Group tour operator and DMC for tours to the Netherlands
The Hague & Delft – Porcelain, Politics & Art
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Delft in Winter ©NBTC
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The Peace Palace, The Hague, Holland ©NBTC
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Delft, Holland, Netherlands - Delft Blue Porcelain © NBTC
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A cosmopolitan city, The Hague is bursting with style and culture. A bastion of Justice and Peace, the Hague has a key role as a diplomatic centre and the site of the International Court of Justice is housed in the famous Peace Palace. Home to the seat of the National Government and the official residence of the Dutch Monarchs, there are three Royal Palaces that grace the city. Yet the city is more than just the home of the Royal family. Hosting around 30 theatres and more than 40 museums which house famous art work like the Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl Earring (Maurithuis) and Eschers Hand with Reflecting Sphere (Escher in Het Paleis). The Hague is regarded as one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the Netherlands.
Moreover, locals and tourists alike flock to the north of the city to the seaside resort of Scheveningen. In the summer months, this a hot spot for water sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding. The picturesuqe harbour is still used for fishing today. Madurodam, a model village filled with miniature replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, is also located close by and may be worth a visit if you don’t have time to see the real versions of all the attractions that the area has to offer!
Nearby Delft, famous for its Royal Porcelain, is also known world wide for it’s artistry. Here, take a guided tour of the famous factory to learn all about the instantly recognisable beautiful blue porcelain. However, this town offers so much more. Tranquil and quaint, Delft is best discovered on foot. Tree-lined canals with centuries old houses and little bridges give Delft a perfect ambience for a leisurely tour. What’s more, see the town from a different perspective on a canal cruise. Discover the ‘Oude Kerk’ with its leaning tower, which houses Holland’s loudest sounding bell.
Dates
Dates throughout 2023
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais, then onward to your chosen hotel.
Overnight crossings are also available from Newcastle, Hull, Harwich to the Netherlands.
Day 2
The Hague Sightseeing
A guided tour of The Hague will highlight the main cultural and historical sights this city has to offer, including the Peace Palace, Noordeinde Palace, Queen Beatrix’s Office and The Binnenhof where the Dutch Parliament is established. Visit any of the great museums including the Maurithuis, home to many of Hollands greatest painters including Vermeer, visit the Escher Museum, celebrating 125 years of Escher or alternatively do some shopping in Holland’s oldest shopping centre, The Passage.
Day 3
Delft and Porcelain
Nearby Delft is famous for its Royal Porcelain and a guided tour of their factory has been included. Discover all that Delft has to offer by walking along its tree-lined canals, with centuries old houses and little bridges. Discover the ‘Oude Kerk’ church, the town’s main square, the many cafes and shops, or simply see the town from a different perspective on a canal cruise.
Day 4
Return to the UK
Travel to Calais for the return ferry crossing to the UK and journey home.
Suggested hotels
Fletcher Hotel Leidschendam-Den Haag ****
The Fletcher Hotel Leidschendam is located near the bustling city centre of The Hague and the beautiful beach of Scheveningen. Get away from it all and enjoy a combination city and beach! Rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies and pond views. There is a a restaurant with a terrace. Other amenities include a bar, a fitness centre and meeting space, coach parking is available free of charge.
Holiday Inn The Hague – Voorburg ****
This brand new hotel is conveniently located opposite the Voorburg train station, close to where thoroughfares A4 (Amsterdam – The Hague), A13 (The Hague – Rotterdam) and A12 (The Hague – Utrecht) come together. Within walking distance explore the historical Voorburg neighbourhood, with the Huygens’ Hofwijck museum and the Herenstraat, the Centre of the Hague is a short train ride away. The hotel has 125 new, air-conditioned bedrooms. The chic, open lobby and Miss Jones restaurant is a great to enjoy evening meals. Coach parking is available.
If you’d like to see more of Holland, take a look at some of our other tours:
| 4 days by land and sea | Half Twin | Single Supplement |
| 18 September 2022 | From £195.00 per person | From £99.00 per person |
| Dates throughout 2023 | From £190.00 per person | From £109.00 per person |
