6-Nights Amsterdam & the Countryside from $2,457

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722324

Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks, Rural Charm Experience the enchanting charm of Amsterdam and its surroundings on this adventure. Visit world-class museums, cycle through picturesque streets, and explore Bruges.

Trip Overview:

Take a 7-day tour of Amsterdam, including day trips to Rotterdam and the medieval centre of Bruges.

Begin your Netherlands tours in Amsterdam, the nation’s capital. Crossed by canals and populated by charmingly narrow houses, Amsterdam is the prize of the Dutch Golden Age of the seventeenth century. A city tour will acquaint you with the city’s history and its charming city centre. Visit the Van Gogh Museum to see the world’s largest collection of the painter’s work. At the Rijksmuseum see masterworks by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Visit the Anne Frank House for a sobering reminder of humanity’s dark history and the endurance of the human spirit. Then cruise the canals to truly experience this “Venice of the North.” After enjoying the museums, learn about the brewing process of Heineken beer, and enjoy some of the world-famous beer yourself! Then make like the Dutch and cycle through the city’s winding corridors and cozy up in one of its many cafes.

From Amsterdam, explore nearby cities to fully appreciate the region. Visit the yellow cube houses of Rotterdam and ride the Euroscoop, a rotating glass elevator, up the 185 metres of Euromast Tower. Then enter Belgium to explore Bruges, the medieval town centre defined by its cobblestoned streets, church spires, and canals. Be sure to visit the Church of Our Lady, with its 122-metre tall tower. At the Church of Our Lady, you’ll be lucky enough to see the only Michelangelo sculpture outside of Italy: the white marble Madonna and Child.

This city break is an ideal way to see the charming canal cities of Europe’s northwest on a Netherlands vacation.

Highlights:

Stay in the heart of Amsterdam at De Roode Leeuw, steps from Dam Square and the canals.
Cruise Amsterdam’s waterways to admire the city’s elegant canal houses and historic landmarks.
Explore Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague, including a visit to the iconic Delft Blue pottery.
Take a full-day trip to Bruges, Belgium’s fairytale city of canals, cobblestones, and chocolate.
Visit Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans for windmills, cheese tasting, and Dutch countryside charm.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
6 nights premium accommodation in Amsterdam
Shared Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise (max 16 guests)
Shared Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague tour (max 45 guests)
Shared city tour of Bruges (max 45 guests)
City Sightseeing Hop On and Off- Bus Only Tour
Shared Volendam, Marken and Windmills Tour (max 30 guests)
Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

6 nights from $2,457 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam

Transfer: Amsterdam Airportto Amsterdam - City Centre

Hotel: Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw (4 Star Rating)

Located in the heart of Amsterdam on Damrak, this hotel is very close to Dam Square and within walking distance of Central Station as well as the Kalverstraat and most major tourist attractions. The bedrooms all vary in size due to the age of the building but they have all been renovated and are now in very good condition. The colour scheme is predominantly black with a shot of colour via the beautiful Amsterdam print above the bedrooms and the rooms also benefit from LCD televisions and high-speed internet. The bathrooms are also in good condition, have all been renovated, and are very modern with dark wooden flooring, with silver and pristine white finishing on the walls and in the showers.

Day 2: Half Day Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise

The 1.5-hour Amsterdam city canal cruise is the perfect high-end introduction to see the canals. The perfect option for families, couples and small groups to enjoy themselves in maximum comfort and style.

This is the best Amsterdam canal cruise If you’re looking for a tour that shows you as many highlights of Amsterdam and the canals as possible!

Beginning and ending the cruise in the Royal Streets of the canal district brings you to one of the most picturesque areas of the city. From there we show you all those, can’t miss highlights along a perfectly tailored 1.5-hour Amsterdam City canal cruise, well suited for couples, groups and families.

Day 3: Full Day Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour

The Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour begins in the city centre of Amsterdam, right next to Central Station. The Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour will first show you The Hague, where you will see the city centre and the outside of Binnenhof (the world’s oldest House of Parliament that is still in use!), including a walking tour through the city. You will also drive past Noordeinde Palace, where the Dutch King works.

After this, the tour continues to Delft, where there will be time for lunch (not included) and free time to explore. In this beautiful medieval town, you will visit one of the last remaining Delftware factories, famous for their blue-and-white ceramics. Finally, you will visit Rotterdam. In Rotterdam the tour takes you past the city's bold and fascinating architecture and includes a visit to the famous food market.

Day 4: Full Day Tour to Bruges

Crossing the Netherlands, enjoying its typical countryside, we will drive to Belgium. Our destination today: one of the most beautiful towns in Europe 'Bruges'. Upon arrival you will be guided through the historical center. The rest of the afternoon you can spend to your liking: enjoy a boat trip along the beautiful canals, visit one of its museums, shop for lace, or taste the excellent Belgium 'cuisine' and chocolates. Let yourself be carried away by beauty and romance! Bruges is the perfect place!

Day 5: Full Day Amsterdam Hop On Hop Off Discovery Tour

The perfect way to discover Amsterdam at your own pace. Enjoy great panoramic views while following the carefully designed route passing all the major landmarks that Amsterdam has to offer. The specially designed glass roofs of our buses enable you to enjoy this beautiful and multi-faceted city to the full. Admire the famous canals with their beautiful, elegant canal houses, towers and bridges. You will also pass by interesting sites, such as the Wester Church, the Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam’s tallest windmill and the major museums and attractions. You can get on and off as you like during 24 hours.

Day 6: Half Day Tour to Volendam, Marken & The Windmills

This excursion takes us to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where we visit windmill village ‘de Zaanse Schans’, with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only five left. Through typical Dutch scenery we continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boat ride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clog maker.

The tour is live guided in English and Spanish but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.

Day 7: Depart from Amsterdam

Transfer: Amsterdam - City Centre to Amsterdam Airport

Featured Destinations

Amsterdam

Cosmopolitan Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. Interesting attractions include the medieval weighhouse, Royal Palace on Dam Square, and New Church. Its most glamorous industry is the diamond trade. Not too far from Amsterdam are the flower centers of Aalsmeer, the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, cheese markets at Edam and Gouda, and historic Haarlem, the main center of the bulb-growing industry. Enjoy the city’s sights from a glass-topped sightseeing boat which passes characteristic gabled houses and negotiates picturesque arched bridges. Facing Dam Square, the Royal Palace was built in 1648 and is still officially the royal residence, although the royal family resides in The Hague. The marbled Citizens Hall with inlaid maps of the world is worth seeing. One of Amsterdam’s most visited sites is historic Anne Frank House. Rijksmuseum, the city’s most prestigious museum, houses the largest collection of Dutch paintings in the world. Van Gogh Museum houses a striking collection.

Excursions

Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours

Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours

Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours

You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.

From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town’s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.

Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.

After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world's finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).

On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)

Highlights:

Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters
Delve into Delft's artistic heritage

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by luxury car or minivan
An expert local guide for 8 hours
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

09/19/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $2,457 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $2,457 per person

Length

6 Nights

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1722324

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