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About Amsterdam

<p>Amsterdam, the capital city of the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/Netherlands">Netherlands</a>, boasts a captivating history that dates back to its 12th century beginnings as a modest fishing village. Over time, the city flourished into a bustling commercial center, and, by the 17th century, played a pivotal role in global trade. The establishment of the Dutch East India Company during the colonial era further fueled periods of prosperity, cultural blossoming, and architectural advancement. The city's charm has remained as vibrant as ever, offering modern-day tourists a dynamic and multicultural hub in a wonderful atmosphere, surrounded by a unique, impressive architectural maze.</p>

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North Holland, Netherlands

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About Valkenburg

Valkenburg is situated in a part of the Netherlands that is known for its natural beauty and many historical buildings. The area, although quite hilly, is perfectly suited for walks or bike tours.These days Valkenburg is especially known for its many tourist attractions, its chalk houses and the attractive countryside. It is home to many interesting historic sites, including several castles and stately homes, as well as old churches and cathedrals. Parts of the city walls and city gates still stand. Several former marl quarries offer guided tours. Valkenburg is also home to Thermae 2000, a sauna and wellness resort; a Holland Casino branch; and 2 amusement parks.

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Valkenburg

Limburg, Netherlands

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About Domburg

Domburg is a seaside resort on the North Sea, on the northwest coast of Walcheren in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 11 km northwest of the city of Middelburg, the provincial capital. The area of Domburg has been inhabited since ancient times. In 1647 after heavy storms on the beach of Domburg a sanctuary was discovered with around 40 stones with Latin inscriptions and carvings of several gods, among them of Neptune and Mercury, but the majority Nehalennia who appears to have protected both trade and shipping. According to the inscriptions the stones were erected by tradesmen and captains to fulfil their vows after a safe journey.

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Domburg

Zeeland, Netherlands

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About Noordwijk

Noordwijk is located in the province of South Holland. Besides its beaches, Noordwijk is also known for its bulb flower fields. It is located in an area called the "Dune and Bulb Region". Noordwijk aan Zee was founded around 1200 as a fishing village. Until the beginning of the 19th century, fishing remained its primary business, but then began to be replaced by the growing tourism industry. Nowadays because of its long sandy beaches, it is a popular resort town with 1,000,000 overnight stays per year. It has a lighthouse and a KNRM rescue station. Furthermore, it has a reformed church (1647) with a pulpit from the 17th century.

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Noordwijk

South Holland, Netherlands

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About Den Burg

Den Burg is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Texel on the namesake island, and lies about 12 km north of Den Helder. Located in the middle of the island, Den Burg is the largest city of Texel. It features a historic centre and also the town hall. Outdoor markets are held each week in the main square. Nevertheless, Den Burg is the island's least touristic settlement. A monument to the constructed language, Esperanto, is on the corner of Kogerstraat and De Zes. It was constructed in 1935 when Esperanto was widely spoken throughout the island.

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Den Burg

North Holland, Netherlands

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About Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Rotterdam is currently going through a sort of renaissance, with some urban architecture projects, a nightlife, and many summer festivals celebrating the city's multicultural population and identity, such as the Caribbean-inspired "Summer Carnival", the Dance Parade, Rotterdam 666, the Metropolis pop festival and the World Port days. The self-image of the city is that of a no-nonsense workers' city. In that sense, there is a healthy competition with Amsterdam, which is often viewed as the cultural capital of the Netherlands.

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South Holland, Netherlands

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About Amsterdam

<p>Amsterdam, the capital city of the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/Netherlands">Netherlands</a>, boasts a captivating history that dates back to its 12th century beginnings as a modest fishing village. Over time, the city flourished into a bustling commercial center, and, by the 17th century, played a pivotal role in global trade. The establishment of the Dutch East India Company during the colonial era further fueled periods of prosperity, cultural blossoming, and architectural advancement. The city's charm has remained as vibrant as ever, offering modern-day tourists a dynamic and multicultural hub in a wonderful atmosphere, surrounded by a unique, impressive architectural maze.</p>

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North Holland, Netherlands

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Claudia de Breij

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Jan 10th 2025, 11:59PM

Iconic

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
4 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Efteling
1.2
Loonse and Drunense Dunes
1.3
De Biesbosch National Park
1.4
The Hoge Veluwe National Park
1.5
Safaripark Beekse Bergen
1.6
Kroller-Muller Museum
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Valkenburg, Netherlands
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

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Efteling
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Domburg, Netherlands
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
De Biesbosch National Park
3.2
Efteling
3.3
Haarlem
3.4
De Haar Castle
3.5
Breda
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Noordwijk, Netherlands
3 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Urk
4.2
Walibi
4.3
Pyramid of Austerlitz
4.4
Windmills of Kinderdijk
4.5
Het Loo Palace
4.6
The Hague
4.7
De Weerribben-Wieden National Park
4.8
West Frisian Islands
4.9
Delft
4.10
De Biesbosch National Park
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Den Burg, Netherlands
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
De Biesbosch National Park
5.2
Urk
5.3
Walibi
5.4
Pyramid of Austerlitz
5.5
Utrecht
5.6
The Hoge Veluwe National Park
5.7
Het Loo Palace
5.8
Kroller-Muller Museum
5.9
Netherlands Open Air Museum
5.10
Veluwezoom National Park
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Rotterdam, Netherlands
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

6.1
De Biesbosch National Park
6.2
Zandvoort
6.3
Dordrecht
6.4
Pyramid of Austerlitz
6.5
Amersfoort
6.6
Efteling
6.7
Brouwersdam
6.8
Loonse and Drunense Dunes
6.9
Alkmaar
6.10
Sprookjeswonderland
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
0 nights