Holland - Windmills, Woodlands & Wildflowers Biking Vacation
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $2,998 ($680 single supplement)
Dates:
Apr 24 2010 - May 01 2010
Jun 19 2010 - Jun 26 2010
Aug 14 2010 - Aug 21 2010
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Holland - Windmills, Woodlands & Wildflowers Biking Vacation Itinerary
(Host City: Amsterdam, Netherlands)Day 1: Haarlem
Day 2: Haarlem
Day 3: Enkhuizen
Day 4: Lemmer
Day 5: Staphorst
Day 6: Odoorn
Day 7: Odoorn
Day 8: Amsterdam (departure)
Quotes From our Holland Bike Tours:
“Our trip was well planned and organized and included all we wanted to see: tulips, windmills, dikes and canals. Our guides were knowledgeable and flexible. Desiree was a wealth of cultural information.”
Jon & Paula Vining - Wethersfield, CT
Holland Bike Tours by Austin-Lehman Adventures
A fairytale countryside laced with bike paths, windmills and charm
Emerald pastures, wildflower-strewn meadows, cobblestone villages and working windmills create the quintessential Dutch backdrop on this adventure through Holland’s pristine northern territory.
Sneak a peek into a traditional Dutch living room as you cycle past homes boasting large, exhibitionistic windows. Pedal through a dense forest and along a watery landscape to Giethoorn, coined the “Venice of the North” for its narrow canals, thatched houses and hump-back bridges. In April and May, breeze past meadows carpeted in flowers letting the sweet aroma of tulips, hyacinth and daffodils fill your nose, and marvel at the kaleidoscopic gardens of the Keukenhof, where over six million bulbs flower each year.
By night, sip a garden aperitif, choose from 100 different pancakes at a Dutch pancake restaurant, or savor a local specialty of salted herring or smoked eel before retiring to the comfort of your hotel or chateau.
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Click here for more information on Austin-Lehman Adventure's Holland vacations:
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Holland: Holland - Highlights of Holland Biking Vacation
Distinctive Accommodations:
8 days/7 nightsNights 1 & 2: Hotel Lion d’Or
Located in the heart of the fascinating medieval city of Haarlem, Hotel Lion d’Or combines service, style and comfort with rich history. Established around 1810, this hotel offers modern appointments with up-to-date amenities, plus a bar and brasserie.
Night 3: Hotel Suydersee
A delightful oasis for relaxation and ideal location for escaping from busy cities, Hotel Suydersee is right in the center of a typical historic harbor town. You’ll be near the famous outdoor Zuiderzee museum, the polder land for biking, old canals for sport fishing and canoeing, and the largest lake of Holland for sailing and surfing.
Night 4: Hotel Iselmar
A modern hotel overlooking the marina, Hotel Isamar offers luxury, relaxation and superb cuisine. At the hotel's restaurant, you'll savor French-Mediterranen cuisine as you take in splendid views over the yachting boats.
Night 5: Chateau de Havixhorst
An excellent, quiet and luxurious hotel, Chateau De Havixhorst offers eight enormous suites elegantly furnished with bath and separate shower. The hotel’s restaurant serves outstanding food and the wine cellar offers a huge choice of excellent wines.
Nights 6 & 7: Hotel Lubbelinkhof
Situated in the heart of the wooded Hondsrug hill range and its famous megalithic monuments, Hotel Lubbelinkhof is a charming hotel and reputed gourmet restaurant. This cozy and casually elegant hotel successfully combines green surroundings and a rustic setting with stylish and contemporary interiors.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The windmills: There’s no better way to take in Holland’s breathtaking landscape than to cycle past windmills.
2. The Van Gogh Museum: With more than 200 paintings, this museum houses the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh artwork.
3. The street markets: The beautiful buildings and surroundings are the perfect setting to find just about anything you need and want—clothes, food, tulips, wooden shoes and art.
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