9 Day Tastes of Holland - 9 Day Tastes of Holland
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for the Netherlands
Depart for the Netherlands
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Amsterdam, Transfer to Utrecht
Arrive in Amsterdam, known for its historic canals, gabled buildings, and artistic heritage. Transfer to your hotel in Utrecht and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Utrecht
DAY 3, Thursday - Utrecht Walking Tour with Cruise
This morning, take a walking tour of Utrecht. Begin in the heart of the city and admire the iconic landmarks such as the Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands and the tranquil Oudegrachr (Old Canal) lined with quaint wharf cellars and colorful terraces. Continue to St. Martin's Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that dominates the city skyline and learn about the history of Utrecht's medieval past. Next, embark on a boat cruise along the canals to experience Utrecht from a different perspective. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Amsterdam Tour & Canal Cruise, Optional Amsterdam City Walk with Dinner
Depart Utrecht and travel north to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, begin your walking tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam. View the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square, and the Dutch National Monument dedicated by Queen Juliana as a memorial to the victims of WWII. Continue to Nieuwmarkt with the most impressive of Amsterdam's remaining city gates. Afterward, board a glass-top boat for a cruise of the winding canals for an up-close view of stately historic mansions, and 16th century gabled merchant houses. Free time to explore or join the optional Amsterdam City Walk with dinner. Take a guided walk through the neighborhood where Rembrandt van Rijn lived and worked. View Zuiderkerk (South Church), where his children were baptized and buried and walk by his former home, now a museum. Conclude with dinner in a traditional Dutch restaurant, with drinks included. Arrive in Utrecht in late evening
Optional: Amsterdam City Walk with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Delta Works & Rotterdam
Today is free to explore Utrecht at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Delta Works & Rotterdam Tour. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Delta Works, a testament to Dutch ingenuity in water management and flood protection. Taking 30 years to complete, the storm flood barrier, almost six miles long, is designed to protect the low-lying Netherlands from the threat of flooding. Learn about the history and technology behind these engineering marvels. Next, journey to Rotterdam a bustling port city. Arrive in time for lunch on your own, an opportunity to sample local specialties. In the afternoon, take a city tour and view iconic landmarks such as the Cube Houses, Markthal, and Erasmus Bridge
Optional: Delta Works & Rotterdam
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Madurodam Tour*, or Keukenhof Gardens Tour*
Your day of exploration begins with a scenic drive to The Hague. Take a panoramic tour of the city and view the Binnenhof, home to the Dutch Parliament and majestic Peace Palace. Continue onwards to Delft, known for its world-famous Delftware pottery. Next, visit Madurodam, a delightful miniature park. Explore the intricately detailed replicas of famous buildings, bridges, and landmarks from across the Netherlands, all meticulously crafted with precision. Admire the miniature versions of Amsterdam's canals, windmills, and tulip fields and discover interactive exhibits that showcase the country's rich history, culture, and innovation. Afterward, return to Utrecht. In season (weather dependent) between mid-March to mid-May, the Madurodam tour is replaced with the Keukenhof Gardens Tour. Explore the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, the largest and most spectacular flower gardens in the world. On the way back to Utrecht, stop in The Hague for a panoramic tour, followed by Delft, known for its world-famous-Delftware pottery*Keukenhof Gardens Tour is available from mid-March through mid-May only (exact dates will be announced later in 2024), and the Madurodam Tour operates the rest of the time.
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with Lunch
Spend the day at leisure or choose the optional Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with lunch. This excursion takes you through the countryside to the edge of the river Zaan, where you will visit the windmill village Zaanse Schans, with its characteristic green wooden houses. At the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. Today there are only five left. Visit a historic windmill and watch a clog making demonstration. Next, head to the fishing village of Volendam on the old Zuiderzee. Tour a cheese farm and learn about the craft of Dutch cheese making. Explore Voledam with its maze of small streets and picturesque harbor before driving back to Utrecht
Optional: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Windmills with lunch
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Utrecht or Optional Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller Museum
On your last day at leisure in Utrecht, join the optional Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller Museum. Travel to the Dutch fairytale village of Giethoorn, often referred to as the "Venice of the Netherlands." Take a guided walking tour of this car-free village. Stroll along the footpath by the canal and admire cottages with thatched roofs, quaint bridges, and colorful gardens. Journey onwards to the renowned Kröller-Müller Museum, set within Hoge Veluwe National Park. Discover a treasure trove of art spanning centuries, including the world's second largest Van Gogh collection. Marvel at iconic masterpieces such as "The Potato Eaters," and "Sunflowers." Wander through the sculpture garden and later arrive in Utrecht in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Giethoorn City Tour & Kröller-Müller Museum
Overnight: Utrecht
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart the Netherlands
Transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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