Dutch Delights by Rail
- 9
- £1,249
- Netherlands
- Take a direct Eurostar to Amsterdam for a 2-night stay
- Enjoy a Dutch daytrip to the Zaanse Schans windmills including a cheese tasting and clog workshop
- Visit the lesser-known gems of Utrecht and Breda
- Spend 2 nights in administrative capital The Hague before your easy rail journey home
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade your trains and hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 8 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Suggested Itinerary
Head for St Pancras International today and board a Eurostar service which will take you across the Channel, through Northern France and Belgium, direct to Amsterdam. On arrival, head for the Ibis Styles Amsterdam Central Station (or similar), where you have a 2-night stay.
Today, you’ll be picked up from your hotel for a quintessentially Dutch day trip to Zaanse Schans, famous for its traditional wooden windmills and green-painted houses. You’ll visit a working windmill and find out how products were once made using the power of the wind. You’ll also visit a cheese farm (including tastings) and a clog making workshop.
This tour takes around half a day so if you would like to have more time to explore Amsterdam, we would recommend having an additional night here.
It’s only a 20-minute journey from Amsterdam Central station to Utrecht, the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. On arrival, check in for a 2-night stay at the Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre (or similar).
Utrecht is the more sedate and less visited cousin of Amsterdam, boasting beautiful canals and parks, lively restaurants, bars and cafés, fascinating museums and grand historical buildings. Enjoy al fresco canal-side dining, or why not explore Utrecht’s canals with your own canoe? You can also get a birds-eye view of the city from the cathedral tower or visit the fascinating Railway Museum!
Take the train via Rotterdam to historic Breda, with the option to stop for lunch in Rotterdam. Once you arrive into Breda, check in for 2-night stay at the Bliss Boutique Hotel (or similar.
Considered to be one of the most welcoming cities in the Netherlands, Breda is also full of history, boasting not one but two castles and links to the current Dutch royal family. There’s also a strong cultural vibe with lots of galleries, including an outdoor museum, featuring over 150 murals.
A rail journey of less than 90 minutes brings you to administrative capital The Hague (or Den Haag), where you have 2 nights at the Staybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament (or similar).
This is a very walkable destination, combining cobbled streets, the stately Binnerhof (parliament building) overlooking the Hofvijver or Court Pond along with many museums, cafés, restaurants and a great mix of architecture. If the weather’s fine, you can also head up the coast to Scheveningen, a seaside resort with a long sandy beach, a pier and a lighthouse.
It’s time to check out of your hotel today and leave The Hague for your journey back to London. Take the train back to Rotterdam and then catch the Eurostar back to St Pancras.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Amsterdam
With its convenient location, close to Amsterdam Central Station, this modern hotel is a great choice for a short stay in the city. Bedrooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. The hotel also has a restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The tram stop opposite offers direct links to Museum Square.
Utrecht
This modern hotel is located next to Utrecht Central Station, with easy access to the sights of the city. Featuring an 11th floor wellness area with a swimming pool, panorama sauna and Turkish steam bath, the hotel also offers comfortable bedrooms with modern amenities such as an ensuite with a walk-in shower, air conditioning and flat-screen TV.
Breda
Located right in the heart of Breda’s historic old town, this boutique hotel offers individually decorated sound-proofed suites, all with a fireplace and TV with complimentary Netflix. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel, which also boasts a restaurant and bar. Bicycle rental is available on site.
The Hague
Staybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament is ideally located close to the main station, the Binnenhof parliament complex and the Mauritshuis Museum. This all-suite hotel features suites with fully-equipped kitchenette and dining area, a seating area with flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. There is also a 24-hour gym and a lounge.
