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Gouda at Christmas
Christmas at Het Loo Palace Credit Het Loo Palace
Gouda by Candlelight & The Hague’s Royal Christmas Fair
Dutch Christmas Combo – Have a Royal Dutch Xmas Time! A thrilling 4-day tour to experience a magical illuminated Dutch Palace to see how the Dutch Royal Family enjoyed Christmas as well as the iconic city of The Hague, the setting for the Royal Fair bringing magic to the darkest months of the year.
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A magical tour of the Netherlands’ most atmospheric cities during winter to discover its traditions, festivals and charm at the most joyful time of year. Based in the Hague, we enjoy delicious tastings of famous Gouda cheese and syrup waffles and take part in the Royal Christmas Fair.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Visit The Hague for the Royal Christmas Fair
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Gouda by Candlelight Today we enjoy Gouda by Candlelight , one of the oldest light festivals in the Netherlands. In the afternoon, the festival features a variety of activities throughout the town including a Winter Fair, concerts, shows, performances at the Gouda Theatre, museums and through the streets. In the evening, 1,500 candles are lit behind the windows of the historic Town Hall, along with thousands more in the windows of buildings throughout the city centre. The highlight is the lighting of the Christmas tree, which takes place between 7pm and 8pm. Day 3 Gouda Cheese Experience & The Syrup Waffle Experience & Gouda We have a mouth-watering day ahead of us. This morning, we embark on an interactive journey through the history of cheese and discover what makes the Gouda Cheese Experience truly unique and giving it a delicious taste. We follow this with a visit to the Syrup Waffle Factory to learn more about the origin of the Kamphuisen syrup waffle and see the syrup waffle bakers at work in the factory before enjoying an oven-fresh Kamphuisen syrup waffle. We then have free time to explore the beautiful medieval city of Gouda with its scenic canals, courtyards and iconic cheese markets. Day 4 The Royal Christmas Fair, The Hague Today we visit the city of The Hague, known as the centre of the Dutch government as well as the Royal Family. It is also the setting for the Netherlands most beautiful Christmas event, the Royal Christmas Fair . The city plays host to dozens of Christmas houses, thousands of lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine and musical performances. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Enjoy a visit to the lovely compact and historic city of The Hague, the centre of the Dutch government as well as the Royal Family. It is also the setting Holland’s most beautiful Christmas event, the Royal Christmas Fair. With dozens of Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires and mulled wine, the market will also host choirs, storytellers and musical performances. Day 3 Het Loo Palace Today we visit the most beautifully illuminated palace in Holland, Het Loo Palace . A wonderful winter venue for a festive day out with magical lighting and decorations illuminating the exterior of the ornate palace. Christmas trees line the palace entrance and impressive grounds whilst the interior’s beautifully decorated rooms are in keeping with the 17th and 19th centuries – as ornate table pieces used by the Dutch Royal Family are displayed.
HOW ABOUT? Seeing the specially themed lit artworks of Amsterdam’s Light Festival on a 90-minute canal cruise. Ask your Account Manager.for details.
Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS
• Return short sea crossing • Entrance to Het Loo Palace
INCLUSIONS
HOW ABOUT? Why not add a 4th night and visit Amsterdam’s Light Festival? Ask your Account Manager.for details.
• Gouda by Candlelight • Lunch in a local restaurant • Entrance to the Gouda Cheese Experience
• Entrance to The Syrup Waffle Experience • The Royal Christmas Fair, The Hague
Leonardo Hotel Almere City Centre Almere (predicted)
Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark Amsterdam
Carlton Beach Hotel Scheveningen, The Hague
See page 63 for full description 4 Nights Bed & Breakfast Based on a Thursday arrival The Hague Marriott Hotel Den Haag, The Hague plus
See page 64 for full description 3 Nights Half Board 1 Night Bed & Breakfast Based on a Thursday arrival
See page 63 for full description 3 Nights Half Board
See page 62 for full description 2 Nights Half Board 1 Night B&B on the last night
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