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Holland
ECE touring programmes regularly include Holland as a destination due its close proximity of locations both internally and in neighbouring countries, particularly Belgium and France.
We can offer a wide selection of accommodation and activities from the city to the beach throughout the country with visits to diamond factories, flower markets, windmills, maritime museums, watersports centres and much more.
Below are two sample itineraries.
Dutch Adventure
Day 1
Arrive in Amsterdam and enjoy a canal cruise panoramic tour to get to know this intriguing water-filled destination. Overnight Amsterdam.
Day 2
Travel north via Zaandam and visit the famous working windmill museum. Continue on over the 22-mile long Afluitsdijk linking North Holland to Friesland and on to the university city of Groningen via Leeuwarden. Overnight Groningen.
Day 3
Enjoy a day travelling through Friesland including half a day of water-based activities. Overnight Utrecht.
Day 4
This morning, discover the medieval city of Utrecht and get a chance to do some shopping before leaving to visit the capital of The Netherlands, The Hague. See the Binnenhof, home to the Dutch Parliament and visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice. Overnight Amsterdam.
Day 5
Today see the world’s largest flower auction in action and visit the interactive maritime museum to understand the rich history of Holland’s seafaring past.
Benelux Discoverer
Day 1
Arrive in Brussels and enjoy a panoramic tour including sights such as The Atomium, Mini-Europe, the European Parliament and a visit to a chocolate factory.
Day 2
Travel into the lovely Ardennes for a full-day of outdoor activities including canoeing, climbing, cycling and team-building activities.
Day 3
This morning travel via the country of Luxembourg and see the Grand Ducal Palace and cathedral before continuing on to Amsterdam for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Discover Amsterdam from the water on a canal cruise then travel to the traditional fishing village of Volendam for lunch and return via Edam – home to the famous cheese of the same name.
Day 5
See the world’s largest flower auction before visiting a farm to see how cheese and clogs are made then on to The Hague, seat of the Dutch Parliament, for a panoramic tour including the Peace Palace and the Binnenhof.
