- Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig - You will stop at a cheese farm to visit the Jersey cows stable to learn more about the farm and to meet the cows. You will also receive an explanation about cheese making and you can taste some of the cheeses in their shop.
- Vlietermonument - Stop at the “Afsluitdijk” (Enclosing Dike) to be amazed by the Dutch water management engineering shown here. Your guide will tell you more about it and you will have a stop for coffee here as well (included).
- Giethoorn - Nowadays called “Venice of the North” as this beatiful village has no streets, just waterways going around the beautiful thatched roofed farms. You will go on a private small open boat together with your guide or join a 1,5 hour canal cruise in a heated and covered canal boat. You will be asked in advance what you would prefer and this will depend on the weather. Before getting around by boat, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (included). After the visit of Giethoorn, you will drive back to Amsterdam over newly reclaimed land.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- Tea and coffee provided
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat trip in Giethoorn (private or group option)
Commencing from your Amsterdam-based hotel or cruise ship, a vehicle will collect you for a journey through the Netherlands. A stop on the outskirts of Amsterdam will give you an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the city’s history. Your local driver and guide will share tales of the longstanding struggle against water that Dutch inhabitants have been grappling with.
A pit stop at a cheese farm awaits, where you’ll visit the cattle stable for an inside look at farming operations and interaction with the livestock. A discussion about the cheese-making process will be followed by a tasting session at the farm’s cheese store.
Further north, the trip includes a visit to the famous Enclosing Dike, an impressive over-30-kilometers structure that shields a substantial portion of the nation from the North Sea, ensuring its dryness and safety. A break here will allow you to explore the surroundings and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Next, you’ll journey to Giethoorn for lunch and embark on a boat tour to understand why this unique locale is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’.
Finally, after an action-packed day, your guide will return you to Amsterdam.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
