Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
You'll arrive at Amsterdam airport and get transferred to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to settle in or start wandering around the canal houses on your own pace. No structured activities, just time to get oriented and relax after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's colourful canal houses
- Begin city exploration
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal Houses - Day 2
Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, you have free time to check out Vondel Park or walk through the Jordaan district where you'll find quirky shops and cafes worth browsing. Grab lunch wherever looks good to you, then later you'll join a scenic canal cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage canals to see the historic architecture and bridges that make Amsterdam distinctive.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Amsterdam canal through UNESCO World Heritage site
- Scenic boat tour of Amsterdam's canals, historic architecture, charming bridges and picturesque streets
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Vondel Park, Amsterdam's largest park
- Explore Jordaan district known for quaint shops and cozy cafés
- Lunch at a restaurant of your choice
Landmarks/POIs Vondel Park Jordaan District Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Giethoorn Day Trip
Following breakfast, head to the meeting point for a full-day trip to Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the North. You'll travel through the canals by whisper boat, canoe, and traditional punt since cars don't exist in this village. There's a 1-hour traditional boat tour included to explore the peaceful Dutch surroundings, and you'll be back in Amsterdam around 6 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day trip to Giethoorn village
- 1-hour traditional boat tour through Giethoorn waterways
Landmarks/POIs Giethoorn - Day 4
Seasonal Day Trip (Keukenhof or Rotterdam/Delft/The Hague)
After breakfast, meet at the city center pickup point. Your itinerary changes based on when you're traveling. March through May, you'll head to Keukenhof Tulip Farm to see 7 million spring bulbs in bloom and pick your own to take home, returning by 6 PM. May through December, instead you'll visit Rotterdam for Madurodam miniature park and a river cruise, then The Hague to see Binnenhof and Noordeinde Palace, plus Delft's medieval town where there's a Delftware factory and time for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion (activity varies by travel dates)
- Keukenhof Tulip Farm visit with indoor picking garden (March 16-May 4 departures) OR Rotterdam/Delft/The Hague day trip (May 11-December 7 departures)
- Keukenhof: Tour of world's most beautiful spring garden with 7 million spring bulbs (March-May departures only)
- Keukenhof: Indoor picking garden to choose tulips to take home (March-May departures only)
- Rotterdam/Delft/Hague: Visit to Madurodam miniature park (May-December departures only)
- Rotterdam/Delft/Hague: Visit to The Hague to see Binnenhof and Noordeinde Palace (May-December departures only)
- Rotterdam/Delft/Hague: Visit to medieval town of Delft with visit to traditional Delftware factory (May-December departures only)
- Rotterdam/Delft/Hague: 1-hour river cruise in Rotterdam viewing modern skyline and bustling harbor (May-December departures only)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Delft (May-December departures only)
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Madurodam Binnenhof Noordeinde Palace Delft - Day 5
Zaanse Schans Day Trip
After breakfast, meet at your pickup point for a full-day trip to Zaanse Schans, an 18th and 19th century village with historic windmills, traditional houses, barns, and workshops. You'll experience Dutch heritage firsthand, participate in cheese tasting at the Volendam Cheese Factory, then explore Edam, a charming medieval village before returning to Amsterdam around 6 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Zaanse Schans village
- Exploration of historic windmills and traditional Dutch architecture
- Cheese tasting at Volendam Cheese Factory
- Short walking tour of Edam village
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Cheese Factory Edam - Day 6
Amsterdam Shopping
Following breakfast at your hotel, the entire day is free for shopping and exploring Amsterdam's retail scene. You can browse high-end brands and international chains, hunt for unique boutiques and vintage finds, walk through Kalverstraat, wander the Nine Streets neighborhood, or check out the lively Albert Cuyp Market at De Pijp. Completely unstructured time to shop however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shopping along Kalverstraat
- Explore Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes)
- Browse Albert Cuyp Market at De Pijp
- Visit high-end brands and international chains
- Discover boutiques and vintage treasures
Landmarks/POIs Kalverstraat Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) Albert Cuyp Market - Day 7
Departure from Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home. Make sure to check your flight time the night before so you know when to head out from the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
