Included in tour package:<ul><li>Amsterdam by bike(1)</li><li>Giethoorn</li><li>Alkmaar: biking on the polders</li><li>Keukenhof Gardens or Volendam and Zaanse Schans</li></ul>(1) Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.

Take a bike tour of Hoorn and its surroundings. Located on the banks of the Ijsselmeer, Hoorn was one of the important Dutch East India Company towns in 17th-century Holland. Hundreds of merchant ships left Hoorn to sail across the world and return loaded with merchandise, especially spices such as peppercorn, nutmeg, clove and mace. Our guide will explain the city&#39;s celebrated past in detail. The outskirts of Hoorn itself are dotted with biking and hiking paths that cross the superb polders, following the river dykes and passing by old villages and the ancient Westfriese Omringdijk&mdash;an almost 800-year-old dyke. The Beemster polder, the first in the Netherlands and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of creative planning and a superb example of the conflict the inhabitants have waged with water in this area. You&#39;ll get to see old windmills.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.</li>
</ul>

Biking on the Polders

You&#39;ll leave on foot to head to the bike rental office. This guided bike tour will last about 2.5 hours, and you&#39;ll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites in Amsterdam. Enjoy some free time at the Flower Market or at the Albert Cuypmarkt.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.</li>
</ul>

Amsterdam by bike

Imagine a town straight out of a fairytale with no pollution nor cars to be found: this is Giethoorn.

We&rsquo;ll leave from Lemmer by coach to reach Giethoorn, a charming lakeside town.

Located inside the Weeribben-Wieden National Park&ndash;part of the Overijssel province, lovely canals intertwine among a lush flora and 17th-to-18th century thatched farmhouses built on peat islets connected to each other by more than 170 wooden bridges. This idyllic setting is best discovered on foot or by boat.

Our trip will take us on a one-hour boat ride along the canals for an original discovery of this typical village. You&#39;ll be enchanted by the beautiful scenery of this town by the water and the welcoming spirit that suffuses the air. Before heading back to Lemmer, you will have some free time to wander about the humpback bridges or small footbridges spanning the canals. 
 
PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The town can only be visited on foot or by boat.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Giethoorn

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess towards Keukenhof. Upon arrival, your hostess will give you an entry ticket that will allow you to stroll freely inside this beautiful flower garden extending on 32 hectares (79 acres). You&#39;ll be delighted by its wonders, from the enchanting colors and fragrances of the many tulips, narcissus, daffodils and other ornamental bulbs to the orchid pavilion and the Japanese country garden. Do not miss the breathtaking view over the tulip fields from the 1892 windmill located at the back of the garden! In the 15th century, the garden as we know it today was nothing but hunting grounds where aromatic herbs were grown for the kitchens of the castle belonging to Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut, hence its current name, &quot;Keukenhof&rdquo; - &quot;kitchen garden&rdquo; in English. Return on board in Amsterdam by coach.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>Only on pre-booking.</li><li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li><li>Free visit in the park; open from March 24th to May 15th 2022.&nbsp;The opening dates are subject to change by Keukenhof Flower Park.&nbsp; </li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li><li>Wheelchairs are available through online booking on the Keukenhof website (passengers will have to use their own credit card).</li></ul>

Excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens

We&#39;ll leave by coach with our guide for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We&#39;ll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famous Gouda cheese is made. We&#39;ll enjoy tasting the different flavors and ages available of one of the most popular cheeses in the world. We&#39;ll then head for Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses. Take a walk through the stunning buildings and the unique peat landscape or watch traditional clog making techniques. Don&#39;t miss the small but impressive clog museum that features one of the largest and most attractive collections of wooden shoes in the Netherlands: painted, carved, ice clogs with iron trimmings, horse clogs, and decorative clogs. Take advantage of some free time on this excursion to indulge in authentic Dutch traditions. We&#39;ll return to our ship in Amsterdam by coach.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended: guided visit on foot at Volendam and Zaanse Schans.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans

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Included in tour package: Amsterdam by bike(1) Giethoorn Alkmaar: biking on the polders Keukenhof Gardens or Volendam and Zaanse Schans (1) Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.

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