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The Netherlands, a fiercely independent and open-minded country, is rich in cultural history and spectacular natural beauty. During the Golden Age, the Netherlands led the world in trade, maritime power and economic might. Today, it is known for groundbreaking architecture, green cities, and sustainable solutions to climate change.

Amsterdam, the country’s capital, is the city of Rembrandt, Anne Frank, and stroopwafels. It is filled with fascinating stories and spellbinding art and architecture that has stood the test of time. Stroll along some of its picturesque canals (designated as a UNESCO site) or get lost in one of its many (over 40!) art museums.

 

Regarded for its windmills, tulips, bicycles and cheese – The Netherlands has something for every traveler!

  • 7 Nights | 8 Days
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Tour Plan
Group meets at Airport. Flight departs for Amsterdam.

Upon arrival in Amsterdam, the tour escort will meet the group for transfer to their hotel via motor coach. After check in, the group will start a walking tour of Amsterdam. Highlights include:

    • Begijnhof,
    • Oude Kerk and the Amsterdam canal belt,
    • A Unesco World Heritage site.

Eat lunch at Albert Cuyp Market, then visit the famous Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the evening.

After breakfast at the hotel, explore the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, then visit the Anne Frank house. Time to reflect. After lunch, take a guided canal cruise through the city to see all the picturesque canal houses and bridges. Enjoy a few hours of free time in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the evening.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel via train (45 minutes) to The Hague, a city on the North Sea, home to U.N.’s International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. Take a guided tour of The Hague, highlights include:

    • Noordeinde Palace (official palace of the Dutch Royal Family)
    • Binnenhof Gothic castle – Parliament Building
    • The Mauritshuis
    • Vredespaleis (Peace Palace)

After lunch, visit Mauritshuis, a stunning museum full of Dutch masters with many Rembrandt and Vermeer paintings, then enjoy some free time to explore the area. Eat dinner at Spellenhuis, a sprawling three-story board game store and cafe in the city center. In The Boardroom you can play hundreds of games while enjoying their delicious food. Board train (45 minutes) and return to Amsterdam for the evening.

After breakfast at the hotel, board bus and travel to Zaanse Schans, a neighborhood in the Dutch town of Zaandam (approximately 30 minute drive). Historic windmills and distinctive green wooden houses were relocated here to recreate the look of an 18th/19th-century village. The Zaans Museum has regional costumes, model windmills and interactive exhibits. Enjoy a workshop on chocolate making or wooden clog carving. After lunch, spend some free time in Zaandam and do some souvenir shopping. Return to Amsterdam in the early evening and enjoy dinner with the group.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel via train (45 minutes) to Rotterdam, a contemporary, urban city, hub of global commerce and avant-garde architecture. Take a guided tour of Rotterdam, highlights include:

    • Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
    • Erasmus Bridge
    • Delfshaven
    • Witte de Withstraat
    • Kijk-Kubus (Cube Houses)

Visit Markthal, an iconic landmark and market filled with over 100 stalls and foodie joints. Eat lunch in Markthal, then do a bit of shopping. Travel to Oude Haven (Old Harbor), filled with restored historic boats and gorgeous walkways. Visit the Harbour Museum, an open-air home to the 19th-century Buffel ship, then enjoy dinner in Old Harbor. Board the train back to Amsterdam (45 minutes) and return to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, take a guided bike tour of the city. After lunch, visit the Rijksmuseum and take part in an intricate museum escape game. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the evening.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free morning on your last day in Amsterdam to do some strolling and shopping. Board transfer bus & depart for the airport.