Best of the Netherlands - 2022
7 Days Starting and ending in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Visiting: Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Keukenhof, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Arnhem, Giethoorn, Groningen, Zaanse Schans, Volendam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
4820-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Steady pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Famous for its tulips, windmills, and wooden clogs, Holland is a delightful country with scenic landscapes, historic monuments, and vibrant cities. You’ll get to know the country on this affordable tour of the Netherlands starting and ending in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Holland’s capital, is a pleasant, 700-year-old city whose elegant and classic architecture, cafés and restaurants, renowned museums, and picturesque canals—not to mention the bike paths throughout the city—make for a pleasurable atmosphere. Here, your city tour includes a cruise—the best way to see Amsterdam—through the elegant canals lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” The Netherlands are known for their flower production, which you will experience on the visit to the fascinating Aalsmeer flower auction where more than 20 million plants and flowers are sold daily.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Amsterdam Area, Holland
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Amsterdam on your own with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Amsterdam Area
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
For centuries, this tiny nation of seafaring traders played a leading role in world history. It reclaimed 40% of its territory from the sea, and produces a healthy agricultural surplus in the midst of Europe’s most densely populated area—yet Holland manages to remain quaint and scenic. Your day begins with a canal cruise to see Amsterdam from water level. Complete the experience watching skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones at a diamond center, and follow a Local Guide who will point out Amsterdam’s highlights on the included city tour. Enjoy time this afternoon to explore on your own or attend an optional traditional Dutch dinner.
Day 3 : Amsterdam Area–Aalsmeer/Keukenhof–Delft–Rotterdam
Location: Aalsmeer, Keukenhof, Delft, Rotterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Central Station (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your day with a visit to the fascinating Aalsmeer flower auction or, when the tulips bloom, see some of the 7 million flowers planted annually at the world-famous Keukenhof—one of the world’s largest flower gardens (departures April 3 to May 1 and weather permitting). Continue to historic Delft to visit the famous Royal Delft pottery factory. See how this exquisite pottery is made, and marvel at the magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware. Continue on to Rotterdam, the world’s busiest port, to marvel at the city’s futuristic architecture during your sightseeing with a Local Guide.Today’s Distance: 99 mi/ 160 km
Day 4 : Rotterdam–Gouda–Arnhem Area
Location: Rotterdam, Gouda, Arnhem
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Postillion (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Arrive in Gouda, renowned for its cheese! Stroll around the picturesque narrow streets to the medieval Market Square, see the Gothic-style Town Hall with its red and white shutters and the Goudse Waag used for cheese weighing in the 17th-century. Then, enjoy your interactive cheese experience. Next, is Arnhem, site of the WWII Battle of Arnhem, where you will see John Frost Bridge, named after the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days. Enjoy time on your own to do some independent exploring.Today’s Distance: 71 mi/ 115 km
Day 5 : Arnhem Area–Giethoorn–Groningen
Location: Giethoorn, Groningen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Hotel Groningen Martiniplaza (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, head for the village of Giethoorn, built on canals but quainter than cities like Venice or Amsterdam. Spend the night in the provincial capital of Groningen.Today’s Distance: 134 mi/ 215 km
Day 6 : Groningen–Zaanse Schans–Volendam–Amsterdam Area
Location: Groningen, Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ibis Styles Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Groningen this morning, an important trade center in the 13th century hailed today as the “World Cycling City.” Cross over the 19-mile Barrier Dam, which is part of an incredible system of 1,200 miles of dikes, dams, and dunes built over the last 900 years to protect the part of Holland that is below sea level. Visit a wooden clog workshop in Zaanse Schans. Continue to the fishing village of Volendam, then arrive back in Amsterdam and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
Day 7 : Amsterdam Area
Location: Amsterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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