Villages and Beaches of Holland

Day 1: Arrival in Utrecht
Day 2: Utrecht - 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 - Ultrecht, 43 miles (69 km)  
Day 7: Departure or extension of stay

All distances are approximate.

Day 1: Arrival in Utrecht
Arrival to Utrecht.

Day 2: Utrecht - 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 - Utrecht, 43 miles (69 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.

Please note that it's also possible to start and end the tour in Amsterdam.

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