Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Hague Royal Christmas Fair, Delft Pottery and Amsterdam Light Festival
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Amsterdam Light Festival - Spin Me a Yarn_Studio Vertigo - Artist Impression ©Amsterdam Light Festival
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Amsterdam Light Festival - Gate lit up - Artist Impression ©Amsterdam Light Festival
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Amsterdam Light Festival - Bloomlight - Artist Impression ©Amsterdam Light Festival
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The Hague, Netherlands
Holland’s most beautiful Christmas market takes place in the historic centre of The Hague where you will see dozens of Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine and an almost daily visit from the one and only Santa Claus.
During the dark winter months of December and January, the open-air light exhibition ‘Light Festival Amsterdam‘ transforms the Amsterdam canals into a unique canvas for light art with more than 20 wondrous works of art on show on a route along Amsterdam’s canals.
Dates
December 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Suggested Itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais and continue your journey through France and Belgium and on to The Hague, in Holland. After check-in, dinner will be at the hotel this evening.
Day 2
Royal Delft and the Royal Christmas Fair
After breakfast, make the short drive to nearby Delft for a visit to the factory museum of Royal Delft Blue Pottery where you can see the production process and the option to make some festive purchases in their on site shop. Return to The Hague in time for the opening of the Royal Christmas Fair at around 12.00 noon and spend the rest of the day strolling around the stalls. It is located in the historic heart of The Hague in the middle of the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, embassies, museums and attractive shopping areas such as the Denneweg, the Plaats and the Plein.
With dozens of Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, atmospheric fires, mulled wine and an almost daily visit from the one and only Santa Claus, this 19-day Christmas market is a real highlight. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities and musical performances also makes this Christmas market well worth a visit!
Day 3
Amsterdam and the Light Festival
Depart after breakfast for a full day to explore this cosmopolitan city, stroll along the tree-lined canals and preserved 17th century gabled houses. During the day, Amsterdam has plenty to offer. It is awash with museums and galleries for those with an interest in art such as the incomparable Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank’s House or the Rijksmuseum. Or why not engage in a Heineken experience? During the month of December the city also has an Ice Village with an ice rink and the main exhibition centre will become a winter-wonderland (dates to be confirmed for 2025).
In the early evening Amsterdam comes even more alive with its Light Festival. During a 1.1/4 hour cruise along the canals you will see light sculptures created by leading artists and beautifully illuminated buildings and bridges in this outdoor light exhibition. Or you can sit in one of the many canal side cafes, bars or restaurants and watch the water glisten with the reflected lights.
The festival usually takes place from end November – mid January (2025/2026 dates to be confirmed) and are open from about 5.00pm – 10.00 or 11.00pm daily).
Day 4
Return to UK
Depart after breakfast and drive to Calais for the ferry across to the UK, and home.
| Departure date | 4 days/3 nights | Single Supplement |
| December 2025 (Royal Christmas Fair and Amsterdam Lights) | Price on request | Price on request |
Note: The Amsterdam Light Festival continues into January and Greatdays can tailor-make a specific tour to feature this event.
