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Discover Dutch culture on a tour from Amsterdam. Visit Edam for a cheese tasting and explore a historic windmill in Schermerhorn.

Highlights

• Savor the taste of fresh cheese at a working farm in Edam
• Step inside a historic windmill and learn about its history
• Discover the origins of Dutch windmills and cheese
• Enjoy a relaxed, authentic, and educational morning
• Travel in a small group for a more personalized experience

Description

Discover authentic Dutch culture on a guided tour from Amsterdam. In just 20 minutes, reach the charming village of Edam, home to the original cheese market where wheels of cheese were traded centuries ago. Learn about traditional cheese-making and enjoy a fresh tasting at a real working farm. Next, travel to Schermerhorn, where the oldest polder in the Netherlands was created using 400-year-old windmills. Step inside one of these historic windmills, see how families once lived, and discover how wind power was used to drain water and create new farmland. With a knowledgeable guide and small-group setting, enjoy a relaxed, authentic, and educational morning exploring the true origins of Dutch windmills and cheese – away from the crowds, yet just 20 minutes from Amsterdam.

Includes

Comfortable round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minibus (from Amsterdam) Knowledgeable English-speaking guide Visit to authentic 400-year-old windmills in Schermerhorn Entry to a working windmill (inside visit included) Guided tour of the original Edam Village Fresh cheese tasting at a local producer Small group experience (max. ±20 people) Morning departure to avoid crowds Photo stops at scenic countryside locations

Important Information

• The tour departs from Amsterdam The tour lasts for a morning Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund