Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans Day Trip

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Explore the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, taste Gouda cheese, and watch a wooden shoe demonstration on a trip from Amsterdam. Then, make a stop at Afsluitdijk and enjoy a boat tour in Giethoorn.

Highlights

  • Experience the Dutch countryside's charm on a scenic drive from Amsterdam
  • Explore the famous windmill village of Zaanse Schans in the town of Zaandam
  • Visit a clog-making workshop and cheese factory to learn about these crafts
  • Take photos on the Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands
  • Sail through Giethoorn's narrow canals and pass under its bridges on a cruise

Description

Explore the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands – Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans – on a guided day trip from Amsterdam. Start with a hotel pickup, traveling on a luxury minivan. First, visit a Dutch cheese factory, followed by a wooden clog factory. Then, enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans, a site known for historic windmills and wooden houses. Afterward, make a photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dyke in the Netherlands. In the afternoon, discover the car-free village of Giethoorn for a boat tour of its scenic canals.

Includes

Tour guide Hotel pickup in Amsterdam (inside highway ring A10, excluding the north side of IJ River) 1-hour boat cruise in Giethoorn Cheese tasting, wooden shoe workshop, and diamond demonstration 1 water bottle per guest Parking fee and fuel

Important Information

  • During the peak season, two groups may be grouped together. The activity provider will inform you in advance

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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