Famous for its tulips, windmills, and wooden clogs, The Netherlands is a delightful country with scenic landscapes, historic monuments, and vibrant cities. You’ll get to know the country on this affordable tour starting and ending in Amsterdam. The capital of Holland is a pleasant, 700-year-old city whose elegant and classic architecture, cafés and restaurants, renowned museums, and picturesque canals—not to mention the bike paths throughout the city—make for a lovely atmosphere. Hop on a boat cruise—the best way to see Amsterdam—through the elegant canals lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s “Golden Age”. Stay in Rotterdam, South Holland’s capital, a young city with the world’s busiest port and known for its modern architecture and design. You’ll also stay in some of the minor but interesting nearby towns where you’ll discover the rural atmosphere of this country. The Netherlands is known for legendary flower production. On selected departures, visit the spectacular 70-acre Keukenhof garden to see the incredible display of a kaleidoscope of seven million flower bulbs. You’ll also enjoy a visit to the Royal Delft Pottery Factory to see how this precious pottery is made. Visit Gouda, known for its namesake cheese and seasonal cheese market, regularly held on the medieval Markt square. Take a stroll in Volendam, known for its old fishing boats, characteristic small houses, drawbridges, and canals. Additionally, drive over the 19-mile Barrier Dam, constructed to protect the part of Holland that is below sea level. For the value-minded travel lover wanting to have an in-depth experience of the Netherlands, this is the perfect adventure!
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Your Tour Includes:• Canal cruise in Amsterdam with Local Guide, through the city's picturesque UNESCO-listed canal district• Visit to Keukenhof Gardens (selected departures) or Orientation drive in The Hague, featuring key landmarks • Visit to Royal Pottery in Delft to discover the tradition of the city's world-famous Delft Blue ceramics• Guided sightseeing in Rotterdam, renowned for its striking modern architecture and innovative waterfront• Gouda cheese workshop to learn about one of the Netherlands' most famous culinary traditions• Stop at WWII battle site at John Frost bridge in Arnhem, the setting of Operation Market Garden• Orientation tour of Giethoorn, the charming village known for its scenic canals and thatched-roof cottages• Orientation tour of Groningen, a lively university city with a rich medieval heritage• Orientation tour of Volendam, the traditional Dutch fishing village on the shores of the IJsselmeer