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The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

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Overview

This day tour brings you to the most histroric sites and scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. On this tour, you will know stories about the history of the Netherlands.

In the beginning of our journey, we will visit Rotterdam, which has Europe's largest seaport. Rotterdam is known for its maritime heritage and modern architecture. The near-complete destruction of the city centre in the World War II has resulted in a varied architectural landscape.

After that, we will travel to Delft, which is famous for its blue pottery. You would have time to seat on the market square to have lunch here.

In the afternoon, we will go to the political city of the Netherlands: The Hague. It is the administrative and royal capital of the Netherlands and its seat of government.

This tour offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mecedes brand) with maximum 8 persons; and a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler).

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What's Included

✓ Included

Entance Ticket Madurodam OR to Royal Delft Factory (depending on option selected)
1 bottled water per person
Hotel pick-up service

✗ Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

The first stop in our journey is Market Hall in Rotterdam. It is the largest, most beautiful and fashionable market in the world. There are nearly 11,000 m2 of indoor paintings on the walls, which are currently the largest indoor paintings in the world. It is an open market, you could see almost all tranditional Dutch food here, such as: cheese, haring fish, stroopwafel, etc.

Stop 2

This St. Lawrence Church is the only remnant of the medieval city of Rotterdam. It is also the first all-stone building in Rotterdam. The church is destroyed in the Second World War, after several repairs it has retained its current magnificent building. In addition to its church function, nowadays it is also used as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and other activities.

Stop 3

The Old Harbour is the oldest port in Rotterdam. It was built in 1350. There are many historical buildings around here. The port nowadays is full with bars and restaurants. It is a pleasant place to enjoy the views and the food here. You could still see some old barges and modern yachts moored here. This is a great place for a casual walk.

Stop 4

Cube houses are a set of innovative houses built in Rotterdam. It is designed based on the concept of "living as an urban roof": high density housing with sufficient space on the ground level, since its main purpose is to optimise the space inside. The cube of a conventional house is turned 45 degrees, and rested it upon a hexagon-shaped pylon.

Stop 5

Erasmus Bridge is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge. It crosses the Nieuwe Maas River in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city. The Erasmus Bridge is Rotterdam's most important landmark and is even part of the city's official logo.

Stop 6

Euromast is an observation tower in Rotterdam, It was specially built for the 1960 Floriade Flower Expo, and is a listed monument since 2010. Euromast is the highest building of the Netherlands, it is also a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

Stop 7

Delft is a popular tourist destination and famous for its historical connections with the reigning House of Orange-Nassau for its blue pottery. In Delft, you would enjoy the view at the city center and have lunch here.

Stop 8

The City Hall in Delft is a Renaissance style building on the Markt across from the Nieuwe Kerk. It is the seat of the city's government as well as a popular venue for civic wedding ceremonies. Most administrative functions have been transferred to an office inside the Delft railway station building.

Stop 9

The New Church is a Protestant church in the city of Delft. The building is located on Delft Market Square (Markt), opposite to the City Hall. The church tower was completed in 1872, is the second highest in the Netherlands, after the Domtoren in Utrecht.

Stop 10

There are many restaurants, bars, shops on the market square. You would have a walk here and have lunch at your own choice.

Stop 11

【Choose one place to visit. We go either Madurodam or Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory. We don't visit both places. You could choose one of two places】The Royal Delft Factory is a Dutch manufacturer of Delft Blue earthenware. It is the only remaining factory out of 32 that were established in Delft during the 17th century. Today, Royal Delft has been active for over 360 years, you would see live painting there.

Stop 12

【Choose one place to visit. We go either Madurodam or Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory. We don't visit both places. You could choose one of two places】Madurodam is a 1.8 square kilometers miniature ‘city’ / park and tourist attraction in The Hague. It is home to a range of 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities and large developments. In 1972, it became the smallest city in the world. The city brings together more than 120 famous buildings and historical sites in the Netherlands.

Stop 13

The Peace Palace is an international law administrative building in The Hague. It houses the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague Academy of International Law and the Peace Palace Library.

Stop 14

Noordeinde Palace is one of the three official palaces of the Dutch royal family. It has been used as the official workplace of King Willem-Alexander since 2013.

Stop 15

The House of Representatives is part of the parliament. It plays an important role in drafting laws, monitors the government and decides whether a cabinet (or minister) has enough confidence.

Stop 16

Binnenhof was built primarily in the 13th century, the Gothic castle originally functioned as residence of the counts of Holland and became the political centre of the Dutch Republic in 1584. It is the oldest Parliament building in the world still in use.