Day Trips

Full-Day Guided Tour of the Dutch Countryside with a Cruise & Museum Entrance

Cruise below sea-level past windmills, explore the historic fishing village of Katwijk, and learn cheese-making at an award-winning Dutch farm, all in a day complete with a guide and round-trip transfers.

Highlights

Uncover the Dutch countryside's charm on a full-day guided tour, featuring a windmill cruise, cheese-making demonstration, and historic Katwijk village.
Embark on a scenic 90-minute cruise across the Kagerplassen, a network of lakes sitting 5 meters below sea level, dotted with classic windmills.
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Katwijk, exploring its beautiful boulevard and an eye-opening visit to the renowned Katwijk Museum.
Go behind the scenes at the award-winning Cow Farm Nellesteijn, enjoy a live cheese-making demonstration, and sample Holland's best cheese of 2021.
Fun Fact: The Dutch themselves created about 60% of Holland, making it a remarkable feat of engineering. Discover this and more on the tour.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of the Dutch countryside
Expert guides
Round-trip transfers in a luxury coach
Free Wi-Fi onboard
90 minutes windmill Cruise on Kagerplassen
2 hours in Katwijk
Entrance to the famous Katwijk Museum
Visit to the cow farm and live cheesemaking demonstration by the farmer
Bottle of water

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Experience the Dutch Countryside

Start your day of Dutch discovery with a warm welcome from your knowledgeable local guide who has an abundance of quirky facts up their sleeve. Ensconce yourself in a luxury coach, complete with free WiFi, and journey below sea level to the pristine Dutch countryside. Marvel at the ingenious windmills as you embark on a 90-minute cruise across the Kagerplassen, a breathtaking network of lakes that sit 5 meters below sea level.

Next, step into the charming world of Katwijk, a fishing village rich in Roman history. Did you know Katwijk marked the northern border of the Roman Empire? Wander down the Netherlands’ most beautiful boulevard and delve into the local art scene at the renowned Katwijk Museum. Housed in a monumental shipowner's house, it boasts a unique collection of paintings from the artists' colony of the 19th century.

Savoring the Dutch Heartland: Cheese, Cows, and More

The final stop of the day is the award-winning Cow Farm Nellesteijn. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour from the friendly farmer, and witness over 100 cows in their natural habitat. Experience the fascinating process of cheese-making, demonstrated live. Don't miss tasting the locally made cheese, voted Holland's best in 2021. As the day concludes, reflect on your Dutch adventure during the comfortable coach ride back, taking with you the taste, sights, and stories of the Netherlands’ heartland.

Itinerary

10am: Departure from Amsterdam
11am: Arrival in Warmond - 90 minutes windmill cruise
1pm: Vsit to the Katwijk Village
3:30pm: Visit to the cow farm
5:30pm: Return to Amsterdam

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Photography is allowed on tour.

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