If you love flowers you won't believe the colorful display of tulips and other springtime bulbs in bloom at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens! The unforgettable seasonal display is created by more than seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, spring bulbs and gorgeous trees. Keukenhof is one of Holland's top attractions and this hassle-free tour is the easiest way to get to these out-of-the-way gardens!
Keukenhof Gardens 2010 dates released - time your visit to catch the seasonal color and book now!
Amidst the flowers there are exquisite pieces of sculpture and other works of art to admire. En route to Keukenhof you'll drive through the beautiful Dutch countryside, passing vibrant tulip fields along the way.
There are three options to choose from, depending on how long you'd like to spend at Keukenhof:
Special Offer - Buy the Adult 7 hour Keukenhof Garden Tour and pay the price of the Adult 4.5 hour tour - BOOK NOW!
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You'll cruise aboard a luxury glass-domed motor launch while savoring a sumptuous four-course dinner, accompanied by free-flowing wine, beer and soft drinks. You will be greeted with a welcoming drink and your dinner is rounded off in style with tea and coffee. It promises to be a truly delightful evening!
Special Offer - Travel between July 1 and August 31 to receive a FREE 1 hour, Highlights of Amsterdam Sightseeing Cruise - BOOK NOW!
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Trip (Morning)
The tour firstly takes you to the famous windmills, wooden houses and old-fashioned stores of Zaanse Schans, where you will visit a wooden clog factory. Next, you'll drive to the famous fishing villages of Marken and Volendam on the Zuiderzee (now called Ijselmeer). On your way you will stop off at a cheese factory, where Dutch cheeses are still being made in the traditional way.
Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Half-Day Trip (Afternoon)
Your next destination is the picturesque town of Delft for a visit to one of the famous Delft blue potteries, Delftse Pauw. The blue-and-white pottery became famous as a 17th-century duplicate of Chinese porcelain. From Delft you will continue your journey to The Hague, former capital of the Netherlands, passing such famous sites as the Houses of Parliament, Peace Palace and the Binnenhof.
The final highlight of the day is a visit to the famous miniature town of Madurodam - Holland in a Nutshell. The canal houses of Amsterdam, the Alkmaar cheese market and parts of the Delta Works are all replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Windmills turn, ships sail through the harbor and trains travel across the city on the world's largest miniature railway.
Special Offer - When you book this trip you are guaranteed to save up to 15% compared to booking the two tours separately - BOOK NOW!
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Next, you'll travel to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, on the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now called Ijselmeer). The old wooden houses here are built on stilts and locals still wear their colorful traditional dress. You can choose to take a 20-minute boat trip from Volendam to Marken, with approximately 45 minutes at each stop. In winter the boat is enclosed for your comfort. The cruise is optional but is included in the cost of the tour.
During the day you'll also stop at one of the few farms where cheese is still made in the traditional way.
NEW in 2009: 5.5-Hour tour departing at 1:00pm
This option was created based on customer feedback to offer an alternative itinerary and longer tour duration. The afternoon tour at 1:00pm is 5.5 hours in duration. It does not visit the windmill village of "Zaanse Schans" but stops at a lovely windmill near Volendam. The tour includes more time at Volendam and Marken.
Want to get a taste of Belgium while you're in Amsterdam? You'll visit Belgium's two treasures, Antwerp and Brussels, on this full-day trip and discover beautiful architecture, centuries of history and delicious Belgian beer, waffles and chocolates!
Your first destination is beautiful Antwerp to visit the famous Market Square and cathedral. You'll have around an hour in Antwerp, the birthplace of Rubens and home of Belgium's largest Gothic church. You'll find a host of architectural wonders on every street waiting to be discovered.
You'll then take a scenic drive through the Belgian countryside to the lovely city of Brussels. You'll have approximately three hours in Brussels, touring the Royal Palace, seeing the buildings of the European Commission, the grave of the unknown soldier and, of course, the famous statue 'Manneken Pis'. You will also have time to visit a lace factory, go shopping (don't forget the Belgian chocolates!) or take a stroll around the historic town center.
Once you have spent time in Brussels and shopped for souvenirs, board the deluxe coach for your three-hour journey back to Amsterdam.
What could be more romantic than a candlelit cruise along the twinkling canals of Amsterdam? It's the perfect start to an evening of wine and food in Amsterdam, the city of diamonds and romance!
Relaxing in glass-enclosed comfort, you'll savor unlimited wine with cheese and nibbles as soft music plays amid the candlelight. Sit back and watch the beautiful city of Amsterdam float gently past as you glide under bridges on this tranquil canal cruise.
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With just a day to spare, immerse yourself in the best of The Netherlands on the grand Holland Tour from Amsterdam. Escorted by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll experience Rotterdam, view Delft pottery, venture to The Hague and duck and weave through Madurodam.
This guided excursion takes you to Aalsmeer for a visit to the world's largest flower auction (45 minutes). Please note: The flower auction is closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The visit is replaced by a visit to a wooden clog factory.
Your next destination is Rotterdam, a dynamic city circling the world's largest harbor. You'll see the experimental architecture and eclectic collection of buildings that make Rotterdam unique during your city tour.
Next, you'll pay a one-hour visit to Delftse Pauw, one of the famous Delft Blue potteries in picturesque Delft. The blue-and-white pottery became famous as a 17th-century duplicate of Chinese porcelain.
You will continue to The Hague for a tour passing such famous sites as the Houses of Parliament. Finally, you'll visit Holland's famous miniature town, Madurodam. You will have an hour to wander around, exploring miniature models of famous Dutch buildings and sights, as well as the world's largest miniature railway.
On your way back to Amsterdam the trip includes a short visit to Scheveningen, a beautiful North Sea resort.
Amsterdam Super Saver 3 combines two best selling tours at a discounted price. See highlights of Amsterdam, then travel into the Dutch countryside to visit the famous windmill and fishing villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. You'll see the best of Holland, old and new, in one day! Even better, you'll enjoy a 10% discount when you buy these tours in this way.
Amsterdam City Sightseeing Tour (Morning):
Your day starts with a city tour of the beautiful city of Amsterdam. You will see historic buildings such as the Royal Palace and National Monument, the Skinny Bridge, Albert Cuyp Market and traditional gabled houses lining the banks of the canals. Stop off to visit a diamond factory to see how the gems are polished using traditional methods. Note, you'll have two hours at leisure to enjoy lunch in Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip (Afternoon):
To provide a fascinating contrast to your city tour of Amsterdam this morning, you'll travel through the Dutch countryside to Zaanse Schans, a well-known windmill village. After a stop for photos of the windmills, you'll continue to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, with their charming wooden houses and locals wearing colorful traditional dress. During the afternoon you will also stop at a Dutch cheese farm, where cheese is still made in the traditional way.
Special Offer - When you book this trip you are guaranteed to save up to 18% compared to booking the two tours separately - BOOK NOW!
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You have the choice of a one-day or two-day pass, valid until noon the following day. Hop-on or off as often as you like at 14 stops located near Amsterdam's major museums, attractions and shopping centers.
See below for a full list of stops and discounts
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