Discover the highlights of the Netherlands with this 5 night Dutch holiday. Explore the cultural delights of Amsterdam, the picturesque canals of Utrecht and the cobbled streets of Maastricht by rail before returning to London.
From $790 per person
Travel on Eurostar from London to Brussels where you transfer onto the local train to Amsterdam. On arrival in Amsterdam check into the Hampshire Eden Amsterdam for a 2 night stay.
Often referred to as ‘the Venice of the North’, Amsterdam has more than one hundred kilometres of canals, around ninety islands and fifteen hundred bridges. The 17th Century network of three main canals in the centre has now been granted UNESCO World Heritage status. The city is also a centre of culture, with seventy-five festivals a year and some great galleries including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.
When you need a break, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants to discover. Or you could even go further afield and find a stretch of beach to relax on at Zandvoort or Bloemendaal aan Zee.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before seeing more of this cosmopolitan city. Take a cruise along the canals, visit the Anne Frank House or the Oude Kirche or go shopping in the Nine Streets (negen straatjes) for jewellers, boutiques and vintage stores.
Hiring a bike is a great way to get around Amsterdam. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city and bikes are available to hire from around €8 per day.
After breakfast in the hotel, travel by train from Amsterdam to Utrecht. On arrival in Utrecht check into the NH Utrecht for an overnight stay.
Spend the rest of the day exploring Utrecht. Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in Holland and its medieval houses, canals and churches are all worth seeing during your time here. The Dom Tower dominates the skyline and is the highest and oldest church tower in Holland.
After a busy day sightseeing relax and enjoy a drink and some food in one of the many restaurants which line the Oudegracht canal in the city centre of Utrecht.
After breakfast in the hotel you travel by train from Amsterdam to Maastricht. On arrival in Maastricht check into the Hampshire Design Hotel Maastricht for a 2 night stay.
Spend the rest of the day discovering all Maastricht has to offer. Go for a wander around the cobbled streets of Vrijthof Square or take to the water with a river cruise on the River Maas.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before you have another day exploring the oldest city in Holland. Why not take a trip to the Caves of Mount St Pieter which represent thousands of years of history or marvel at the Romanesque architecture of the Basilica of Our Beloved Lady?
After a busy day sightseeing relax in one of the many bars and restaurants the city has to offer.
After breakfast in the hotel travel back to Brussels by train before taking the Eurostar back to London.
Amsterdam
Hampshire Eden Amsterdam
Oudegracht Canal, Utrecht
NH Utrecht
Maastricht
Hampshire Design Hotel Maastricht
Amsterdam is a multifaceted city, with something for every traveller’s taste. It’s packed with culture, history and architecture and boasts one of the largest historic centres in Europe. Amsterdam has around seven thousand registered historic buildings and an impressive collection of museums. These include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, offering a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Don’t miss a boat ride along the city’s historic canals.
Utrecht is a beautiful city famed for its canal-side terraces and medieval Dom Church. There's also a vibrant cultural scene here and some fascinating museums. Go for a romantic river trip one of the many canals or climb the 465 stairs of the Dom Tower for incredible views over the city. The Dom Tower is the highest and oldest church tower in Holland and is Utrecht's landmark.
Maastricht is the capital of the Dutch province of Limburg and sits either side of the River Maas. The city has a rich history going back to the time of the Celts and then the Romans; as such the city has a wonderful combination of old and new architecture; from the 11th century Basilica of Our Beloved Lady to the futuristic Bonnefanten Museum. Have a coffee on Vrijthof Square, walk through history at The Caves of Mount St Pieter then enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Maas.
The Eden Hotel Amsterdam is a modern hotel with 218 contemporary bedrooms. All bedrooms have modern facilities including an LCD TV and a modern bathroom which has a bath and a separate rain shower. After a busy day exploring Amsterdam why not relax and enjoy a meal in the hotels Brasserie Flo restaurant. The Eden Hotel Amsterdam is located in the bustling city centre of Amsterdam and is close to a number of monumental buildings, museums, restaurants and bars.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The modern NH Utrecht is one of the tallest buildings in Utrecht and has contemporary style bedrooms. The hotel is situated close to the train station.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The Eden Design Hotel Maastricht is contemporary hotel with 105 design rooms. The hotel has a Brasserie Flo restaurant located next to the hotel and also offers guests the opportunity to book treatments at the nearby Beauty Lounge. The Eden Design Hotel Maastricht is located in the heart of the trendy Wijck district and is only 250 meters from Maastricht Central Station and near the old city centre.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
“ Good standard hotel; well located in the centre of this beautiful traditionally Dutch city ”
Simon - Feb 2008
“ The public areas are very comfortable and the hotel has a lovely relaxing bar. It is perfectly located right opposite the station and only a 5 minute walk to the old town. ”
Jon - Oct 2010
“ Contemporary hotel in the centre of Maastricht with modern bedrooms and an excellent Brasserie Flo restaurant. My favourite hotel in Maastricht! ”
Dominic - Mar 2011
This holiday includes Eurostar travel to Brussels, onward train travel to Amsterdam, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam, train travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht, 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Utrecth, train travel from Utrecht to Maastricht, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Maastricht, train and Eurostar travel from Maastricht back to London.
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Hampshire Eden Amsterdam
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Christian - Feb 2011
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