Project Description
Wonders of The Netherlands in Spring | 8 days tour
Immerse yourself in the Dutch way of life, great fun for single & solo travellers!
There is no place like The Netherlands… Enjoy Dutch culture, art, architecture and food. Visit Amsterdam, The Hague, lively Utrecht and other beautiful towns such as Gorinchem. Vary your city- trips with daycruises and outings to the Dutch coast and riverdelta.
Planned tour with departure guarantee:
19 April – 26 April 2025 (max. 24 pax)
Price: from € 2.779 per person*
*price excluding flights.
Make this tour with your family, or private 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 and watermanagement.
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
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.
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…
Unwind at the beachside
Bloemendaal and Zandvoort are wellknown seaside hotspots, enjoy lunch on a seaview terrace.
The Hague
The Hague is our governmental city, it originated around the Binnenhof. This centuries old complex -including the parliament and government buildings- originated 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, experience the former aristocratic atmosphere. Enjoy the buzzling shopping streets and delicious Lebanese lunch at Shakshuka’s.
Fortified town of Gorinchem
We overnight in Gorinchem, the largest authentic fortress of The Netherlands beautifully situated at the crosspoint of our main rivers. Around 1600 the medieval city became a ‘modern’ fortified city. The Eighty Years’ War was in full swing and the fortress kept the Spanish at bay. Gorinchem later became an important fortress in the Old Dutch Waterline and remained a strategic stronghold 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
Being 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 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!
Oysters & mussels
Except for your journey through art and culture, 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. 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.
We 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 western region of the Netherlands known as ‘Holland’.
You want to discover the East, the North and the Islands? 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 places).
- Private airport- transfers and daily transport by train, tram and buses.
- English speaking tourleader and 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, dinner on day 7. Daily lunch with water included in various local restaurants enroute.
- Cruises, excursions and all outings mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees as per itinerary.
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 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 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 8-days group tour for single & solo travellers: from € 2,779 per person (based on shared TWIN rooms).
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.
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 16-24
We aim for a group size of 16 to a maximum of 24 persons (excluding tour leader, guides, driver etc). From a minimum of 8 persons, there is a departure guarantee. If there are fewer than 8 people, we will do our best to continue the group trip. If this is not possible, the trip can continue as a private tour.
Group composition
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, ask for the possibilities.
Accommodations & rooms
We made our choice for the hotels on the basis of comfort, a pleasant ambiance, friendly treatment by staff, quality of the kitchen, facilities, location, privacy and tranquility. Double and single rooms are used as standard. Sharing a room (TWIN room with separate beds) is cheaper. 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.
In Amsterdam we stay in the 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-minute walk from the Dam Square and the Nine Streets with wonderful restaurants and shops. The kitchen is very good, extensive and healthy breakfast buffet, hospitable staff.
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 in 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 Utrecht flower market takes place right opposite the hotel on Saturdays.
Transport
In the Netherlands we use trains, trams, buses and airconditoned cars and mini- buses for airport- transfers and transportation.
Excursions
The group tour is intended to provide a comfortable and varied experience of the Netherlands. 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 and feel free to ask us 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.
Travel documents and formalities
No visum required for American, Australian, Canadian and English travellers with a valid American 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).
8- days 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 escorts 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 sites. Early in the evening enjoy a welcoming dinner nearby your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: welcoming dinner with water included
Day 2 Amsterdam city- tour
After breakfast get ready for an active day! Your guide awaits you in the hotel lobby, at around 09 AM head towards the Anne Frank Huis. 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 Huis. 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.
After your visit your saloonboat awaits you. 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 in a local Dutch Restaurant at around 7PM. Your guide escorts you to the restaurant , than goes home and takes mandatory rest. Enjoy a good night’s rest!
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 3 National Maritime Museum and bike- trip to the beach
Your guide awaits you in the hotel lobby, 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 most prosperous and even richest area of the Netherlands. Relax at the beach, terraces, restaurants and -hopefully sunny- Spring weather. Late in the afternoon turn back to Amsterdam by bike and train.
Overnight: Hotel NH City Centre Amsterdam Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 4 City- tour of The Hague, our governmental city
After breakfast, we depart for The Hague by train.
The Hague originated around the ‘Binnenhof’. Princes of Orange, higher estates 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. After the Binnenhof we visit the Mauritshuis, 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.
Enjoy lunch at Lebanese restuarant ‘Skashuka’, afterwards shopping in the buzzling Noordeinde area. In the late afternoon we head to Gorinchem in the riverdelta and check- in at our boutique hotel. Enjoy 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 some of Dutch most kept fortified cities, Woudrichem and Gorinchem. We cross river De Waal by ferry from Gorinchem. Woudrichem, first origins in the 9th century is strategically located at the confluence of the Maas and Waal. The many sieges have left their mark, Woudrichem became part of the famous Dutch Waterdefenses. Feel the power of water, in the midst of the Dutch riverdelta.
After lunch, we seek adventure at Castle Loevestein. 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 and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel Gorinchem Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 6 Utrecht & Unesco heritage waterlines
Today we head for Utrecht by train. After arrival we fetch our bikes, than away from the crowds we visit the Dutch waterdefense works, the largest national monument in The Netherlands and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Deeply hidden in nature, they suddenly appear in front of you: the forts of The Dutch Waterline. The waterlines, in fact a ribbon around Holland, tell a turbulent past.
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 and lunch with water included
Day 7 Canaltour in the backyard of Amsterdam and Utrecht
After breakfast, enjoy shopping. Lunch at around noon, than we’ll embark our sloop and sail river the Vecht.
In the past, barges and inland vessels sailed the Vecht river, nowadays tourboats and sloops navigate the historic main waterway between Utrecht and Amsterdam. Wonder at the characteristic buildings, tea domes and the flora and fauna along the banks of the Vecht 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, lunch and dinner with water included
Day 8 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*****
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