FULL: Day trip to Utrecht with DAF PV
Saturday, 14 September, 2024
Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and originated as a Roman fort. During the industrial revolution, Utrecht was the center of the national steel and railway industry. It is now an important hub for roads and railways in the Netherlands. Utrecht Centraal is the largest train station in the Netherlands, serving over 57 million passengers per year.
The city is known as the "Domstad" due to the Dom Tower, the symbol of the city and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands at a height of 112.32 meters. Utrecht is a vibrant city with always something to do. It offers a mix of historical beauty and modern liveliness. Visit the Centraal Museum and get to know Utrecht's heroes like Dick Bruna. Explore the historic streets and courtyards and enjoy the cozy atmosphere on and around the canals. There are numerous cafes where you can enjoy a drink, parks where you can relax with a good book, and bustling squares where street artists entertain you with their skills. Every corner of the city has its own unique atmosphere.
Schedule:
08:30 AM
We will depart at 08:30 AM from DAF Eindhoven. You can park your car at P28, which is the parking next to the PV-Pavilion.
10:00 AM
Around 10:00 AM, we expect to arrive in Utrecht and start at "De Winkel van Sinkel" for a delicious cup of coffee or tea with pastry.
11:00 AM
After our coffee with pastry, around 11:00 AM, we will split into groups of 15 people and take a 1.5-hour guided walk through Utrecht with a city guide. We will visit the historic canals, discover the story of the "Oudegracht" with its cozy waterfront terraces, walk under the Dom Tower, learn what the Winkel van Sinkel used to be, how Vredenburg got its name, and why there were so many breweries in the city. A city walk along the highlights of Utrecht.
12:30 PM
After the city walk, you can explore Utrecht on your own for the rest of the afternoon.
04:30 PM
The tour bus will be ready to take us back to DAF Eindhoven, where we will arrive around 06:00 PM.
DAF PV offers this enjoyable day trip to Utrecht for members* at €25.00 per person. (Non-members pay €35.00 per person but can only join if there are still available spots).
After June 27, 2024, you will receive a confirmation of your registration.
*The member price of €25.00 applies to members and their household members!