Holland – Old Towns and Villages

by Nichols Expeditions
Region
Holland & Belgium
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

This tour shows you the rich history of proud Dutch cities and their medieval origins. The cycling route linking these towns runs along the North Sea, the Dutch lowlands and through genuine historic village centers. You’ll scenic bike tour will take you to Haarlem, Leiden Delft, Rotterdam and Gouda using cycle paths most of the way.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Discover Haarlem

Discover Haarlem

Day 2: Southward to Leiden – with a tulip route in April

40 km 0 m

D1

Southward to Leiden – with a tulip route in April

Day 3: To the gentile city of Delft

25 km 0 m

D1

To the gentile city of Delft

Day 4: Exploring Delft, The Hague or Rotterdam

Exploring Delft, The Hague or Rotterdam

Day 5: Into the ‘Green Heart’

35 km 0 m

D1

Into the ‘Green Heart’

Day 6: Extra day in Gouda

Extra day in Gouda

Day 7: Historic villages

42 km 0 m

D1

Historic villages

Day 8: Back to Haarlem

40 km 0 m

D1

Back to Haarlem

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Holland & Belgium

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