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Best of the Netherlands

7 days
Start and end in Amsterdam
4.9
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Marvel at the classical architecture in Amsterdam
  • Cruise through the elegant and picturesque canals
  • Visit the Aalsmeer flower auction or Keukenhof garden
  • Find tasty treats in the town of Gouda
  • Enjoy a visit to the Royal Delft Pottery factor

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
  2. Day 2 AMSTERDAM
  3. Day 3 AMSTERDAM–AALSMEER/KEUKENHOF–DELFT–ROTTERDAM
  4. Day 4 ROTTERDAM–GOUDA–ARNHEM
  5. Day 5 ARNHEM–GIETHOORN–GRONINGEN
  6. Day 6 GRONINGEN–ZAANSE SCHANS–VOLENDAM–AMSTERDAM
  7. Day 7 AMSTERDAM
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What's Included

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  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

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Cosmos

Number of tours

210

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.9
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  • S
    · May 19th, 2025
    I love the Netherlands. My guide agent is Mlean. The driver is Hank. It’s excellent, kind, and knowledgeable. Hank, driver, is something else because I suffered a stroke, and getting down the bus is a chore, but I got it. It’s OK, but lower it for the bus, I told Hank to drop it, please. He says you can do it, he said exercise. Oh my gosh! I tried, but it’s hard. But I paid Hank for the tip. Oh well, it’s a little lower. Wow, it’s a shame. My trip is memorable for me. Nothing is slowing down, but I am writing a letter to the company.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • PR
    · May 8th, 2025
    Excellent tour guide
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • AL
    · April 27th, 2025
    Wonderful trip with our tour director Lode. Saw so much of the Netherlands and met wonderful people.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Best of the Netherlands reviewer 4
    · September 2nd, 2024
    Patricia was an excellent tour guide. Provided lot of information and taught us a little bit about Holland. I liked the cities selected on the tour. I hope to return someday and spend more time in these cities. Hotels were lovely, especially the Fletcher Hotel in Arnhem. Food was okay but the Dutch cuisine is mostly fried food and that got tiresome.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • Best of the Netherlands reviewer 5
    · July 31st, 2024
    Your itinerary was exactly what I was looking for. I saw everything I wanted to see of this wonderful country! It was a quaint and pleasant experience.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • BG
    · May 27th, 2024
    Everything on time, many places to see, very good guide and driver. But hotels to far away from the cities.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • ZA
    · May 26th, 2024
    Except for the hotels (it doesn’t look like air con working) all went well. Mladen is a good tour guide; Jeffrey was an excellent driver!
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • TJ
    · May 11th, 2024
    The trip was great! Had a great tour guide, saw some great sights and learned a lot.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • Best of the Netherlands reviewer 9
    · April 22nd, 2024
    We enjoyed the nature and flowers and canals. The accommodation was good and the Fletcher hotels very peaceful in the country.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · May 25th, 2023
    Wide variety of experiences.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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Dates & Availability

7 days
Best of the Netherlands
From Amsterdam to Amsterdam

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  • J

    Jacob

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    When following the itinerary, the tour "Best of the Netherlands" start in Amsterdam and finish in Amsterdam, however, is it possible to adjust the final location to Utrecht instead of Amsterdam if a client make that request?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2025

      We will not be able to alter the tour to end in a different location. The guest will have to make arrangements to get to Utrecht independently.

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    María José

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    How does the bed terminology vary?

    Accommodation
    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      In our terminology, 'single bed' usually means one bed for up to two people, and 'twin' means two separate beds.

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    Andy

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    What steps should I follow if there are single room availability issues?

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    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      If single accommodations are unavailable, we recommend checking for availability on different departure dates.

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    Sylvia

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Are we allowed to use Hilton Hotels at any location since we get the rooms at Hilton at no cost

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      You will not be able to use Hilton hotels. We are contracted with certain hotels that are on the route of the tour

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    Catherine

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    Are airport transfers included?

    Flights / Transfers
    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      There is a free hotel shuttle available at the start and end of the tour.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    Can you kindly advise what the cost would be for an additional night if he would arrive 1 day earlier, on the 25th of April?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      We are not offering any pre nights accommodations for this departure. We do have up to two post nights we can add at the end of the tour in Amsterdam at the rate of $103 USD per person per night.

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    Allan

    Asked on November 7th, 2024

    I am a solo traveller and I am wondering if there is a solo surcharge. I do not mind sharing a room with someone though.

    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten November 2024

      The solo upcharge on this tour varies by date, but for 2025 it runs from $450.00 to $700.00. If you are ready to book please select the 'book now' button located on the left-hand side to secure your spot on Best of the Netherlands.

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    Andrea

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Do you know the single supplement price

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      The cost of the Cosmos tour "Best of the Netherlands" in a single room is $3,049. If booked and deposited by 8 November a $150 discount can apply.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on October 20th, 2024

    Are there bathrooms on the tour buses?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, our tour buses usually have a restroom, but it is intended for emergency use. Regular stops are scheduled for bathroom breaks.

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    Jose

    Asked on October 12th, 2024

    Would like to see about booking a trip in mid April of 2025. Would like to add a couple of days to the trip to head over to Belgium. Is there a way to determine which hotel we would be staying at in Amsterdam as it lists two options. Would like to go to Leeuwarden while there as wife's family is from there, would that be a possibility?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      We have availability on our April 5, 2025, April 12, 2025, April 13, 2025 and April 19, 2025. We can add up to two additional nights at the rate of $93 USD per person per night. You will be able to make arrangements to visit Leeuwarden in the beginning or end of the tour, we will not be able to assist with making those arrangements for you.

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