cover 100% of the costs of the package trip in the event of cancellation for a valid reason. If desired, we can provide further advice and refer you to an insurer.
In practice, we do our utmost to deviate from the conditions in favor of the travellers.
Group size & composition
We aim for a group size of 16 to a maximum of 24 persons (excluding tour leader, guides etc). From a minimum of 8 persons, there is a departure guarantee.
The group tour is intended to provide a comfortable and varied experience of the Netherlands as a group. If there are fewer than 8 people, the group would be too small and therefore the tour may be cancelled with 100% refund. However, we will offer adjustments to the tour and strive to continue as a private roundtrip with private minibus & driver.
This group tour is intended for adult solo and single travellers and friends that travel together. For families and couples we have developed a separate trip, feel free to ask for the possibilities.
Accommodation
We made our choice for the hotels on the basis of location, comfort, ambiance and quality of the kitchen. Standard 20-25m2 TWIN rooms with separate beds are used as standard, SINGLE rooms available at request with supplement. Are you traveling alone and you would like a single room, or you rather share a room with someone else? Let us know your preferences.
In Amsterdam we stay at the 4* NH Hotel City Center. The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam on the Spui Square and in the middle of the canal district, a 5- minutes walk from the Dam Square and the Nine Streets with wonderful restaurants and shops.
We book a small boutique hotel in Gorinchem like Karel de Stoute, or other boutique hotel available. The hotel offers a fantastic location in the centre of the fortress town and next to the river De Waal.
In Utrecht we also stay at the 3* the NH Center Utrecht, it offers stylish accommodation in a unique 19th century building. Many of the rooms still have original stained glass windows. All fully equipped, spacious rooms have stunning views. The famous Utrecht Cathedral is a 5-minute walk from the NH Utrecht Center. The hotel has no restaurant, for breakfast we arrange for local restaurants.
Hotels and rooms are subject to availability. In case an accommodation is not available at the moment of booking, an alternative will be provided in an equivalent category.
Transport
Transfers from and to the airport by private car and driver. On our itinerary we travel together by train, trams, buses and bikes. If you can’t use the bicycle, we arrange for other means of transportation. Luggage will be transported by separate van as per itinerary.
Excursions & extensions
The group tour is intended to provide a comfortable and varied experience of the Netherlands as a group. Activities and outings mentioned in the program are therefore included. There is of course no mandatory participation. If you want to relax for a bit, there is plenty of room for that. If desired, we can organize private excursions within the program. Let us know your preferences!
Tips to complete or extend your journey before or after your journey: see our 4- days trips in the Netherlands, feel free to ask for further information.
Climate and weather
The Netherlands has a mild sea- climate, the weather is mostly dry in Spring with temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. Perfect conditions for the flowers to grow and nature to turn green. In case of rain, we provide for umbrella’s.
Travel documents and formalities
No visum required for American, Australian, Canadian and English travellers with a valid passport. Follow the travel advice of your government, we will also update you prior to the trip.
If we book the flights for you, the tickets will be sent to you immediately after booking and issuing. You receive the boarding passes after online check-in. We assist in issuing boarding passes before departure and during the trip.
Additional:
- Tap water is potable in the Netherlands. You can also get bottles of mineral water everywhere.
- Payment in Euro currency, debet and credit cards accepted in most of the places we visit (AMEX, Visa and Mastercard). ATM withdrawal available.
- Wifi and internet. Wifi available in the hotels, it is also possible to purchase a SIM card (your phone must be suitable for this).
- Time difference in the Netherlands is 6hrs earlier than New York.
8- days group tour in the Netherlands
From day-to-day:
Day 1 Arrival Amsterdam
Welcome, Amsterdam awaits you! First stop will be Schiphol Amsterdam airport, or other vibrant hub for you to experience. Upon arrival our representative welcomes you and accompanies to the hotel by private transfer. In the hotel, first settle comfortably in your room.
We hand you a guide of The Netherlands and a map of Amsterdam. Depending on your flight schedule, have a walk around the Unesco heritage canal- district, visit shopping center “De Bijenkorf”, the Royal Palace, Madame Tussaud, or other interesting places.
Early in the evening enjoy your welcoming dinner at around 7PM at Casa di David, Italian restaurant next to the hotel. Enjoy a good night’s rest!
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: welcoming dinner with water included
Day 2 Amsterdam city- tour
After breakfast get ready to discover Amsterdam! Your guide awaits you in the hotel lobby, at around 09 AM head towards the Anne Frank House. Enroute you pass ‘The Nine Streets’, Amsterdam’s most pittoresque streets that connect the Prinsen-, Keizers-, Heren- and Singel- canals.
First visit the Anne Frank House. During the Second World war, Anne Frank went into hiding in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Your visit to the place, where she wrote her diary, leaves you sensitive memories. Our saloonboat awaits you in front of the Anne Frank house. Enjoy your private canal cruise from where you get a fantastic impression of the canals and architecture of Amsterdam, still the best way to discover Amsterdam!
