Holland | Haarlem to Odoorn
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,298 ($780 single supplement)
Dates:
Apr 14 2012 - Apr 21 2012
Apr 21 2012 - Apr 28 2012
Apr 28 2012 - May 05 2012
Jun 16 2012 - Jun 23 2012
Aug 11 2012 - Aug 18 2012
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Holland | Haarlem to Odoorn Itinerary
(Host City: Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS))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)
“Tom was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the history and people of the country. He was patient and flexible in accommodating the needs and wishes of this group. We really enjoyed his insight and his sense of humor! He worked very hard to make sure we all had a great time.”
Carol Lane, Danville, California
Richard's blog on his Holland Bike Tour with ALA
Holland Bike Tours
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 eight-day adventure through Holland’s pristine northern territory.
- Wind your way through the cresting dunes and lovely neighborhoods of Haarlem
- Traverse canals by wooden drawbridge in the seafaring town of Schermerhorn
- Ferry to Stavoren and bike the quiet roads along Lake IJsselmeer to the old port of Hindeloopen
- Pedal through dense forest to Giethoorn, coined the “Venice of the North” for its narrow canals, thatched houses and hump-back bridges
- Take in the sweet aroma of tulips, hyacinth and daffodils in the kaleidoscopic gardens of the Keukenhof, where over six million bulbs flower each spring
- Choose from hundreds of different pancakes at a Dutch pancake restaurant in Odoorn
- Sip a garden aperitif and savor fresh wilde zalm (wild salmon) and salade van spinkrab (spider crab salad) before retiring to the comfort of the historic Chateau de Havixhorst
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Click here for more information on Austin-Lehman Adventure's Holland vacations:
Holland: Holland Family | Haarlem to Odoorn
Holland: Holland | Highlights of Holland
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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.
Further reading...
Dan Austin's Holland Travel Journal
Jonathan's adventure in Holland
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