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- English
- Dutch
WHAT TO EXPECT
Upon meeting your guide at the designated location, head for Keukenhof Gardens. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you go through the bulb flower region surrounding Lisse in the Dutch countryside. When you arrive at Keukenhof Gardens, take a self-guided walk to see themed gardens and flower sculptures while you stroll among acres of vivid tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Next, visit Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action. Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands and sample some cheeses by visiting a cheese farm called Catharina Hoeve.
Volendam is a charming village to the northeast of Amsterdam. It is one of the most picturesque places in Holland. It’s known for its colorful wooden houses and the old fishing boats in its harbor, which is lined with seafood vendors.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Driver guide name and mobile number are provided 24 hours in advance. Driver guide will pick up passengers from their hotel in the Amsterdam area, Schiphol Airport, Cruise ports: Amsterdam Terminal or Felison Ijmuiden.
Itinerary
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1Keukenhof
Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in the world. Millions of bulbs are planted in the 32 hectares of gardens and 15 kilometers of walkways throughout this visit. The grounds are covered in a multitude of vividly colored spring bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and others. Explore the historical garden, the Japanese garden, and the English garden. At the Keukenhof Gardens, you will receive your skip-the-line entrance tickets which are included in this excursion. Before entering, the tour guide or your driver/guide will provide an introduction to Keukenhof and the story behind it. You can then self-explore the gardens and pavilions at your leisure.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Zaanse Schans
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a collection of functional windmills, wooden homes, stables, and shops may be seen in the windmill town of Zaanse Schans, which is an outdoor museum. All of these structures were relocated here starting in 1961, revitalizing the Zaan region’s most profitable era. Enter one windmill which is included in your excursion, and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Het Jonge Schaap
Entrance ticket to Het Jonge Schaap windmill which is a saw windmill. Speak to the windmill master and get a detailed introduction about the power of windmills, function and the engineering behind it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
Nothing says “Dutch” like cheese! Visit the Catharina Hoeve Farm to sample some cheeses.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
Still manufacturing wooden shoes using the same old machinery that was used more than a century ago. Both young and elderly find the process to be a fascinating spectacle.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Volendam
You will visit the iconic dike in Volendam with a view on the lakeside. Visit a cheese shop still making cheese using a traditional Dutch method, and join a demonstration about Volendam cheese. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel. Here you can have a traditional fish for lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Amsterdam North
Enjoy a drive through the picturesque countryside of north Amsterdam on your way back. You'll appreciate more of this beautiful country.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining tour time is allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- Minivan is not adequate for transporting wheelchairs. However, foldable scooters may fit. Please inquire.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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