From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Countryside Trip
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Embark on a private full-day trip to the serene countryside of the Netherlands from Amsterdam with hotel transfers included. Travel to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn and explore the villages on your own.
Highlights
- Feel like stepping into a fairytale with a visit to the village of Giethoorn
- Embark on a guided boat tour through a scenic landscape of quiet canals
- Visit Zaanse Schans in the Dutch town of Zaandam, full of mills and barns
- Explore ancient windmills, traditional wooden houses, and green fields
- Discover the process of crafting wooden shoes at a traditional clog factory
Description
Embark on a journey from Amsterdam to the serene countryside with a full-day private tour of Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, two quintessential Dutch destinations. After a hotel pickup, be led by your host to your first stop.
In Zaanse Schans, discover historic windmills, charming wooden houses, and traditional crafts like cheese-making and clog-carving. Capture timeless photos of this picturesque village and discover the art of making wooden shoes.
Next, explore Giethoorn and its tranquil canals, thatched-roof cottages, wooden bridges, and lush landscapes. Glide along the waterways on a boat tour, marveling at the beauty of this car-free village.
Enjoy personalized service, convenient transportation, and the expertise of your local host throughout the tour.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Roundtrip transportation from Amsterdam
All tickets
Bottle of water
Private host
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund