Full-Day Trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans + Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Full-Day Trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans + Cruise

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 9 hours
  • Amsterdam
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy the charms of rural Holland on this full-day trip! You will adore flowers, observe windmills from the outside and from inside, and try traditional Dutch cheese on a cozy farm. Enjoy the nature slideshow as we make our way to the Keukenhof. Scenery like this needs to be seen and instagrammed–to be believed. Enjoy a guided garden walk. Try a hands-on cheese workshop. Sit back and relax a canal cruise that takes you past all highlights. See Canal houses, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House

• Explore the most famous flower garden in the world
• Observe gorgeous Dutch landscapes and authentic windmills
• Visit traditional Dutch cheese farm
• Enjoy a full-day unique experience on a hassle-free round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• See rural Holland
• Relax and unwind with all transfers and activities included
Cruise the city of canals and through history

The flower bloom in Keukenhof is from March to May. After Mid-May some alternatives can be offered instead of Keukenhof garden

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

Enjoy rural Holland on a full-day sightseeing tour. You will start from the Central Amsterdam and head to the Keukenhof, which is the largest flower garden in the world. You will stroll along beautiful flowers and enjoy exceptional scenery. The abundance of spring flowers in bloom is incredible, so don’t forget to charge your camera. Your guide will give you educational insight. If the flowering season is over, you will visit Aalsmeer Flower Auction to still enjoy flowers in bloom.
You will then head to the Kaag Lakes, famous for its numerous authentic windmills. After a 2-hour scenic boat ride you will have a chance to explore one of the mills from the inside. After that, you will take a bus and go to the Boerderij Nellesteijn, a traditional cheesemaking farm, where you will taste delicacies.
Round-trip vehicle with air conditioning is provided, so you don’t have to worry about logistics. Get completely hassle-free journey and enjoy!


Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Lisse, Lisse, South Holland Province

We will start the tour by making a scenic ride to Lisse.
Lisse is a small town in South Holland, famously known for Keukenhof Garden and the surrounding flower field. Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

In magic springtime, Dutch town of Lisse turns into a colorful landscape with all hues and tints of colors - the vibrant blooms of over 7 million bulbs, thoughtfully placed along serene ponds and romantic pathways.

Keukenhof landscape has its own peak blooming time: first appear crocuses, followed by vibrant daffodils, then fragrant hyacinths and finally, come the tulips around mid-April.

It's perfect for photo ops (basically just like all places form this tour, so keep your cameras ready at all times!)


Stop At: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse The Netherlands

This tour is a great way to escape restless Amsterdam and enjoy another side of the Netherlands. This region is filled with nature, picturesque landscapes and authentic spots.
The striking colors of the flowering tulip bulbs are a typical sight in Holland during the spring. You will explore the Keukenhof flowers gardens, where you will be amazed by colors of about 7 million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulips. This is a real feast for the eyes, which looks like thousands of paint buckets exploded all over! To call the scenery epic would be an understatement.

The refreshing aroma in the air and the tranquility of the garden will fill up your heart and will revive your mind. It is really worthwhile to visit this park, because you will understand what lies behind the Dutch culture: love for beauty and nature, order, skill, experimenting. This park is very big and every year it is changed and renewed, and the result is impressive. Soak it all up.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

Enjoy jaw-dropping scenery of Dutch countryside with best windmill views ever. You will observe windmills, grazing animals, Dutch boats and fields. Keep your camera ready to capture some of the windmills, as there are more than a thousand of them in the Netherlands.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, Kraaienest 4, 1509 AZ Zaandam The Netherlands

Experience a hands-on clog workshop where the famous wooden shoes transform from mere piece of wood into wearable clogs in about 5 minutes.

The history of the clogs goes back to the 9th century. Clogs with elaborate decorations given as wedding presents, that are over 300 years old and only worn on Sunday.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, Zeilenmakerspad 5, 1509 BZ Zaandam The Netherlands

Then you will head to traditional Dutch cheese farm. On your way there you will take in the views of magnificent beaches of coastal town. The Netherlands produces and exports millions of tons of cheese every year, and about seven pounds (3 kg) are eaten here annually per person. Farmers will tell you about traditional cheese making, and your children will definitely get overexcited, as they can interact with cute farm animals here! Finish off with a gourmet cheese tasting, and then buy some cheese to enjoy back at home.
Our time together is over, and grabbing yourself some treats will make it a little easier to swallow.

Learn about the differences between Dutch cheeses - jonge kaas (young cheese) and oude kaas (old cheese) and different methods of production for different varieties. Enjoy a cheese-making workshop and get some cheese souvenirs to savor and bring home.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

(OPTIONAL) When you get back to Amsterdam, experience Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Soak in all of Amsterdam's legendary sites and attractions. See the architecture from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank. Just relax and unwind taking a gazillion pictures of magnificent sites and views.

This boat sightseeing tour on the canals will probably be the highlight of your trip. You just sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
A beautiful way to finish the busy day

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Ring, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Cruising down the canals is the most memorable way to discover the city. This canal cruise takes you past all highlights. There's a story to tell about almost every bridge or building. Alongside the main canals there are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise the city of canals and through history of Amsterdam - the "Venice of the North"

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 279-281, 1016 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands

See the highest church tower of the city while taking an Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Pass By: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands

See the most famous building in the city while taking an Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Full-day trip from Amsterdam
  • Skip the line ticket Keukenhof Gardens
  • Bus tour with live guide commentary on board
  • Making cheese workshop, including tasting
  • Wooden shoe demonstration in the wooden shoe factory
  • Guided tour in windmill village the Zaanse Schans
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Sightseeing Canal cruise ticket in Amsterdam (if option is selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam Canal Cruises
  • Entry/Admission - Keukenhof
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam Canal Ring

Exclusions
  • Entree to a windmill at the Zaanse Schans - Adults (18+) € 5.00; Children (4-17) € 2.50
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

De Ruijterkade 105, 1011 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands


Departure Time

08:45 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

Frank_B

05 Apr, 2024

For April 4th, the guide, EVA, was very engaging, informative and very helpful throughout the day long program. Her commentary on the bus was helpful and she facilitated the 58 members of this tour with ease, grace and professionalism. She was our first reason to rate this tour as excellent. The windmills, clog making demonstration, the time at different sites and the Keukenhof garden experience all combined to present a wonderful day of experiencing different aspects of Amsterdam. My wife and I chose to do the canal tour today {04/05}. It was interesting and the audio guide was a big help.

Joseph_R

10 May, 2023

Loved being able to see so much in one day, could never have done this on our own and the tour made it so easy!

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