Netherlands
The Netherlands : WINDMILLS, CLOGS AND CHEESE TOUR
Duration : +- 3,5 hours
The Zaanse Schans, a quaint 40- house community on the banks of the river Zaan, has them all. From the 700 windmills, which dotted the area in the 18th century, only 5 are still in operation.
The surrounding houses are constructed of green timber with traditional steep roofs and white windows.
The Netherlands : DELFT AND MADURODAM TOUR
Duration : +- 4 hours
During this tour you will visit Delft, The Hague and the Miniature city Madurodam in 4 hours. Delft, home of the beautiful and world-famous Delft Blue porcelain, is the first stop.
After a fascinating visit to the pottery it is on to The Hague, seat of the Dutch Government and home to the Miniature city of Madurodam. You will be truly astounded at the attention of detail as you stroll around this enchanting mini world.
March 27, 2003 a new scale model of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was inaugurated in Madurodam. The airport has been a prominent feature of Madurodam since 1952. The airport in Madurodam was last rebuilt at the end of the eighties.
The Netherlands : VOLENDAM AND MARKEN TOUR
Duration : +- 3,5 hours
You will be transported in luxury minibuses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the picturesque fishing village of Volendam.
From there it is a short trip by boat (circumstances permitting) or bus to Marken near the coast of the former Zuiderzee.
In both fishing villages usually there is a change to see the colourful Dutch traditional dress and charming wooden houses.
The Netherlands : Island Hopping
Pearls of The Netherlands . 8 days .
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What could be more enjoyable than sailing over the Wadden Sea and cycling on the West Frisian islands? Come and find out yourself on board one of our boats that will bring you to three of the most beautiful West Frisian islands as well as the island of Wieringermeer. Breathe in the fresh air on the windswept beaches, cycle through forest and dunes, and enjoy the exceptional beauty of this part of The Netherlands.
You do one or two round trips on each island: Texel and Terschelling. Short and long bike trips are always possible, but of course you can also decide to visit the beach or go for a walk. The tour guide rides along with you every day, choosing the long or the short route depending on the wishes of the group. However, you can fill in the day yourself by using the route descriptions.
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The Netherlands : Golden Circle
Through the rich heritage of Holland . 8 days .
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The Zuiderzee is irrevocably linked to the period in Dutch history called the Golden Age: the period in the 17th century when Holland was a powerful seafaring and trading nation.
Dotted around the Zuiderzee are towns whose names were household words in both hemispheres: Monnickendam, Hoorn, Vollenhove, Harderwijk and of course Amsterdam at the centre of the web, all bearing witness to their rich pasts. On Monday you can visit the Zuiderzee museum in Enkhuizen. This open-air museum makes you feel you are at the end of the 18th century. Crafts typical of the time are practised, and costumes can be admired (entrance not included in the price).
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The Netherlands : Eleven Cities Tour
The classic tour . 8 days .
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The peace, the nature and the Race of Races (the Eleven Cities Tour) have made Friesland extremely popular with skaters but certainly also with cyclists. The Eleven Cities Tour owes its name to two men who decided in the winter of 1808 to skate past eleven towns in one day, a total of 230 kilometers. To prove they had done it, they obtained the signatures of the owners of cafés or hotels in every town. The first official Eleven Cities Tour was held in 1909.
