South Holland
A gentle tour taking in Holland’s unique countryside and visiting historic towns and cities
- Accommodation on comfortable barge – all cabins with private facilities
- All meals included – breakfast, dinner, packed lunches
- Easy cycling on flat cycle tracks and minor roads
- See old ports and fishing villages, dunes, beaches, and the island of Texel
- Flexibility – cycle with guide or on your own, or stay on board!
- Extra nights option in Amsterdam
Spend time exploring magnificent Delft, world famous for its pottery of course, but a beautiful town whose centre of tree-lined canals, stylish houses and public buildings has remained largely unchanged since the 17th century. Leiden and Haarlem also have well-preserved centres, reminding us of their illustrious past.
The countryside is typically Dutch with large areas of reclaimed land dotted with windmills. You will reach the coast at Katwijk, a small resort with a long sandy beach. Between here and Haarlem is the famed bulb-growing area which bursts into colour in Spring. Tour dates in April and early May will include a full non-cycling day when you can visit the Keukenhof Gardens by public transport to witness the unforgettable displays of flowers.
This tour is an excellent introduction to the best that Holland has to offer – unique countryside and fascinating towns and cities with rich histories.
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Terrain
The terrain is flat. The itinerary uses mainly cycle tracks and small country roads with little traffic.
Climate
As this tour is in Holland weather patterns are similar to those of the UK.
