Trade Routes of the Middle Ages

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  • 15 Days
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  • 10 Guided Tours
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  • 7 Countries

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Scenic canal view in Amsterdam cityscape

A city of charming canals, elegant gabled houses, splendid museums and abundant bicycles, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is a delight to explore. Its patchwork of waterways forms about 90 islands connected by 1,500 bridges. The legacy of the Dutch Golden Age lives on in gilded manses and in the lush paintings of Rembrandt and other Dutch masters that adorn the Rijksmuseum, The Netherlands’ grand repository of art and cultural history. Discovering Amsterdam is a pleasure best pursued on foot; visitors line the tranquil canals and linger over Dutch pancakes, or take a stroopwafel to go.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.

Scenic canal view with moored boat

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Discover Amsterdam in the most leisurely manner, via one of its famous glass-topped canal boats.

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Vibrant Flower Beds in Lush Park

A Day At Keukenhof Gardens

Take in the countless breathtaking blooms of Keukenhof Gardens, the colorful star of Holland’s flower trade.

Historical group portrait with ornate attire

Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam by Canal

See the best of Amsterdam by canal and by motor coach, followed by an enriching visit to the Rijksmuseum.

Vibrant Flower Beds in Lush Park

Keukenhof Gardens

Enjoy a half-day tour amid the brilliant blooms of Keukenhof Gardens, the colorful star of Holland’s flower trade.

Charming European street with colorful shops

Leisurely Dutch Countryside

Enjoy the beautiful Dutch landscape on a leisurely drive, stopping in a fishing village to taste local snacks.

Culinary Amsterdam

Sample culinary delights of Amsterdam, from fish to beer, and learn about cheeses before enjoying them with wine.

Blue and white ceramic plates and vase display

Delft & the Hague: In the Footsteps of Vermeer

Explore the city known for its beautiful glazed pottery, and learn how it is made, on this enriching excursion.

Dutch windmill with colorful tulip fields

Best of Holland: The Countryside

Travel the beautiful countryside to a tulip farm, then visit a village to see windmills and traditional crafts.

Scenic Amsterdam canal with illuminated bridges

Best of Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam by foot, savor lunch on the canals and view van Gogh masterpieces.

Historic windmills by a serene canal

From Windmills to Local Delicacies

Encounter nature, windmills, a local farm and a fishing village on a visit to the polders of northern Holland.

Art gallery with large historical paintings

Haarlem & the Frans Hals Museum

Journey to historic Haarlem, revered for its grand collection of paintings by Dutch Masters.

Brewery worker near copper brewing vat

Beer Tasting at Jopenkerk

Sample a selection of local beer at a former church and learn about its historic past.

Wind turbines over colorful flower fields

Tulips & Windmills

Journey through the dreamy Dutch countryside to a tulip farm and witness how windmill technology has changed.

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.