Project Description
4 Days private river cruise in the Netherlands from Utrecht to Amsterdam
Enjoy our country’s most iconic waterways. The sound of the water, wind… time to chill!
Visit Utrecht and Amsterdam and sail river De Vecht along the backyard of two of our most captivating cities. Dock at pittoresque ports, enjoy Dutch culture, architecture and food.
Every morning comes with new adventure… Great fun for active couples, small families and groups!
Complete package tour: from € 1.879 per person*
*Price excluding flights.
Request a quote, or alter your itinerary? Contact us via e-mail: info@mondireizen.nl
Mondi Travel Partners
Join our groups of like-minded travellers. You get:
• Fun and unforgettable memories of the beauty and diversity of The Netherlands.
• Genuine impressions of our eventful cultural history, Dutch art, architecture and water(management).
• English speaking driver/ tour- guide and English speaking local guides.
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.
Buzzling Utrecht
Discover Utrecht, one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands. Characteristic of Utrecht is the natural beauty that invites you to stroll around and experience from the water… stately country houses, authentic farms, numerous cosy restaurants. At arrival, first visit the Dom cathedral and the canal area and ‘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.
Get ready to board your ship and explore the beautiful Vecht river, known as the backyard of Utrecht and Amsterdam.
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 private 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!
Lively Amsterdam
Amsterdam canal- tour
Depending on the size of your group, join a public canalcruise, or embark on your private canal- saloonboat. In both ways your cruise along the canal- district gives you a fantastic impression of the architecture and dazzling views of Amsterdam, by far the best way to discover inner- Amsterdam! After our tour head to the National Museum… but while you are sailing, first enjoy some Dutch treats!
Journey through Dutch art
We take you on a 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.
Smells, colors and flavor…
On our trip through art, culture and lot’s of water we also take you on a culinary trip. Explore various cuisines for lunch, like Italian specialities at Casa di David, an iconic and romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Amsterdam. Enjoy a full table of Lebanese mezze representing generosity and hospitality, be amazed by the the smells, colors and flavor explosions. There is plenty of choice for vegetarian and vegan eaters, but meat lovers are also well catered for.
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!
Cruise in comfort
Best quality time is time spent together. Explore our iconic waterways and make the most of your experience together. Depending on group size and requirements we use comfortable open saloonboats and sturdy 30ft and 35 ft sedan yachts with an open aft deck, front cabin with toilet room and separate shower room. In this way we can meet everyone’s wants and safety- needs on the water. Would you like to sleep on board instead of overnight in hotels enroute? Contact us for more information.
With beauty to offer in all seasons, there is no place like the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, every morning comes with adventure!
Sail river De Vecht, the backyard of Utrecht and Amsterdam. Combine this trip with another 04- days tour, or add to your 8- days tour!
Included in the arrangement are:
- Personal meet & assist at the airport (or any other hub or stop-over places).
- Private transfers and daily transport by private car/ mini-bus with English speaking driver.
- River cruise over De Vecht from Utrecht to Amsterdam by open saloonboat or sedan yacht depending on groupsize, weather circumstances etc
- Private or public canal- cruise in Amsterdam depending on group size.
- 03 Nights in cosy well- situated hotels on a bed and breakfast basis, NH Hotels in Utrecht and Amsterdam or similar.
- Daily lunch on day 1, 2 and 3 included in various local restaurants enroute. Two water bottles daily during visits.
- Excursions, entrance fees and local guides as per itinerary in Utrecht and Amsterdam.
- Tourist and city- taxes.
Excluded:
- International and domestic flights and airport taxes*
- Excursions, optional 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.
- 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 or Düsseldorf. 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 04-days private river cruise Utrecht & Amsterdam: € 1,879 per person (based on a minimum of 2 persons, single supplement excluded).
Land arrangement and flights
The price of € 1,879 concerns the land package according to the program with all mentioned excursions. This does not include flights.
We can book the flights and airline of your preference. We have structured the 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 private trip? Let us know your interest via email info@mondireizen.nl, or call us on +31 418 64 80 43.
You can purchase the flights yourself. If we book the flights for you, the package includes the land package and additional flights.
Would you like te receive a flight schedule that suits your personal wishes? Please feel free to contact us. After request, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote with a proposal that is tailored to your wishes and 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. Cancel 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 travelers.
Group size and composition
The 04- days river cruise Utrecht & Amsterdam is a private tour. Travel and sail with your own group with a private car and driver, boat and guide.
Accommodations & rooms
We based our choice for the accommodations on location, comfort, ambiance, friendly treatment by staff and quality of the kitchen. Both in Utrecht and Amsterdam we stay in hotels of the NH Hotel Group. Booking on the basis of availability. If not available at the moment of booking, we use -after prior consultation- other similar cosy hotels and B&B’s.
Double, twin and single rooms are used as standard. Are you traveling alone and would you like a single room, or would you rather share your room with someone else? Let us know your preferences and we will inform you further about the options.
Transport
In the Netherlands we dispose of airconditoned car/ mini- buses for transfers and transportation of a maximum of 8 passengers (driver excluded).
Excursions
This 04 – days trip is intended to provide a comfortable and varied experience of some of Utrecht and Amsterdam and the river in between. Activities and outings mentioned in the program are therefore included. There is of course no mandatory participation. If you want to relax for an evening, there is plenty of room for that. If desired, we can organize private excursions within the program, or alter the program according to your wishes. Let us know your preferences!
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. In Summer the climate is more humid, temperature varies from 20 to 28 degrees. Zeeland and the Wadden Islands have the most hours of sun on an average yearly basis. Perfect conditions for the flowers to grow, nature to turn green and to enjoy the tranquillity the East of our country has to offer you.
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 about this 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. Roaming is very expensive. After arrival we use a dongle, you can also purchase a SIM card (your phone must be suitable for this).
- Time difference in the Netherlands is 6hrs (earlier than New York).
4- Days river cruise Utrecht & Amsterdam
From day-to-day:
Day 1 Arrival Utrecht
Welcome, Utrecht awaits you! First check- in and settle comfortably in your hotel. Explore the historic city center on foot with its many restaurants, shops and historic sites like the Dom Cathedral and the canal- district. Enjoy lunch and dinner in one of the many cosy restaurants in the canal district.
Optionally: depending on your schedule, visit the New Dutch Waterlines, or De Haar Castle by bike, or join a canal- cruise through downtown Utrecht.
Overnight: NH Centre Utrecht Hotel Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 2 Day- cruise river De Vecht
Today, check- out* and prepare for your cruise through the beautiful area of the Vecht known as the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht. A journey through time! Wonder at 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.
We’ll have lunch enroute at riverside. At arrival in Amsterdam, first check- in to your hotel and settle. In the evening enjoy your dinner at Casa di David Italian Restaurant next to the hotel.
Day 3 Amsterdam city- tour & cruise
After breakfast get ready for a full day of Amsterdam! Your guide awaits you in the hotel lobby, together pass De Negen Straatjes, Amsterdam’s most pittoresque streets that connect De Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel. At about 11:00h your canalboat awaits you. Enjoy your canal cruise from where you get a fantastic impression of the canals and architecture of Amsterdam. Still the best way to discover Amsterdam.
Enjoy a delicious Lebanese lunch. After lunch, visit the 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, take the tram back to the hotel. In the evening have your dinner in the canal district area of Amsterdam.
Overnight: Amsterdam NH City Centre Hotel Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, 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*****
Make this journey privately with your own group? Feel free to contact us by e-mail: info@mondireizen.nl
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