6 Day Amsterdam and Beyond Self-Adventure

After Breakfast move to the meeting point of your tour Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague from Amsterdam. ­ Meeting point De Ruijterkade 34a, 1012 AA, Amsterdam Duration: 9h 30mins Live guide: English, German, Spanish Tour operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Start Time 9:30 Please be at meeting point 15 min before the tour starts. ­ What's included Full-day transport on a deluxe coach Guide on the bus (speaks English, Spanish and German) Tour on the bus through Amsterdam Entry to Madurodam, The Hague Walking tour through The Hague with photostops at the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, and the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) Free time in Delft Entry to the Royal Delft Blue Experience (earthenware factory), Delft Skip-the-line entry to Euromast Tower, Rotterdam ­ • Get collected from Amsterdam and see Holland's most exciting highlights in one day with absolutely zero transport worries • Marvel at the world in miniature at Madurodam en route to a tour of the world's oldest parliament building still in use in The Hague • See one of the last remaining factories of Delft Blue porcelain in Delft and get amazing city views of Rotterdam from the Euromast tower This Grand Holland Tour whisks you away from Amsterdam's busy center to Madurodam, a cool miniature city, to Binnenhof, the world's oldest parliament building in The Hague, and to the home of Delft Blue porcelain. Then it's off to Rotterdam to climb the Euromast for dazzling views. This is the only way to do Holland in a day! Take a happy Holland holiday, in one day! Meet your trusty guide in the center of Amsterdam and board your comfy bus to Madurodam in The Hague. This world-famous miniature city will amaze you with detailed scale replicas of the Netherland's most iconic buildings. Next you'll stroll through the pretty city center of The Hague and into the Binnenhof, the world's oldest parliament building still in use. You'll see Paleis Noordeinde and can even visit the Peace Palace - home to the International Court of Justice. Next stop: Delft. Get yourself lunch and then explore one of the last remaining factories of Delft Blue porcelain. You'll recognize the iconic whites and blues. Now it's time for Rotterdam, where you'll climb the city's highest structure - the 185-meter high Euromast tower. Get breathtaking views of the harbor, the Erasmus Bridge and more. ­ • Show your smartphone ticket at the departure point, the Tours & Tickets office, and you will be guided to the bus • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure • You will be back in Amsterdam at around 19:00

2025 is the 76th anniversary of Keukenhof The most beautiful garden in the world Start time 09:30 Meeting point: Amsterdam Central Station Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof by bus An audio guide will tell you all you need to know on the bus (optional) Direct transport from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and back with guaranteed seat on the bus Audio guide on the bus with information about the Netherlands, Dutch culture and the Bulb region (optional) Keukenhof entrance ticket Unguided free time in the park 'You have the option to choose between a guided bus tour and a non-guided bus tour. The guided bus tour has an audio guide available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Catalan, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew. Just choose the type of ticket you want in the booking module. Escape the city streets and travel to Keukenhof to wander along 15 kilometres of footpaths surrounded by more than seven million flowers. The Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands are world-famous, open less than two months a year and the largest flower gardens in all of Europe. ­ Because Keukenhof is only 40 kilometres from the city, our Amsterdam to Keukenhof bus will get you there quickly and leave you enough time to discover all the park has to offer. The direct transfer gets you from Amsterdam Central Station straight to the main entrance and into the park. ­ Free time at Keukenhof You can head straight into the park to discover it on your own, there is plenty to see and do. You can discover a world full of colourful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and many more in inspirational themed gardens, flower parades and beautiful flower shows. The millions of flower bulbs are planted by hand every year. ­ Take gorgeous pictures in front of the palm trees, hammocks and rustling flowerbeds at the Tropical Beach garden, discover the power of colours and rituals from other countries at the Culture garden and enjoy the balsamic fragrances of herbs such as mint, chamomile and lemon balm at the Green Tea garden. ­ And don’t miss out on the indoor flower shows! Dutch growers present their most stunning flowers here with floral displays changing every week, ranging from fragrant roses to hyacinths and tulips and from Chrysanthemums and Callas to Orchids.

