Discover The Netherlands Tour (from Amsterdam)

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(17 reviews)

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour gives you an unforgettable experience of The Netherlands! Visit 5 iconic destinations in 4 different provinces in 1 day. See the windmills of the Zaanse Schans in all its morning glory, admire the world famous Afsluitdijk, walk through Sloten, one of the legendary "Frisian eleven cities", stop by at the historic fishing village of Urk and get a sense of the middle-ages in the fortified Hansa- town of Elburg. This day-trip has it all!

What's Included

Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
- Optional activities Zaanse Schans
Lunch, food, beverages (additional to free snack-pack)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our van / minibus picks you up in Amsterdam at "De Ruyterkade", opposite number 5, where the "Kamer van Koophandel" (Chamber of Commerce) is located.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zaanse Schans

    One of the top-sights of the country. Water, windmills, wooden houses, this is where the past comes alive!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Afsluitdijk

    This 32 kilometer long water barrier is the most impressive example of Dutch water management. It connects the provinces of Noord Holland and Friesland.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This picturesque place is the smallest of the “eleven cities” of the province of Friesland. We walk along the canal with its beautiful old houses with a variety of typical Dutch gables.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We also stop by at the charming fishing village of Urk, where you’ll stroll along the lighthouse and the old church by the sea. This place used to be an island before the man-made province of Flevoland was created.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Last but not least we pay a visit to Elburg. The fifteenth-century entrance gate leads you into a medieval town where time stood still. The list of monuments you’ll find here is impressive and even parts of the old city wall remain.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with Limited Physical movement
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