Amsterdam and Delft
- 5
- £649
- Netherlands
- Catch the direct Eurostar service from London to Amsterdam
- Spend time in Amsterdam, discovering the city’s famous museums, galleries and canal-lined streets
- Discover the City of Orange – Delft, famous for its pottery and connections with painter Johannes Vermeer
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade hotels and rail journeys
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- All rail journeys, in Standard Class
- Seat reservations where required
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
Suggested Itinerary
Make your way to London St Pancras and check in for the direct Eurostar service to Amsterdam. Your journey will take you under the English Channel, through Brussels and Rotterdam, arriving into Amsterdam in just under 4 hours.
On arrival, head for the Max Brown Hotel Canal District (or similar) and check in for a 2-night stay.
Amsterdam is one of Western Europe’s top travel destinations, with a beautiful cityscape made up of Golden Age canals, gabled houses, narrow streets and picturesque squares. Not to be missed attractions include the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank’s House and the Rijksmuseum.
TMR RECOMMENDS: Do as the locals do and hire a bike to explore the city! There are numerous places which offer bike hire near the station, or we can book bike tours either around the city or the surrounding countryside. Please ask for details.
It’s just an hour’s journey from Amsterdam to Delft and your ticket will be ‘open’ which means that you can travel whenever you like.
Once you arrive in Delft, check in for 2 nights at the Hotel Royal Bridges (or similar). Once you’ve settled in at your hotel, it’s time to head out to begin your exploration of this quintessentially Dutch town.
Delft is famous around the world thanks to its connection with Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer and the distinctive Delft Blue earthenware, which you can buy all over the city. Don’t miss a visit to the Vermeer Centre to learn about ‘Dutch Light’ and see the studio where some of the artist’s most famous works were painted.
You can also visit the factory where Delft pottery is made or learn more about the history of Holland at the Museum Prinsenhof. The best views in town can be had from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower.
After a leisurely breakfast in your hotel, head back to the station and catch a train to Rotterdam. After an easy change here, you’ll be on the Eurostar service to Brussels for your connection back to the UK.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Amsterdam
Hotel JL No.76 is a boutique hotel housed in adjoining 18th century mansions in the heart of Amsterdam’s museum district. Bedrooms offer modern amenities such as iPod docking stations and a Nespresso coffee machine. You can enjoy a light meal or drink in JAN Eat & Drink or help yourself at the honesty bar.
Delft
Located within walking distance of the train station, the Hotel Royal Bridges sits on a canal in the centre of Delft. The comfortable bedrooms come with amenities including flat-screen TVs and tea & coffee making facilities. There is also a garden and terrace to enjoy in the summer months and guests can hire bikes from reception to explore the city.
Upgrade your accommodation
Amsterdam
Occupying neighbouring canal houses along the famous Prinsengracht canal, the Hotel Pulitzer offers luxury and style in the heart of the city. All 230 bedrooms feature marble bathrooms with heated floors as well as flat screen TVs and typical Dutch decoration. Enjoy classic dishes at the canal-view restaurant or a drink in the courtyard bar.
