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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 Alkmaar

Alkmaar has many medieval buildings that are still intact. The other main attraction is Alkmaar's cheese market, one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. The cheese market traditionally takes place on the first Friday in April and the last market of the season is the first Friday in September. After the old-fashioned way of the hand clap, traders and carriers will weigh the cheeses. The demonstration, it is possible to buy all kinds of cheese related products. Alkmaar has two large theatres and a big cinema. A red light district is situated at the Achterdam, and Alkmaar has a nightlife scene as well which takes place in the pubs in front of the cheesemarket.

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Alkmaar

North Holland, Netherlands

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About Zwolle

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Zwolle

Netherlands

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About Utrecht

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht's ancient city centre features many buildings and structures from the Early Middle Ages. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since 8C. It is the see of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the most important Dutch Roman Catholic leader, as well as the see of the archbishop of the Old Catholic church, titular head of the Union of Utrecht (Old Catholic), and the location of the offices of the main Protestant church. Utrecht is host to the largest university in the Netherlands, as well as several other institutes for higher education. It has the second highest number of cultural events in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam.

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Utrecht

Utrecht, Netherlands

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About The Hague

<p>City life concentrates around where the Parliament is located. It has some small streets in the town centre that date from the Middle Ages and several spacious streets boasting large, luxurious 18C residences. It has a large 15 C church, an impressive 16C City Hall, several large 17C palaces, a 17C Protestant church, and many important 18C buildings. The city is becoming more student friendly with several universities and academies. The Hague is the largest Dutch city on the North Sea and includes 2 beach resorts. There are only a few canals in The Hague, and the remaining ones are surrounded by parks and gardens.</p>

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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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Date
Nights
1.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
1.2
Sprookjeswonderland
1.3
Leiden
1.4
De Haar Castle
1.5
Noordwijk
1.6
Duinrell Amusement Park
1.7
Urk
1.8
Walibi
1.9
Pyramid of Austerlitz
1.10
Delft
2.
Alkmaar, Netherlands
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Het Loo Palace
2.2
Zuid-Kennemerland National Park
2.3
De Haar Castle
2.4
Pyramid of Austerlitz
2.5
Haarlem
2.6
The Hoge Veluwe National Park
2.7
Museum De Cruquius
2.8
Kroller-Muller Museum
2.9
Avonturenpark Hellendoorn
2.10
Amersfoort
3.
Zwolle, Netherlands
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Veluwezoom National Park
3.2
Netherlands Open Air Museum
3.3
Sprookjeswonderland
3.4
Avonturenpark Hellendoorn
3.5
Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park
3.6
Nijmegen
3.7
Hoorn
3.8
Attractiepark Slagharen
3.9
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
3.10
Windmills of Kinderdijk
4.
Utrecht, Netherlands
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Museum De Cruquius
4.2
Haarlem
4.3
De Biesbosch National Park
4.4
Pyramid of Austerlitz
4.5
Zuid-Kennemerland National Park
4.6
Durgerdam
4.7
Noordwijk
4.8
Dordrecht
4.9
Efteling
4.10
Monnickendam
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The Hague, Netherlands
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Windmills of Kinderdijk
5.2
Monnickendam
5.3
Zandvoort
5.4
De Biesbosch National Park
5.5
Pyramid of Austerlitz
5.6
Brouwersdam
5.7
Hoorn
5.8
Dordrecht
5.9
Sprookjeswonderland
5.10
Efteling
6.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
0 nights