• Amsterdam - Begin the journey with a pick-up from your hotel in Amsterdam, heading towards the Schermer.

• Museummolen Schermer - Explore one of Holland’s largest reclaimed land areas, dotted with windmills! In the 17th century, 52 mills drained the Schermeer lake, creating the Schermerpolder. This is a remarkable example of water management from the Golden Age. Visit the Museum Mill to see its workings and learn about life in a windmill.

• Schermerhorn - Enjoy a scenic drive along the dikes through the reclaimed lands of the Schermer, passing by Esther’s family windmill and charming small villages.

• De Rijp - Visit De Rijp, once a bustling fishing village known for its herring fleet and whalers. After the surrounding sea was drained, De Rijp became landlocked. It is the birthplace of Jan Adriaanzoon Leeghwater, the renowned hydraulic engineer. Free from mass tourism, De Rijp is a delightful village to explore.

• Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) - Travel through the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster, featuring reclaimed land known as Polders. After the Beemster Lake was drained, a network of roads, plots, farms, and canals was meticulously planned across the polder. Admire the beautiful farmhouses and lush green meadows.

• Edam - Visit the renowned cheese town of Edam. Stroll through the old center and explore a charming candy shop filled with chocolate and Dutch licorice.

• Edam - Lunchtime

Choose your preferred lunch spot. As locals, we know many great places, whether it’s a local fish restaurant or a traditional Dutch pancake house. Share your preferences, and we’ll make the arrangements.

• Kaasboerderij de Jacobs Hoeve by Henri Willig - Enjoy a Gouda & Edam cheese tasting at Henri Willig’s cheese farm, ranked among the top 10 cheesemakers worldwide. Cheese enthusiasts will find themselves in cheese paradise! With 30 flavors, the cheeses are crafted specifically for travel.
• Broek - Broek in Waterland

This picturesque village, surrounded by water, is one of the most beautiful in Holland, akin to the famous Dutch water village Giethoorn. Enjoy a leisurely walk past the old wooden houses with their preserved original features, such as ceremonial doors and carved lintels, and visit a beautifully restored sixteenth-century church. The floor is paved with the tombstones of the formerly wealthy residents of Broek in Waterland.

• Amsterdam - Return to your hotel in Amsterdam.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Parking fees

• Lunch

This tour is tailored for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges, ensuring a comfortable and accessible journey throughout. On this private tour of the picturesque countryside in northern Holland, participants will travel through the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, a remarkable example of Dutch expertise in land reclamation. The tour includes visits to hidden treasures such as De Rijp, Broek in Waterland, and the renowned cheese town of Edam.

Participants will explore a 17th-century windmill that was instrumental in land reclamation through water management. Enjoy a tasting of Gouda and Edam cheeses, and observe the traditional craft of clog making.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.