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THE
MAGIC OF THE IJSSELMEER
a
cycling holidays through an unexpected Holland
Cycling around the IJsselmeer is an
extraordinary experience! The lake was formed in 1932, after the damming
of the former ‚Zuiderzee’. Before the 20th century, there were
around the lake many small but lively villages where tousands of
families lived from fishing. This belongs entirely to the past now.
Today, the IJsselmeer is especially known for the indescribable silence
and for the beautiful nature. On the banks of the lake, you will
discover charming villages and towns. Enjoy the views over the water,
the green forests and the enchanting dutch polder landscapes!
Highlights:
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Paesi
storici, molto pittoreschi (Amersfoort, Edam, Kampen, Bolsward,…)
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Il bellissimo paesaggio del Veluwe, polder…
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Le
tipiche case contadine della Frisia, tradizioni e cultura.
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L’ospitalità olandese
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Programme
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Day
1
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Arrival
in Nunspeet.
Nunspeet
is situated in the middle of the beautiful nature of the ‚Veluwe’.
Around Nunspeet, old farms, green meadow-land and wooded banks
can be admired. That is why this village is called the ‚ pearl
of the Veluwe’.
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Day
2
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Nunspeet
- Amersfoort (ca. 60 km)
The first cycling day brings us to Amersfoort, a town where
history is still alive. Behind the old walls, you can walk
through the cosy streets. It is also the perfect place to go
shopping.
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Day
3
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Amersfoort
– Purmerend (ca. 68 km)
On the third day, we cycle to Purmerend. On the way to
Purmerend, a very interesting sight is the Naarden-Vesting, one
of the best preserved fortifications in Europe. The landscape is
dominated by the ancient bog ‚Eemland’.
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Day
4
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Purmerend
– Enkhuizen (ca. 56 km)
On the way to Enkhuizen, you should really visit Edam, very
famous for its excellent cheese! Another place to see is the ‘Broeker
harbour’. Our destination, Enkhuizen, was in the ‘Golden
Century’ a leading port. Today Enkhuizen
is an important centre for the tulip cultivation, an
agricultural market and a town loved by turist.
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Day
5
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Enkhuizen
– Harich/Balk (ca. 38 km)
This cycling tour will guide us through the typical Frisian
landscapes. Stavoren for example has become very popular as the
Eleven Cities Tour passes over there. |
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Day
6
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Harich/Balk
- Zwartsluis (ca. 64 km)
Between Harich/Balk and Zwartsluis, we will cycle through the
national park ‚De Weerribben’, an ancient peat moor area.
The former fortress Swartsluys is today the place to be for
water sporters.
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Day
7
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Zwartsluis
– Nunspeet (ca. 48 km)
The most outstanding place of interest on the way to Nunspeet
is Kampen, once a Hanzestadt. This city has not less than 500
monuments. After having passed the small village Noordeinde, we
are back in the‚ Veluwe’ landscape, and after again an
unforgettable cycling trip, we arrive back in Nunspeet.
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Day
8
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Departure
after breakfast
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The
tour includes:
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7
nights in *** and **** star hotels
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Room
with private facilities
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7
times breakfast buffet
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if
booked: 7 diners with 3 courses
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use
of swimming pool in Swartsluis
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luggage
transport (1 piece per persona / till 20 chilo's)
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turist
taxes
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maps
and tourist information
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road book in
English
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back-up
service hotline (also in the weekend)
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insurance
The
tour doesn't include:
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The
ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren (€15,00 p.p.)
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everything
not mentioned under 'Included in this tour'.
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Period
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departures
every day from 21
April to 22 September 2012 (last departure day)
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Level
1/2
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easy
and flat, available for all cyclists and families.
The ascent and descent is less then 100 meter. The daily
distances are between 38 and 68 km. Routes are easy to follow,
because you cycle mainly along well signed cycle paths and quiet
country roads.
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Prices
2012
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Per
person in double room € 469,00 p.p.
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Supplement
single room €
120,00
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Supplement
half board €
149,00
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Reduction |
with
two adults in a double room 0-2
year 100% ; 3-6 year
50%; 7-12 year
25%; 3° person in triple 10% |
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Bike
rental (city bike)
€ 55,00 |
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Participants |
Minimum
two persons (single traveller on request) |
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