Citytour and Volendam, Marken and Windmills

General information

Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program details

Explore awesome Amsterdam from the comfort of a coach and the main sights and attractions that this inspiring city has to offer. Behold the quiet canals flanked by gabled houses with their massive windows, many crooked and seemingly about to keel over. See the Royal Palace, a glorious relic of the Dutch Golden Age, the National Monument, the famous Skinny Bridge and the vibrant Albert Cuyp street market. Visit a windmill on the river Amstel and then stop by the diamond factory, where you will see the traditional way of polishing.



Escape the urban jungle for the rural charms of polders and canals of the North Holland countryside. Arrive at the pretty hamlet of Zaanse Schans, which is an open-air museum of windmills boasting colourful names such as the Young Sheep and the Spotted Hen. There are mustard mills, sawmills, paint mills, oil mills… and a traditional clog maker.



Travel back in time to the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken to wander around streets wonderful wooden houses. You may even spot the odd local woman still wearing high-pointed bonnets. Along the way, stop at one of few remaining farms where cheese is still made using traditional methods.



Canal Cruise

Enhance your memories of Amsterdam as you enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise along the famous canals. No trip to the Netherlands is complete without an excursion to the world-famous waters of the Amsterdam canals. Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal district will have you amazed as you cruise through its canals. Lean back and examine the town from another point of view as you drift along the beautiful waters and admire the treasured architecture.



Canal Cruise

Audioguide available in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Swiss, Belgian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Israeli, Arabic, Indian, Thai, Polish and Catalan.