Cycling in Leiden

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When walking through Leiden its rich history still seems very much alive. This is where Rembrandt was born and developed his painting skills and where Carolus Clusius, head botanist at the University in Leiden from 1590 cultivated the bulbs which thrived in the Dutch climate. Thus an industry was born. Leiden has 12 museums, all worth a visit. The priceless and unique collections on show enjoy international fame. Leiden’s atmosphere is largely determined by the first university in Holland (1575), which has developed into a world-famous centre of science, while its many students contribute to the lively and convivial atmosphere in the city.

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Main attractions are the Museum of Antiquities with an excellent collection of artefacts, the Hortus Botanicus one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, first planted in 1578 and the Pieterskerk with the tomb of John Robinson, leader of the Pilgrim Fathers. Most of the sights are very close to each other, on or near the Rapenburg, a major canal in the center. Leiden has a large number of shops in the historic city centre. Also, every Wednesday and Saturday a large general market is held along the banks of the Rhine (Rijn), a market that has existed for over 900 years! A great diversity in restaurants establishes Leiden as a truly culinary city too.

leiden-canal leiden-centrum

Leiden is also known as one of the places where some of the Pilgrims (as well as some of the first settlers of New Amsterdam) lived for a time in the early 17th century before their departure to the New World.

Sample Itinerary Bicycling Leiden, Holland

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Arrival and information
Bicycle tour Leiden region
Optional activities to be decided
Boat trip through canals of Leiden

Bicycle tour region Leiden
(3 hours)

Excursion to the coast of Leiden
(4 hours)
Museum with guide

 

Tour center of Leiden with guide(2 hours)
Painting workshop

Quick Facts about bicycle program in Leiden


PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  1. Small groups: up to 15 participants

  2. Duration 1 week

  3. Designed for active travellers who prefer around 50/50 organized activities with free time

  4. Low bureaucracy

INCLUDED IN BICYCLE PROGRAM LEIDEN

  1. Transfers from and to Amsterdam’s airport

  2. Bicycle for the week

  3. 7 nights lodging and breakfast in a Hotel in the center of Leiden

  4. Painting workshop

  5. Museum visits

  6. Tour center of Leiden with guide

  7. Canal excursion

  8. Full-coverage health and accident insurance

  9. Bilingual staff

  10. Materials, equipment and value-added taxes

  11. Entrances to museum De Lakenhal in Leiden

  12. Value-added taxes

  13. Low bureaucracy

Not included: Transportation outside of excursions, meals, personal expenses

START DATES OF CULTURAL PROGRAM LEIDEN

  • May 7, 2007

  • Jun. 14, 2007

  • July 16, 2007

  • Aug. 6, 2007

  • Sept. 10, 2007

  • Oct. 8, 2007

COST PER PERSON FOR CULTURAL PROGRAM LEIDEN

1825 EUR (2492 USD) for 1 week (7 nights) + list of included items mentioned above.

Payment is in euros.

Dollar amounts are approximate and may fluctuate with daily exchange rates. All itineraries and prices are subject to change. Full payment is due before arrival. There is a 50 euros surcharge for payments made after arrival.

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Note: Discounts for groups of 8 or more. Payment is in euros. Dollar amounts are approximate and may fluctuate with daily exchange rates. All itineraries and prices are subject to change. Full payment is due before arrival. There is a 50 euros surcharge for payments made after arrival.