The tour starts at the world’s largest Flower Auction in Aalsmeer. On Sundays, when it’s closed, a wooden shoe and clog factory is visited instead. The next stop is Rotterdam, well-known for its contemporary architecture. Its centre was bombed on May 14th 1940 by the German Luftwaffe and it was entirely rebuilt after the war. Rotterdam prides itself on being one of the largest and busiest harbours of the world and a major gateway to Europe. You’ll see its famous Erasmus Bridge – the “Swan” – and the Euromast rising against the city’s skyline. On to picturesque Delft.

Belgium is officialy a bilingual country. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, it is home to two linguistic groups: the Flemish Dutch-speakers in the north and the Wallonian French-speakers in the south. That’s why you’ll hear both languages spoken today. First this tour will take you to Antwerp, Belgium’s second largest city. The capital of Flanders is one of Europe’s largest harbours and since the end of World War II it has been an important diamond centre as well. Antwerp is the birthplace of the famous 17th century painter

Relaxed, with a drink in your hand (1 p.p. inclusive) you navigate through Eastern Docklands in Amsterdam. A guide entertains you with interesting stories meanwhile. The Eastern Docklands in Amsterdam were established in the middle of the 17th century. A part of the IJ waterbody was filled up and some of the eastern meadows were reclaimed. These Docklands consist of Kattenbrug, Wittenburg and Oostenburg. Also the Czar Peter Neighbourhood belongs to them, although it is not an island and it was created only by the 19th century. Eventhough

Ghent and Bruges are two cities in the Flemish region of Belgium. In the Middle Ages they became large and rich and were more influential than London, Cologne and Moscow by the 13th century. At that time, the wool industry brought about a significant economic blossom, first in Bruges and then in Ghent. Consequently, in both cities significant urban developments took place. Much of Ghent’s medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. The belfry as well as the towers of the Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicolas

This colourful tour takes us through the outstanding flower fields in the direction of the Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden. Inside the Keukenhof gardens there will be plenty of time to admire this beautiful internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. There are about seven million different bulbs planted each year, including a wide variety of tulips, hyacinths, orchids, daffodils, lilies and crocuses. Especially the tulip displays are breathtaking; there are more then 700 different varieties. There is also a large collection of sculptures

The best way to get to know Amsterdam is on foot. Avoid traffic jams, feel the city’s atmosphere walking in the streets and get to hidden places that any vehicle could never reach. The places you’ll experience during the tour: our famous Dam Square, one of Netherlands’ most important locations. The Dam derives its name from its function: a dike on the Amstel River. Built in approximately 1270, it formed the first connection between the settlements on both sides of the river. The Dam is dominated by the Royal Palace. It is one of four palaces in the Netherlands

Volendam and Marken are two fishermen’s villages that owe their fame to the 19th century French, Spanish, British and American artists who – inspired by the lovely green wooden houses, the colourful local dresses and the innumerable little boats – came to immortalize that beauty in their paintings and sold their works all over the world. Learn about Holland’s unique watermanagement: how within few years time the former North Sea Golf – Zuiderzee – was turned into a fresh water lake – the present Ijsselmeer. The windmill – among our country’s most