Keukenhof + Countryside and Windmills tour

Escape the lively city of Amsterdam on this exceptional tour into the peaceful Dutch countryside. Your expedition starts at Amsterdam Central Station, where you will be taken to Zaanse Schans. Continue your exploration to Volendam, a typical fishing village. Stroll along De Dijk and visit the charming harbor, where the Cheese Factory is set to unveil the secrets of Dutch cheese-making. A boat ride will then lead you to Marken, a beautiful peninsula. Sail across the Ijsselmeer. In Marken, experience the ancient tradition of crafting wooden shoes at a clog maker's workshop. The conclusion of your adventure takes you to the illustrious Keukenhof Gardens.

• Uncover the historic windmills located at Zaanse Schans.
• Visit the charming fishing village of Volendam.
• Take a cruise between Marken and Volendam, enjoying the scenic views.
• Observe the traditional crafting of wooden shoes in Marken.
• Experience the renowned Keukenhof Gardens, home to seven million flowers.

Escape to the Country
Leave the bustle of Amsterdam behind and enjoy a full-day journey through the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable tour, lasting more than 10 hours. Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to some of the Netherlands’ most iconic and picturesque destinations, including historic windmills, traditional fishing villages and the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. Please note that the order of the tour may vary.

An Open-Air Museum: Zaanse Schans
Your countryside adventure begins at Zaanse Schans, one of the best places in the Netherlands to see traditional windmills. More than ten historic windmills line the banks of the Zaan River, creating a truly iconic Dutch landscape. The area is an open-air museum, free to explore at your own pace, where you can wander among wooden houses, workshops and working windmills that bring Dutch history to life.

Volendam & Marken: Traditional Fishing Villages
Next, you’ll visit Volendam, a classic Dutch fishing village full of charm and character

Escape to the Country
Leave the bustle of Amsterdam behind and enjoy a full-day journey through the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable tour, lasting more than 10 hours. Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to some of the Netherlands’ most iconic and picturesque destinations, including historic windmills, traditional fishing villages and the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. Please note that the order of the tour may vary.

An Open-Air Museum: Zaanse Schans
Your countryside adventure begins at Zaanse Schans, one of the best places in the Netherlands to see traditional windmills. More than ten historic windmills line the banks of the Zaan River, creating a truly iconic Dutch landscape. The area is an open-air museum, free to explore at your own pace, where you can wander among wooden houses, workshops and working windmills that bring Dutch history to life.

Volendam & Marken: Traditional Fishing Villages
Next, you’ll visit Volendam, a classic Dutch fishing village full of charm and character. Take a stroll along De Dijk and through the lively harbour area, where colourful houses and boats line the waterfront. Here, you’ll visit a cheese factory to learn how traditional Dutch cheese is made — and of course, enjoy a tasting. If you stay for lunch, freshly caught fish is highly recommended.

From Volendam, enjoy a scenic 30-minute boat trip across the IJsselmeer to the village of Marken, once an island and now a peninsula. In Marken, you’ll visit a traditional wooden shoe workshop, where clogs are still made using steam-powered tools based on techniques over 100 years old. You’ll even have the chance to try them on — and discover how surprisingly comfortable they are!

The Most Beautiful Garden in the World: Keukenhof
The final stop is the breathtaking Keukenhof Gardens, often described as the most beautiful flower garden in the world. Open for less than two months each year, Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in Europe and features more than seven million flowers.

Wander along 15 kilometres of footpaths surrounded by vibrant colours and incredible fragrances. You’ll have several hours to explore at your leisure, discovering over 800 varieties of tulips, as well as crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and many more. The gardens include beautifully themed displays, flower shows and parades — all created from millions of bulbs planted by hand each year.

This complete countryside experience is the perfect way to see the Netherlands beyond the city — rich in tradition, scenery and unforgettable beauty.