directions_busStops

  • Amsterdam
  • Giethoorn
  • Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe
  • Arnhem
  • Roermond
  • Maastricht
  • Nuenen
  • Eindhoven
  • Utrecht
  • Apeldoorn
  • Amsterdam
Wednesday

Amsterdam - Giethoorn - Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe - Arnhem (220 km)

In the morning, our driver-guide will meet you at the pre-arranged time and location to begin the journey!

Giethoorn – an eco-friendly fairytale village of winding canals and 170+ wooden bridges, known as the “Venice of the North”.
-Giethoorn boat cruise (about 1 hour): glide through the main canals and lake area with commentary from an experienced captain.
-Giethoorn Museum: learn the village’s history—peat digging, traditional boats, old farmhouses and daily life artefacts.

De Hoge Veluwe National Park – one of the Netherlands’ largest nature reserves, blending wildlife, art and modern architecture.
-Kröller-Müller Museum: the world’s second-largest Van Gogh collection (about 90 paintings & 180 drawings).
Must-sees include works like The Potato Eaters and Café Terrace at Night (subject to exhibition).
-Sculpture Garden: one of Europe’s largest outdoor sculpture parks featuring masters such as Rodin and Picasso.
-St. Hubertus Hunting Lodge: a landmark by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, with a distinctive V-shaped design and lookout tower.

Thursday

Arnhem - Roermond - Maastricht (160 km)

Roermond – home to one of Europe’s largest designer outlets with an exceptional mix of international brands.
-200+ stores: fashion, sports and home brands with year-round discounts (often up to 70%).
-Popular names include Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Armani, Michael Kors, Nike, Adidas and more.

Maastricht – one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities; the Maastricht Treaty (1992) marked the birth of the European Union.
Dominicanen Bookstore: a 13th-century Gothic church transformed into a stunning cultural space.
-Maastricht University: founded in 1976; renowned for law, medicine, economics and European studies.
-St. Servatius Bridge: regarded as the Netherlands’ oldest bridge (rebuilt after WWII).
-Helpoort & the underground caves: the oldest surviving city gate (1229) and a vast limestone labyrinth used for shelter and storage.

Friday

Maastricht - Nuenen - Eindhoven (80 km)

Nuenen – where Van Gogh lived and created around a quarter of his works, including The Potato Eaters.
-Vincentre (Van Gogh Village Museum): explore Van Gogh’s key period in Nuenen and related sites around the village.
-Van Gogh–Roosegaarde Cycle Path: a 600-metre glowing path inspired by Starry Night, using photoluminescent stones.

Eindhoven – the Netherlands’ innovation, design and tech hub; often ranked among Europe’s leading tech cities.
-Philips Museum: the original lightbulb factory (1891), tracing Philips’ journey from workshop to global powerhouse.
-Van Abbemuseum: a world-class modern and contemporary art museum (Picasso, Kandinsky, Chagall and more).
-DAF Museum: Showcasing the rich history of Dutch truck and car manufacturer DAF, with vehicles spanning from its founding in 1928 to the present day.
-Evoluon: Eindhoven’s iconic UFO-shaped building, constructed by Philips in 1966 as a science and technology museum to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary; its avant-garde design quickly made it a city landmark.

Saturday

Eindhoven - Utrecht - Apeldoorn - Amsterdam (240 km)

Utrecht – a vibrant old university city and hometown of Miffy creator Dick Bruna.
-Miffy Museum: playful, interactive exhibits designed to spark children’s imagination.
-Dom Tower: the city’s signature landmark and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands; climb for panoramic views.
-Museum Speelklok: a “palace of musical instruments” featuring music boxes, street organs and self-playing instruments.
-Railway Museum: housed in a restored old station with historic locomotives and royal carriages.

Apeldoorn – known for forests and strong ties to the Dutch royal family.
-Het Loo Palace: former royal summer residence, often called the “Dutch Versailles”; visit royal rooms and baroque gardens.
-Apenheul Primate Park: the world’s first park where monkeys roam freely—squirrel monkeys and lemurs come very close.

Arrive back in Amsterdam in the evening. Our driver-guide will drop you off at the pre-arranged location—tour ends.

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