Highlights of South Holland

Your tour starts with your arrival in Leiden, a charming university city with a rich history and vibrant atmosphere. Explore the city and its unique culture, taking in its beautiful historic architecture and bustling streets. Leiden is also known for its delicious local cuisine, with plenty of cafés and restaurants offering traditional Dutch treats like stroopwafels, bitterballen, and fresh herring.

The adventure continues as you hop on your bike and ride through the stunning dunes towards The Hague. This stately city is known for its grandeur and international allure, with impressive landmarks like the Peace Palace, the Binnenhof parliament complex, and the royal palace.

After exploring The Hague, you’ll continue your journey to Delft, a city famous for its blue pottery, painter Vermeer, and William of Orange. Here, you can explore the city’s rich history and enjoy the picturesque canals and narrow streets.

Next day on the tour takes you to Rotterdam, a world-renowned port city that has become a hub of modern architecture, design, and cultural innovation. Known as “Manhattan on the Maas“, Rotterdam boasts a stunning skyline that reflects its resilience and rebuilding after World War II.

You can witness this transformation firsthand by visiting iconic landmarks like the Cube Houses, the Markthal, and the Erasmus Bridge. Rotterdam is also home to many impressive museums, galleries, and cultural attractions, making it a must-visit destination for art and design enthusiasts.

The fourth day offers a change of pace as you cycle through the stunning polder landscape to Kinderdijk, where you’ll see the famous windmills that have become a symbol of the Netherlands. Here, you can learn about the history of these iconic structures and how they were used to reclaim land from the sea.

The tour continues through the silver town of Schoonhoven before arriving in Gouda, a city known for its beautiful St. John’s church with its 72 stained glass windows. You can explore the charming city center, visit the local cheese market, or simply relax and take in the city’s peaceful atmosphere.

On the last day of cycling, the tour takes a scenic route back to Leiden, through the picturesque lake area around Nieuwkoop. This breathtaking landscape has inspired many romantic painters and is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. You can cycle at your own pace, taking in the beauty of the area and stopping to admire the wildlife or enjoy a picnic by the water.

Time to say goodbye to Holland. You can extend your trip with sightseeing of local attractions.