Windmills & Edam
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Port
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This option is available to guests who are returning to the ship.
Approximately 4 hours
Enjoy a scenic ride through the colorful Dutch countryside with free time to shop for cheese.
Just a short distance from Amsterdam lies the village of Zaanse Schans, located on the banks of the River Zaan. Bring your camera, as the scenery packed into this tiny village-like park is quite remarkable. The windmills spaced along the river are quintessentially and beautifully Dutch -- the stuff of postcards. Enjoy a close-up view of how a windmill works.
You'll also be able to watch a local clog-maker crafting those unique shoes that look terribly uncomfortable but are, in fact, quite pleasant to wear. Take advantage of some free time to snap some photos and purchase souvenirs.
Continue to the exquisite village of Edam, famous for its cheese of the same name. Stroll through the flat, narrow streets of this utterly charming village to the Bell Tower and revel in the history of some of the houses here, which date back to the 1600s.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Amsterdam. Tour does not operate on holidays.