Enjoy sushi lunch, afterwards we’ll visit our famous National Museum. The museum’s collection offers an impressive overview of Dutch art and history, including works by 17th- century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.
In the afternoon, we take the tram back to the hotel. Have a nice dinner, your guide escorts you to the restaurant and turns home to take daily mandatory rest.
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 3 National Maritime Museum and bike- trip to Haarlem and the beach
Today explore the Dutch Golden 17th Century, discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history! The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world’s largest and most notable maritime collections. Embark on the Amsterdam, replica of the famous East India Company ship that got lost on its first voyage in 1749.
We head to the train station and leave for Haarlem by train. From Haarlem we take our bikes and head to the seaside*. Lunch enroute, enjoy the beautiful and unique dune area of Aerdenhout and Bloemendaal known as the richest area of the Netherlands. Relax at the beach, terraces, restaurants and -hopefully sunny- Spring weather. Late in the afternoon turn back to Amsterdam.
*If you can’t use the bicycle, we arrange for other means of transportation
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 4 Visit De Keukenhof, The Hague and transfer to Gorinchem
After breakfast, we depart Amsterdam early by train. First we visit The Keukenhof flower gardens. Tulips, hyacinths, freesia, chrysanthemums, roses… the ‘Keukenhof’ shows amazing flowergardens, outside and inside. Enjoy a wonderful outing full of traditional music, old crafts, traditional costumes, cheese and flowers…
We head for The Hague, our governmental city. First have lunch at Lebanese restaurant ‘Shakshuka’, than visit the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis. The Hague originated around the ‘Binnenhof’. Princes of Orange and the diplomatic corps had palaces and patrician houses built there. Since then, the Binnenhof has been the residence of monarchs and governments up to the present day. The Maurithuis offers a unique and one of the most beautiful museums in the Netherlands which hosts a magnificent collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings including works by Vermeer.
In the late afternoon we head to Gorinchem in the riverdelta by train and check- in at our boutique hotel. Enjoy dinner and your evening walk at the riverside!
Overnight: Boutique Hotel Gorinchem Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 5 Visit fortress towns and Loevestein Castle
Today, discover two of the best kept Dutch fortified cities, Woudrichem and Gorinchem. We cross river De Waal by ferry from Gorinchem to Woudrichem. The town, with its first origins in the 9th century, is strategically located at the confluence of the Maas and Waal and therefore became part of the famous Dutch Waterdefenses. Many sieges have left their mark. Feel the power of the water, in the midst of the Dutch riverdelta.
After lunch, seek adventure at Loevestein Castle. In the typical Dutch river landscape knight Dirc Loef van Horne had his castle built in 1361. Well-known is the story of Hugo Grotius, founder of maritime, international and human right’s law and who spectacularly escaped from the castle in a book chest.
Late in the afternoon return to Gorinchem by ferry and have a walk on the walking paths and old ramparts along the bastions. Enjoy dinner at about 7PM in the city centre of Gorinchem.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel Gorinchem Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 6 Utrecht & visit The Dutch Waterlines
Today head for Utrecht by train. After arrival we fetch our bikes*, than away from the crowds visit the largest national monument in The Netherlands and Unesco World Heritage Site. Deeply hidden in nature, they suddenly appear in front of you: the forts of The Dutch Waterline, in fact a ribbon around Holland,that tells a turbulent past.
*If you can’t use the bicycle, we arrange for other means of transportation
Back in the city, enjoy lunch and a free afternoon. Utrecht has a rich history that has been well preserved. Explore the old canal houses and wharf cellars at De Oudegracht, bridges and ofcourse the Dom Tower. Have a good night’s rest.
Overnight: NH Centre Utrecht Hotel Meals: breakfast (at local restaurant in the city) and lunch with water included
Day 7 Day- cruise in the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht
After breakfast, enjoy shopping and lunch at around noon. Than we’ll embark our sloop and sail river the Vecht.
In the past, barges and inland vessels sailed river The Vecht between Utrecht and Amsterdam. Nowadays tourboats and sloops navigate the historic main waterway. Wonder at the characteristic buildings, tea domes and the flora and fauna along the banks of the small meandering river. The captain is happy to tell you about the history of this beautiful region. It is living the good life in the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht!
In the afternoon, return to Utrecht. Together we’ll enjoy a nice dinner!
Overnight: NH Centre Utrecht Hotel Meals: breakfast (at local restaurant in the city), lunch and dinner with water included
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast (breakfast to go from the hotel), check- out your hotel. Depending on flightschedule transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Do you need domestic and/ or international transfers to other airports, hubs, or stopovers? Feel free to contact us.
*****The journey ends, but memories remain*****
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