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 pleasurable atmosphere. Hop on a boat cruise—the best way to see Amsterdam—through the elegant canals lined with stately homes dating
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amsterdam on your own with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D)
Day 2
AMSTERDAM
For centuries, this tiny nation of seafaring traders played a leading role in world history. It reclaimed 40% of its territory from the sea and produces a healthy agricultural surplus amid Europe’s most densely populated area—yet Holland manages to remain quaint and scenic. Your day begins with a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level, and the visit of a diamond center, watching skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones. Enjoy the afternoon exploring on your own, perhaps by browsing one of the many marvelous museums or looking both ways in the city where bicycles outnumber cars
Day 3
AMSTERDAM–AALSMEER/KEUKENHOF–DELFT–ROTTERDAM
Begin your day with a visit to the fascinating Aalsmeer flower auction or, during the tulip blooming season, see some of the 7 million flowers planted annually at the world-famous Keukenhof—one of the world’s largest flower gardens (departures April 5 to May 3 and weather permitting). Continue to historic Delft to visit the famous Royal Delft pottery factory. See how this exquisite pottery is made, and marvel at the magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware. Continue to Rotterdam, the world’s busiest port, to marvel at the city’s futuristic architecture during your sightseeing with a
Day 4
ROTTERDAM–GOUDA–ARNHEM
Arrive in Gouda, renowned for its cheese! Stroll around the picturesque narrow streets to the medieval Market Square, see the Gothic-style Town Hall with its red and white shutters and the Goudse Waag used for cheese weighing in the 17th-century. Then, enjoy your interactive cheese experience. Next, is Arnhem, site of the WWII Battle of Arnhem, where you will see John Frost Bridge, named after the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days. Enjoy time on your own to do some independent exploring. Today’s Distance: 71 mi/ 115 km (B,D)
What's Included
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners, including dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
Hotels
Ibis Schiphol Airport
Superior Tourist-Class
Holiday Inn Express Central Station
Superior Tourist-Class
De Buunderkamp
Superior Tourist-Class
Fletcher Hotel
First-Class
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Start Date
May 03, 2025
End Date
May 09, 2025
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$2,129
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May 17, 2025
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May 23, 2025
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$2,339
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Sep 06, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
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$1,979
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Sep 20, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
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$1,939
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Apr 04, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026
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$1,729
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Apr 11, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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$1,729
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