The Royal Tour

This journey leads you through the Netherlands’ most meaningful royal locations — three cities that together tell the full story of the House of Orange. You’ll explore the historic heart of Delft, where Willem van Oranje lived, worked and left a legacy that shaped the nation. In The Hague, the modern seat of the monarchy, you walk through elegant quarters lined with palaces, ceremonial buildings and the institutions that define royal life today. The route concludes in Apeldoorn, where Paleis Het Loo offers an intimate look at the personal world of the Dutch royal family, from grand avenues and formal gardens to the quieter spaces behind the façade.

apeldoorn et le cafe paris

Stay in places that reflect the royal story

Your nights are spent in boutique hotels chosen for their atmosphere, comfort and sense of place. Each stay puts you right in the historic center, close to the palaces, ceremonial squares and elegant streets that shaped the Dutch royal family’s world. From Delft’s princely heritage to The Hague’s courtly neighborhoods and the stately calm around Apeldoorn, these small, characterful hotels keep you connected to the places where the monarchy lived, governed and celebrated tradition. They make it easy to feel part of the royal story — from the moment you wake up to the moment you step outside into the heart of Dutch history.

Bright yellow Dutch trains at Den Haag Centraal on a quiet platform.

Seamless navigation

Travel effortlessly between the most beautiful historic towns, with every transfer thoughtfully arranged and every step clearly guided. Smooth connections, smart routing and seamless coordination ensure you move through the Netherlands with ease — so the journey becomes just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves.

herfst in de tuinen, paleis het loo 810a2563

Unique traveling, unique experiences

Every journey is shaped around the moments that make this northern Dutch Masters route unforgettable — wandering Haarlem’s artistic streets, tracing Rembrandt’s early world in Leiden, and exploring Delft’s serene canals and Vermeer‑era landmarks. From intimate museums to quiet studio quarters and the neighborhoods where these painters lived and worked, each day offers a close‑up connection to the stories behind the masterpieces. Thoughtfully curated experiences turn this trip into something truly personal.

paleis noordeinde richie chan shutterstock 2495606823 1200x667 1

Superior Personal Service

Our team is dedicated to providing superior traveller service and ensuring complete satisfaction. During your trip you can connect via WhatsApp in case you have any questions or concerns. Dutch Grand Tours is here for you!

What is included in your Tour!

  • Handpicked boutique hotels in exceptional, central locations
  • Guided tours and curated activities as outlined in your itinerary
  • Clear, intuitive navigation instructions so you always know where to go next
  • Remote travel assistance on the ground, available whenever you need support
  • Beautifully designed digital travel documents with all essential details in one place
  • Local insights and recommendations, including on‑demand activity bookings tailored to your interests
  • Flexible pacing that balances discovery with calm, unhurried moments

Tour Itinerary

paleis het loo bassecour 2023

Whether you travel from Schiphol, Amsterdam Central Station or somewhere else in The Netherlands, we will get you sorted! The trip itinerary here below departs from Amsterdam Central station. Journey schedules are pretty flexible as trains depart at least twice per hour. So don’t worry if you run a bit late or are an early bird, we’ll get you en route!

Day 1 -Leaving Amsterdam CS in the morning, you’ll travel straight to Delft — the city where the story of the Dutch monarchy truly begins. After check‑in and lunch, a guided walk introduces you to Delft’s most significant royal places: the Prinsenhof, where Willem van Oranje lived and worked, the courtyards and alleys that shaped his daily world, and the historic streets where the early foundations of the Dutch state were laid. As you move through the center, you’ll trace the first chapters of the House of Orange in the very places where decisions were made that changed the country’s future. You’ll stay in a boutique hotel in the heart of the city, surrounded by Delft’s calm, historic rhythm. We’ll share our favorite lunch and dinner spots, or help you secure a table for a relaxed first evening — the perfect start to your royal journey.

Day 2 – Your morning begins in Delft’s Grote Kerk, where generations of the Dutch royal family are laid to rest. It’s a quiet, impressive place that brings the early history of the House of Orange into clear focus. After your visit, you’ll return to the hotel, collect your luggage and take the short train ride to The Hague — the city where the monarchy lives and works today. In the afternoon, you’ll explore The Hague by bike. This gentle ride takes you past Paleis Noordeinde, the Royal Stables, the Hofkwartier and the ceremonial streets that still shape the rhythm of the court. You’ll cycle through elegant neighborhoods, past government buildings and along leafy lanes that reveal both the formal and the everyday world of the modern monarchy.

Day 3 – Your morning in The Hague is relaxed and unhurried. After breakfast, you’ll have time to stroll through the elegant streets around Paleis Noordeinde, enjoy a coffee in one of the courtly neighborhoods or simply take in the city’s refined atmosphere. Late morning, you’ll collect your luggage and take the train to Apeldoorn, where the calm of the Veluwe welcomes you. After check‑in and lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace — from leafy avenues to relaxed cafés and the gentle rhythm that defines Apeldoorn. It’s a soft, pleasant lead‑in to tomorrow’s visit to Paleis Het Loo.

Day 4 – After breakfast, you’ll leave your luggage at the hotel and head out for a relaxed morning. A pre‑arranged taxi brings you straight to Paleis Het Loo, where you’ll have all the time you need to wander through the grand avenues, formal gardens and the beautifully restored palace rooms. It’s an unhurried visit designed for pure enjoyment — a final deep dive into the personal world of the Dutch royal family. When you’re ready, your taxi brings you comfortably back to the hotel. In the late afternoon, you’ll collect your luggage and make your way to the station, ready to continue your journey after several days filled with royal stories, elegant cities and a calm, thoughtful rhythm that ties it all together.

Natures 02
Trees 02
Desserts 02
Desserts 02
Mountains 02
Mountains 02
Mountains 02
Snow Mountains 02
Trees Rivers 02
Scroll to Top
Review Your Cart
0
Add Coupon Code
Subtotal