Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans
Galerie Photos
We'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'll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famous Gouda cheese is made. We'll enjoy tasting the different flavors and ages available of one of the most popular cheeses in the world. We'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'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'll return to our ship in Amsterdam by coach.
PLEASE NOTE
- Good walking shoes are recommended: guided visit on foot at Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
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AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
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* Price based on double occupancy
The Romantic Rhine Valley and Holland
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* Price based on double occupancy
Treasures of the North through Holland and Belgium
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From Amsterdam to Brussels via Rotterdam and Antwerp, cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium in search of their hidden treasures. Travel to the heart of iconic places such as Volendam, a former fishing village on the Ijsselmeer, and Zaanse Schans. Discover the many international organizations at The Hague and the breath-taking beauty of Brussels, the Belgian capital.
* Price based on double occupancy
The Treasures of North - Through two extraordinary countries: Belgium and The Netherlands
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From Brussels to Amsterdam via Rotterdam and Antwerp, cruise through Belgium and the Netherlands in search of their hidden treasures. Discover the breath-taking beauty of Brussels, the Belgian capital, and the many international organizations at The Hague. Travel to the heart of iconic places such as Volendam, a former fishing village on the Ijsselmeer, and Zaanse Schans.
* Price based on double occupancy
