Your holiday summary
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Tours Art & archaeology Rail holidays |
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| Country |
Netherlands |
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Train |
| Price range | From £589 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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Art & History of the Netherlands by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like: Provincial Dutch architectural gems Van Gogh - the Kroller Muller collection is astounding, Historic royal palaces, Open air musuems - the Arnhem museum is a delight, Canalside restaurants - Utrecht has a wealth to choose from
This delightful tour is based in the gorgeous Dutch city of Utrecht and offers a wonderful variety of the art and history of the Netherlands. From an artistic point of view you will visit fantastic galleries and museums housing some fine collections of art, including the amazing Kroller Muller Museum, beautifully set in a national park, that houses one of the most important collection of Van Goghs in the world. The tour also takes in Arnhem and the fascinating Open Air Museum, the royal palace at Het Loo and our base, the beautiful and historic city of Utrecht.
This delightful tour is based in the gorgeous Dutch city of Utrecht and offers a wonderful variety of the art and history of the Netherlands. From an artistic point of view you will visit fantastic galleries and museums housing some fine collections of art, including the amazing Kroller Muller Museum, beautifully set in a national park, that houses one of the most important collection of Van Goghs in the world. The tour also takes in Arnhem and the fascinating Open Air Museum, the royal palace at Het Loo and our base, the beautiful and historic city of Utrecht.
Included
- Return Eurostar/local train from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Dordrecht via Brussels
- 5 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the 4-star NH Utrecht Hotel
- Full touring itinerary including entrance fees and transfers as detailed
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/local train. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages.Trollies are available at St Pancras and Lille, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.Travel Editions recommends a new luggage delivery service called 'Carry My Luggage', where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and a 20% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the Carry My Luggage service.
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onwards to Dordrecht and by coach to Utrecht for check in for 5-night stay
Day 2
Morning free in Utrecht with afternoon visit to Gouda
Day 3
Full day visit to Haarlem with entrance to the Frans Hals Museum
Day 4
Full day tour to Arnhem and the Open-Air Museum (entrance included)
Day 5
Full day tour to the Kroller Muller Museum and Het Loo Palace (entrances included)
Day 6
Travel by train from the Dordecht to Brussels and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 49 passengers.
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onwards to Dordrecht and by coach to Utrecht for check in for 5-night stay
Day 2
Morning free in Utrecht with afternoon visit to Gouda
Day 3
Full day visit to Haarlem with entrance to the Frans Hals Museum
Day 4
Full day tour to Arnhem and the Open-Air Museum (entrance included)
Day 5
Full day tour to the Kroller Muller Museum and Het Loo Palace (entrances included)
Day 6
Travel by train from the Dordecht to Brussels and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 49 passengers.
NH HOTEL, UTRECHT
The 4-star NH Hotel is conveniently located close to the train station, about 10-15 minutes' walk from the old town, with a tram station also immediately outside the hotel. Facilities at this efficient, modern hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV, minibar, hairdryer and telephone.
The 4-star NH Hotel is conveniently located close to the train station, about 10-15 minutes' walk from the old town, with a tram station also immediately outside the hotel. Facilities at this efficient, modern hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV, minibar, hairdryer and telephone.
Had a fabulous time. The balance of group visits and time to do one's own thing was perfect. The hotel was comfortable and not too great a distance from the centre (there was a bus option too if required, which the tour manager helpfully pointed out on our first evening). The Kroller-Muller museum is a must-see, as are Het Loo and the open-air museum, but all the trips were interesting and worthwhile. Love the Eurostar option - so much easier than flying. I did the Dutch Masters holiday last year (highly recommended) - thanks for another great trip!
Oct 2011
Ms C Price
Ms C Price
