Keukenhof

Experience the Netherlands with us in all its diversity – Holland is rich in culture and has many delicious culinary delights. Discover the tulip bloom in Keukenhof – the most beautiful spring park in the world, as well as Gouda with its magnificent buildings, atmospheric canals, and cozy cafés. You can expect small towns with great charm, and history comes alive at the Palais Het Loo.

Day 1 | 's-Hertogenbosch – Arrival in Gouda

Departure in the morning and drive first to 's-Hertogenbosch (also called Den Bosch), the charming capital of the province of North Brabant. The city is very proud of its painter Jheronimus Bosch, who will follow you every step of the way. The pretty little town with its medieval city center and beautiful cathedral can be explored comfortably on foot. After an individual lunch break, you will continue to Gouda, where you will be warmly welcomed at the 4-star hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 | Cheese Farm – Gouda

In the morning, you will travel to Oudekerk on the Ijssel. Here is the Hoogerwaard cheese farm with a farm shop. The farm has existed since the 17th century. This is where the famous Gouda cheese is produced. During a tour, you can visit the farm and, of course, taste the delicious cheese at the end. After that, you will continue to Gouda and explore the most beautiful corners on a guided tour. Gouda has a small picturesque historic city center with authentic shops, medieval streets, canals, and courtyards. The Sint-Janskerk is the longest church in the Netherlands and world-famous for its huge breathtaking stained glass windows. Gouda is inextricably linked to its world-famous craftsmanship. This can be experienced in many places. After the tour, you can traverse the city at your own pace and stroll through the medieval streets.

Day 3 | Keukenhof – Nature Reserve

Aalsmeer-East

A vibrant sea of flowers awaits you today at Keukenhof. For many visitors, it is the most beautiful spring park in the world. More than 7 million flower bulbs create an overwhelming variety and make every visit a sensory experience. The historic park designed by Zocher in the English landscape style from 1857 is a focal point for the blooming flower bulbs. Forty gardeners at Keukenhof plant 7 million flower bulbs annually in the 32-hectare park. The various parts of the park range from the English landscape garden to the French Baroque garden. To conclude this beautiful day, we invite you to a whisper boat ride through Aalsmeer-East, a unique Dutch nature reserve with peat bogs, swamp forests, and a historic windmill. After this cozy boat ride, enjoy coffee and cake before returning to your hotel.

Day 4 | Tulip Experience Amsterdam –

Noordwijk aan Zee – Return Journey

After breakfast, you will travel to the Tulip Experience Amsterdam, located in Noordwijkerhout. Experience the tulip fields of the Netherlands up close, take beautiful photos among millions of tulips, and discover the history and cultivation process of this iconic flower. Afterward, enjoy an individual lunch break in Noordwijk aan Zee. The famous seaside resort is known for its 13 km long sandy beach, extensive dune landscapes, and its official status as a spa resort. After that, you will begin your journey home, perhaps with a bulb or two in your luggage.

• Travel by modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• 3x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at a 4-star city hotel in Gouda
  (local category)
• 1x dinner at the hotel on the day of arrival
  including 1 drink (soft drink, draft beer, or house wine)
• Visit to Kaasborderij Hoogerwaard in
  Oudekerk aan de Ijssel including coffee/tea and Gouda syrup waffle, video presentation,
  tasting
• City tour in Gouda
• Admission to Keukenhof in Lisse
• Boat trip through the Aalsmeer-Oost nature reserve
• Coffee or tea and 1 piece of apple pie with cream in the nature reserve
• Admission to Tulip Experience Amsterdam including audio guide
• City tax
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The hotel is located in the historic center of Gouda, right on the De Hoge Gouwe canal and adjacent to the former gas and light factory. The beautiful town hall of Gouda or the Sint Janskerk is only about 650 – 800 m away. The rooms feature a bathtub or shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, and free Wi-Fi.