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Sample Itineraries
The sample programmes for Utrecht have been created to inspire.
The Castle Route
The province of Utrecht can be regarded as the Loire Region of the Netherlands, with castles and country estates all around. For example: the Utrecht Ridge and Amelisweerd just further down the road. Not only worth considering a guided tour in one of the castles, but also an ideal spot for a scenic walk.
9 – 9:45 a.m. Utrecht – Amerongen Castle
By coach to Amerongen Castle.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Amerongen Castle
Discover the place where the last Emperor of Germany first lived in exile in the Netherlands for 18 months.
11:30 a.m. – 12 noon Amerongen Castle – Huis Doorn
Travelling by coach, the group takes the same route Emperor Wilhelm II took to Huis Doorn.
12 noon – 2:30 p.m. Huis Doorn
After lunch, visit the place where Emperor Wilhelm II lived until his death.
2:30 – 3 p.m. Huis Doorn – Slot Zuylen Castle
By coach to Slot Zuylen Castle.
3 – 5 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle
Follow in the footsteps of the best known resident and revolutionary, Belle van Zuylen.
5 – 5:30 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle – De Haar Castle
By coach to the biggest castle in the Netherlands.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. De Haar Castle
After walking in the beautiful gardens follows dinner in restaurant Koetshuis de Haar.
8:30 – 9 p.m. De Haar Castle – Utrecht
By coach returning to Utrecht.
Holland within the hour
Looking for typical Dutch icons? Castles, traditional costumes and Soestdijk Palace, for instance? These and other gems are all within a short distance from the city of Utrecht. As a hub of the Dutch road network, all these places are within one hour’s drive by coach from the Dom City. Come and discover it yourself!
9 – 9:30 a.m. Utrecht – De Haar Castle
By coach to De Haar Castle.
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. De Haar Castle
A trip to the biggest and most enchanting castle of the Netherlands.
11:30 a.m. – 12 noon De Haar Castle – Bunschoten-Spakenburg
By coach to the traditional fishing village of Bunschoten-Spakenburg.
12 noon – 3 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Traditional costumes and the ancient Spakenburg harbour. Discover this gem within a stone’s throw from the city of Utrecht!
3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg – Soestdijk Palace
By coach to Soestdijk Palace.
3:45 – 5 p.m. Soestdijk Palace
A guided tour through the private quarters of the Royal family.
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Soestdijk Palace – Utrecht
By coach returning to Utrecht.
6 p.m. – 20.30 p.m. Dinner
The former Court House has been transformed into a restaurant aptly called “De Rechtbank” (The Court House).