Relax in the 'Little Venice' of the Netherlands, a cute car-free village! Duration: 9h Daily operations Start time 09:30 Meeting point: De Ruijterkade 34a Included in tour: Transport from Amsterdam city to Giethoorn and back Live guide Boat trip in Giethoorn Itinerary 9:30 AM - Meeting Point 10:00 AM - Transport to Giethoorn 2 hours•Unguided Watch the scenery unfold through the windows on the ride to Giethoorn (between 1.5 - 2.5 hours). 11:00 AM – Afsluitdijk 15 mins Take a short photo stop at Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands. ­ 12:30 PM - Arrival in Giethoorn 90 mins Some free time to stretch your legs. 2:00 PM – Cruise 60 mins See antique thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges, grazing horses and more on a canal cruise 3:00 PM - Free time to explore 2 hours 30 mins Wander around Giethoorn, check out the shops or enjoy an ice-cream. 5:30 PM - Transport to Amsterdam 2 hours Board the bus back to Amsterdam (between 1.5 - 2.5 hours). 8:00 PM - Arrival in Amsterdam Description Get a taste of 'real' Dutch life in the tiny car-free village of Giethoorn, known as the 'Little Venice' of the Netherlands! Take a guided stroll along the quaint streets and cruise the picturesque canals. See antique thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges and more. It's a change of scenery and a step back in time all in one! Sick of the hustle and bustle of big cities? Join this day trip from central Amsterdam and head to Giethoorn in the Northeast of the Netherlands, sometimes known as the 'Little Venice'. Here in this peaceful, picturesque corner of the Netherlands, you'll find boat-filled waterways, pretty footpaths, zero cars (they're banned here), and bicycle trails. Board your canal boat along with your live guide and photograph the cute wooden bridges and centuries-old thatched-roof farmhouses. Walk the banks of the canals and pick a restaurant for lunch - there are lots to choose from! ­ ­ ­ ­

After Breakfast move to the meeting point of your tour Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken. ­ Meeting point At the bus stop in De Ruijterkade 153, (close to the HIV/AIDSmonument) , 1011 AC, Amsterdam ­ Duration: 6h 30mins Live guide: English, Spanish Daily Departure Start Time 08:15 ­ What's included Guided day tour to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish) Roundtrip bus transport from Amsterdam Entrance to the clog workshop Entrance to the cheese farm Cheese tasting ­ Itinerary: • Zaanse Schans • Edam • Cheese Farm • Volendam • Marken ­ • See 13 quintessential Dutch windmills scattered around Zaanse Schans • Taste delicious local cheese in Volendam and visit the historic cheese market in Edam • Watch a clog-making demonstration in Volendam before heading to Marken's coast Prepare to be whisked away to the charming Dutch countryside and explore Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken on this day trip from Amsterdam. Zaanse Schans This mesmerizing windmill village will transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as you stroll through the village, admiring the majestic windmills that have become synonymous with Dutch heritage. Edam Explore the quaint streets Edam as you discover historic sites, including the very square where the renowned cheese market once thrived. Let the past unfold before your eyes as you soak up the ambiance of this picturesque town. Volendam Prepare your taste buds for a treat near Volendam and visit a local cheese producer. Here, a skilled cheese master will unveil the secrets behind the creation of two renowned Dutch cheeses – Gouda and Edam. You'll also get to witness a clog-making demonstration! Marken Take a leisurely stroll through the fishing village of Marken, where cozy houses exude an irresistible old-world charm. Imagine what life was like for Dutch fishermen along the coast of the North Sea.

After breakfast, meet your driver for a smooth transfer to the airport. We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 4 hours before your flight departure to allow ample time for check-in. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Late check-out requests will be subject to availability, so be sure to confirm with the hotel in advance if needed. Safe travels! ­