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.

AMSTERDAM, 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.

AMSTERDAM

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.

HEINEKEN 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..

DUTCH 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.

AMSTERDAM

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.