| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7 days |
| From | €711 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Arrivals possible daily from April 1 to September 24, 2016
Skill Level
This is an easy self-guided tour on lovely flat terrain and cycle paths except in the undulating dune area.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bunnik
Day 2: Bunnik - Amsterdam, 39 miles (63 km)
Day 3: Amsterdam - Zandvoort, 25 miles (40 km)
Day 4: Zandvoort - Scheveningen, 27 miles (43 km)
Day 5: Scheveningen - Gouda, 39 miles (63 km)
Day 6: Gouda - Bunnik, 42 miles (67 km)
Day 7: Departure or extension of stay
Day 1: Arrival in Bunnik
Bunnik can be reached by train from Amsterdam Airport.
Day 2: Bunnik - Amsterdam, 39 miles (63 km)
The path today follows the banks of the lovely River Vecht with idyllic scenery as you backdrop.Characteristic for this area are the many stately homes and summerhouses built by rich Amsterdam merchants in the 17th and 18th Centuries. At the end of the day, Amsterdam awaits!
Day 3: Amsterdam - Zandvoort, 25 miles (40 km)
The today your bicycle tour in Holland includes Haarlem. Though often overshadowed by Amsterdam, 10 miles to the east. Haarlem boasts a magnificent old city center with plenty of historical buildings and was home to several first-class Dutch painters, including Frans Hals. Passing through Zuid-Kennemerland, a colorful area rich in natural beauty, the final destination is the well-known beach resort, Zandvoort, and your accommodations by the sea.
Day 4: Zandvoort - Scheveningen, 27 miles (43 km)
You will cycle through the Dune and Bulb Region today, surrounded by the windswept dunes that protect the hinterland from the sea, and also harbor many species of dune flora and fauna. April is the best time for visiting colorful bulb fields (daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips) just behind the dunes. Scheveningen, the most popular seaside resort in the Netherlands, has much to see and do. Possibility to upgrade to the grand Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel which dates back to 1884 and is situated directly on the seafront.
Day 5: Scheveningen - Gouda, 39 miles (63 km)
First on the agenda is The Hague, home to the government and the King. The city is brimming with things to do and see. You might like to take the opportunity to see Vermeer's famous painting, "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" in Mauritshuis Museum. Another favorite is Mesdags cylindrical Panorama of Scheveningen in 1881. The route then leads through the open grassland to the "cheese town" of Gouda, also known for its syrup, waffles, and candles. If possible, plan your tour to include the Thursday morning traditional cheese market.
Day 6: Gouda - Bunnik, 42 miles (67 km)
Woods, stately homes, parks, rivers, polders, lakes and marshy fens make today's scenery. Opt to stop off at a cheese farm or visit De Haar Castle. At the end of the day, there will be an opportunity to explore the heart of the lively university city of Utrecht. Discover the pretty Museum Quarter and admire the beautiful canal Oude Gracht. Its wharves are unique to Utrecht and make a pleasant setting for waterside cafes.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast in your hotel, you will return home
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Pricing Information
Price $ 1022 £ 597 $ 1,022 € 711 $ 1090 kr 5840 kr 5840 CHF 779 $ 818 Single supplement: $ 259 £ 151 $ 259 € 180 $ 276 kr 1479 kr 1479 CHF 197 $ 207
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6 Dinners included: $ 237 £ 139 $ 237 € 165 $ 253 kr 1355 kr 1355 CHF 181 $ 190 Extra night: $ 101 £ 59 $ 101 € 70 $ 107 kr 575 kr 575 CHF 77 $ 81 Single supplement: $ 43 £ 25 $ 43 € 30 $ 46 kr 246 kr 246 CHF 33 $ 35 E bike rental: $ 112 £ 65 $ 112 € 78 $ 120 kr 641 kr 641 CHF 85 $ 90 5 * Hotel Upgrade: $ 72 £ 42 $ 72 € 50 $ 77 kr 411 kr 411 CHF 55 $ 58
(Amrath Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen)
please note
Rates are based on double occupancy.
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
Local Travel
Train from airport to Bunnik
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Average high low temperatures for the region are: April 55°/40°, May 63°/47°, June 67°/52°, July 72°/56, August 72°/55°, and September 66°/52°.
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Dutch Bike Tours. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work from the commission the European tour operators offer us plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong working relationship we have with all our tour operators and the services we provide.
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