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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
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Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Amsterdam

    2 nights

  • Haarlem

    2 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
4hrs 7mins
Standard class

LondonAmsterdam

Board the Eurostar which will whisk you across the Kent countryside and through the Channel Tunnel. Enjoy changing landscape as you breeze across the continent, crossing French Flanders and Belgium before arriving in the Netherlands.
Stay
2 nights
Amsterdam

Amsterdam

The capital and most populous city of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is known for its art, colourful architecture and myriad canals. It's also packed with fascinating museums and independent shops, and has thriving food and nightlife scenes.

Hotel Estherea

Where you could stay2 nights

Hotel Estherea

Byway favourite
This family-run hotel in the heart of Amsterdam has plush rooms with colourful decor. Thereโ€™s also a gym and wood-panelled guests-only bar; and they're well-known for the wonderful breakfasts.

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Room details
Room: Family room
Board: Room_only

Recommendations

  • While away an afternoon exploring the canals and cobbled streets of Amsterdam’s famous Nine Streets, home to independent coffee shops and quirky boutiques. 

  • Hop on the free ferry from behind Central Station with your bike and cycle along the Ijsselmeer coast to Durgerdam. You can also head on out into the countryside to see the quaint villages of Nieuwendam, Ransdorp and Zunderdorp. Noord is leafy and scenic and home to the Noorderpark.

  • Spend time in the quieter side of the Jordaan area. It’s home to plant-filled streets, chic cafés and some great restaurants.

Journey
0hrs 19mins
Standard class

AmsterdamHaarlem

Hop onto the train for the quick journey to Haarlem. Smell the sea in the air as you alight the train at Haarlem's pretty station.
Stay
2 nights
Haarlem

Haarlem

Just a short hop from Amsterdam, Haarlem brims with rich history, medieval character, and an authentic charm of its own. The city's 'brown cafes' offer a traditional Dutch pub experience, while its diverse culinary scene, undoubtedly influenced by the capital, ranges from Michelin-starred restaurants to neighbourhood eateries. Despite its modest size, Haarlem also packs a punch for culture: the Frans Hals Museum features an exemplary 17th-century art collection, and the Teylers Museum is the Netherlands' oldest, with exhibits spanning art, natural history, and science.

Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts

Where you could stay2 nights

Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts

This homely B&B is set in an impressive stone building, a two minute walk from Haarlemโ€™s main square. Rooms are light and simple, breakfasts are hearty and hosts Henk and Anne Marie are friendly and provide a warm welcome.

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Room details
Room: Standard room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Drift through Haarlem's canals and rivers on a rental boat. If you've got all day, the five-hour Mooie Nel route is a great way to explore the city from the water.
  • Hop onto the local bus for the short journey to the beach. The white sand stretches as far as the eye can see and the the North Sea waves make for an invigorating dip.

  • Join the locals in an afternoon drink in one of the café terraces on the main square – it's great spot for cathedral views and people watching.

Journey
0hrs 19mins
Standard class

HaarlemAmsterdam

Journey
4hrs 13mins
Standard class

AmsterdamLondon

Take the Eurostar from Amsterdam to London and watch the Netherlands turn into the UK from your seat.

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