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Enjoy the scenic beauty and attractions of Dutch countryside on a half-day road trip from Amsterdam to Edam, Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Visit a real cheese farm, take a peek inside an old windmill.

Highlights

• Visit 3 typical Dutch villages on a half-day tour by car
• Take a guided tour of an old windmill in Zaanse Schans
• Taste original Dutch cheese at a real cheese farm near Edam
• See the famous fresh fish market in Volendam
• Enjoy private car transfers directly from your accommodation in Amsterdam.

Description

Escape the crowded streets of Amsterdam to enjoy the wonders of Dutch countryside on a private tour of 3 picturesque villages: Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Edam. Highlights include everything that is typically Dutch, from delicious cheese to the iconic windmills that Holland is famous for. Let us take you on an adventure! Book this 6-hour tour to visit 3 magical locations in Dutch countryside. Your exclusive tour will begin with a pickup directly from your accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, so you can sit back and relax while traveling through the beautiful Dutch landscapes. The first stop will be the village of Zaanse Schans where you can admire the quintessential Dutch architecture, beautiful flower fields and working windmills that you will probably recognize from Dutch postcards. The highlight of this experience will be climbing up the deck of an old windmill to enjoy the beautiful views and learning about the windmill's history from the mill's staff. The next stop will be the tranquil village of Edam, known as the birthplace of Edam-style cheese. You will see the historic center with old drawbridges and the site of the summer Cheese Market. You will also make a brief stop in nearby Volendam, an old fisherman village with a busy fish market and beautiful little houses and churches. Another highlight will be a visit to a local cheese farm, where the staff will greet you in traditional costumes and demonstrate how cheese is made. The farm shop is a great place to buy authentic Dutch cheese, souvenirs and typical fine foods. It's a must-do for every foodie!

Includes

Private Tour from Amsterdam to Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans by Car 5-Star Licensed Driver who is fluent in English and Dutch Tickets and guided tour of the De Huisman windmill in Zaanse Schans Visit to a traditional cheese farm near Edam Private transport with pickup and drop off at your Amsterdam accommodation

Important Information

• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please not that there will be no licensed guide on this tour, but you will travel with a professional English and Dutch speaking driver who will be happy to provide information along the way. We will arrange private transfers by standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people and by larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a tour for more people to travel in a larger vehicle. For logistical reasons, we will limit the number of participants on this tour to 6 people. Lunch can be arranged upon request.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund