Typical Dutch, tulips, mills, wooden shoes, cheese, pottery and sight seeing
Typical Dutch are the next systematically gathered information
for travellers to Holland. We all know the stereotype things where
Holland is Famous of. But does every body know where to find these
events. To make it easy for you we separated them in to different
categories.
Flowerfields
and Keukenhof
4 1/2 - 9 hours Starting from EUR €26 per person
Holland truly is the land of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many
other flowers. Keukenhof Garden showcases a huge flower exhibition
where hundreds of glorious outdoor and indoor gardens create a majestic
colorful atmosphere. Prepare to be amazed as you stroll through
one of the most stunning flowerfields you're likely to visit.
This tour is seasonal and operates from 25 March through to 20 May,
2005
Walking Tour of Jordaan Quarter
2 hours Starting from EUR €25 per person
Explore the Jordaan quarter on this fascinating tour, full of the
early history of Amsterdam. The district is now a thriving area
of activity full of restaurants, pubs and shops. Explore the houses
of famous painters and writers and soak up the atmosphere around
you.
Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills
4 1/2 hours Starting from EUR €24 per person
Watch as the cheeses are piled high on the cobblestone square at
Alkmaar Market. Learn about the old Dutch market way of life, where
bidders traditionally compete by clapping their hands and with a
stern clap the deal is sealed. Once a buyer has finished, men in
white uniforms carry the wheels of cheese to a 14th century Weigh
House to tally the bill. Alkmaar is a must!
This tour is seasonal and operates from 5 April to 7 September,
2004 and 2 April to 28
North and South Tour
10 hours Starting from EUR €43 per person
This tour is full of the many aspects that make the Netherlands
so famous - cheese, clogs and windmills! For a wonderful insight
into the country, join this tour and visit a cheese farm and a wooden
shoe maker. You may have to opportunity to sample and purchase different
cheeses.
This tour is seasonal and operates from 25 March through to 31 October.
Combination City Tour and Volendam
7 hours Starting from EUR €37 per person
From the vibrant modern European city of Amsterdam to the traditional
windmill villages of the countryside, this tour takes you deep into
the fascinating world of the Netherlands. In Amsterdam you'll see
picturesque canal houses and the Royal Palace. Then visit famous
fishing and windmill villages and a traditional cheese factory.
Sunday Morning Drive - Fortified Naarden and 17th Century Estates
4 hours Starting from EUR €24 per person
Get to know some different aspects of Holland - estates, castles,
and the "Gooi", known as the Gardens of Amsterdam. Drive
through polders and past rivers, such as the famous river De Vecht.
Admire the beautiful 17th and 18th century castles and estates.
At the end of the tour indulge in a coffee and slice of apple pie
- included in the tour price.
This tour is seasonal and operates 27 May to 31 October, 2004 and
23 May to 31 October, 2005
Delft, The Hague and Scheveningen
5 hours Starting from EUR €22 per person
Holland - a simple murmur will immediately conjure up images of
windmills, wooden shoes and tulips. Mention the word "Delft"
and you'll quickly imagine the beautifully painted Dutch Delft blue
pottery. If that's true, book now and discover a Delft pottery factory.
Also visit The Hague and the North Sea resort of Scheveningen.
This tour is seasonal and operates from 25 March through to 31 October
Amsterdam City Sightseeing
2 1/2 hours Starting from EUR €17 per person
Marvel at the highlights of Amsterdam where modern markets, cosmopolitan
lifestyles and traditional diamond factories mingle with windmills,
canals and graceful old buildings to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
You will visit the Royal Palace, the National Monument, Skinny Bridge
and the Albert Cuyp Market. Choose the boat ride option and conclude
the trip admiring the beautiful houses along the canals.
Grand Holland including Madurodam
8 hours Starting from EUR €38 per person
This tour takes you to the beautiful province in the South of Holland.
See some of most interesting and quintessential areas in this day-long
tour, including the world's biggest flower auction, a miniature
town, and the city of Rotterdam, with its experimental architecture.
You'll also see the Parliamentary town of The Hague and the town
of Delft, with its distinctive blue and white pottery.
Marken, Volendam and Windmills
4 1/2 hours Starting from EUR €23 per person
Get to know traditional Holland. See the unique Dutch countryside
of polders and little canals on the way to the 'Zaanse Schans',
a well known windmill village. Visit a traditional wooden shoemaker
and see the famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken. Also
stop at one of the very few cheese farms where cheese is still made
in the traditional way. Children will especially enjoy this tour
as they can help make wooden shoes!
Delft, The Hague and Madurodam
5 hours Starting from EUR €26 per person
Visits a Delft blue pottery factory and discover The Hague, the
city that seats the Houses of Parliament. Madurodam is a famous
miniature town showcasing the canal houses of Amsterdam, the Alkmaar
cheese market and parts of the Delta Works, in minute detail. Wander
around the beautiful gardens and discover "Holland in a Nutshell".
This tour is seasonal and operates from 25 March through to 31 October