Day 1 - Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland
Arrive in Amsterdam transfer and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Arrive in Amsterdam transfer and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Your day begins with sightseeing of the city highlights. Later, see the city from a different perspective on the Canal cruise. Watch skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones at a Diamond center. Time in the afternoon to explore on your own or to join an optional excursion.
Begin your day with a visit to the fascinating Aalsmeer flower auction or when the tulips bloom, see some of the 7 million flowers on your visit to world-famous Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Visit the famous Royal Delft Pottery Factory. Continue on to Rotterdam, the world’s busiest port to marvel at the city’s futuristic architecture.
Today is all about recent history. Visit Groesbeek, where Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden during WWII. Also, explore the National Liberation Museum. Next is Arnhem, site of the disastrous Battle of Arnhem, where you will see John Frost Bridge. Enjoy time on your own to do some independent exploring.
This morning, head for the rustic town of Staphorst, dating back to the 13th century when monks began cultivating the area’s bogs and swamps. Stop in the quaint village of Giethoorn, built on canals but very different from busy cities like Venice or Amsterdam. Spend the night in the provincial capital of Groningen.
Explore Groningen this morning. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the lovely Frisian Lake District. Cross over the 19-mile Barrier Dam. Visit a renowned Wooden Clog and Dutch Cheese Workshop in Zaanse Schans. Continue to the fishing village of Volendam.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer to the airport and fly to your hometown.