AMSTERDAM | VOLENDAM | ZAANSE SCHANS
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, known for its artistic heritage and elaborate canal systems. On this 7-day tour of charming Holland, discover Golden Age treasures at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Tour the Dutch countryside and explore an antique windmill, still functioning today; take a canal tour and sip perfectly chilled beer at the Heineken Brewery.
Highlights:
- Tour of Amsterdam including Dutch Countryside & Windmills
- Fast-track Heineken Experience
- Small-group tour of Dutch museums
Package Includes:
- Total 6 nights accommodation; Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
- Private transfers and touring as per itinerary
- Continental breakfast daily; other meals as indicated
- Hotel taxes and service charges**
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Optional Add-Ons Tours
- Keukenhof Garden Tour (March-May)
- Tour of Rotterdam, Delft & The Hauge
Price as indicated valid July 11, 2020, based on two passengers travelling together. Subject to availability at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events. Blackout periods may apply.
International airfare not included.
Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality. Entrance fees to Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake & Cave not included; paid locally.
**European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.
Tour Code: EU3020
Itinerary
Day 1
AMSTERDAM Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, known for its unique heritage, canal systems and picturesque houses. Welcome by our local representatives, and private transfer to your hotel.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 2
BreakfastAMSTERDAM, DUTCH COUNTRYSIDE & WINDMILLS After breakfast, enjoy a full-day shared tour of Amsterdam including all the most popular sites, plus head out to the Dutch Countryside to discover two of Holland’s traditional villages, Volendam and Zaanse Schans, where most of the iconic windmills and idyllic scenery in the country are found. Go inside an antique, working windmill and see how it is still being used today; experience a live demonstration by one of the few remaining clog makers in this area. Take a boat trip on IJsselmeer Lake and enjoy a cheese tasting at a traditional factory.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 3
Breakfast / LunchAMSTERDAM Breakfast. Enjoy your day at leisure. Amsterdam is internationally known as the most bicycle-friendly capital city in the world; perhaps rent a bicycle and explore on your own. Stop at Vondelpark to relax and enjoy the sun while having a picnic. Take some time to indulge in some of the most distinct flavours of the Netherlands: stroopwafels, thin baked waffles with syrup filling, local pickled herring and jenever, great Dutch gin.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 4
BreakfastHEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Breakfast. Learn about Heineken’s heritage, brewing process, innovations, sponsorship's and what it takes to serve a star on a self-guided tour with fast-track admission to the Heineken Experience. Admire the massive copper vats that were used to brew the very first Heineken drafts as you learn about the enchanting Dutch company. The company’s original advertisements plaster the walls, providing a charming touch to the scenery. Included on the tour is the opportunity to draft your own beer in the Heineken Museum bar; then relax with two free drinks. After your tour, take some time wander through Albert Cuyp Markt, the largest in all of Europe. In this Latin Quarter of the city called De Pijp, you can find many exotic shops, creative and craft businesses, and cozy cafés and restaurants..
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 5
BreakfastDUTCH ART & CANAL CRUISE After breakfast, begin a full-day, small-group tour highlighting Holland’s world-class collection of fine art, and its Dutch masters. From the Rijksmuseum, the largest art museum in Holland, to the world-famous Van Gogh Museum, view the world through the eyes of some of the Netherlands most beloved artists. Visit the Diamond Museum Amsterdam, one of the largest collections of diamond jewelry ever assembled, showcasing a dazzling display of how this most precious of jewels is worn. Take a cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canals district; see quaint houseboats, historical mansions and spectacular churches, all carefully restored and maintained by UNESCO.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 6
BreakfastAMSTERDAM Breakfast. Enjoy your day at leisure. Depending on the time of year you are visiting, take a tour of the Keukenhof Garden (March-May), or visit Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague on a day tour from Amsterdam. Always popular, consider a visit of Anne Frank House & her Secret Annex; book early as space always sells out.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Standard Room ★★★★
Day 7
Breakfast
AMSTERDAM — HOME After breakfast at your hotel, check out. Transfer to the airport to begin your home-bound journey.
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.