Marken, Volendam and Windmills

 

Escape to the country where you will visit quaint fishing villages and witness traditional craftsmen at work. Through the tour, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with a running commentary on all the fascinating sights and landmarks, making for an enjoyable, informative day out.

The first stop is Zaanse Schans, a traditional village renowned for its many windmills dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Here you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop where wooden clogs are still made in the traditional way. Neither should you miss the historic shipyard where many great wooden ships were built in the past.

Next stop are the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, situated on the coast of the Ijselmeer. You'll see old wooden houses built on stilts and locals wearing colourful traditional costumes.

Canal Cruise
Enhance your memories of Amsterdam as you enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise along the famous canals. No trip to the Netherlands is complete without an excursion to the world-famous waters of the Amsterdam canals. Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal district will have you amazed as you cruise through its canals. Lean back and examine the town from another point of view as you drift along the beautiful waters and admire the treasured architecture.

Languages
English, French, German and Spanish.

Canal Cruise
Audioguide available in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Swiss, Belgian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Israeli, Arabic, Indian, Thai, Polish and Catalan.

Others
Visit to Cheese factory, Wooden Shoe factory and windmill included.