Dutch Sights & Belgian Delights

With 165 canals that stretch over 100 kilometres, Amsterdams magnificent waterways have made the city world famous and youll have ample opportunity to explore them. Listen to expert commentary as you take in the countless sights, and learn about the history that shaped this important European capital. Alternatively, enjoy a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, which have delighted visitors for over 60 years.

Visit the Delta Works, including the famous Storm Surge Barrier an incredible feat of modern engineering, purpose-built to protect the flooding Delta Plain. Alternatively, you can choose to explore the charming village of Veere, located on a series of regional dykes, with a history that extends all the way back to the 15th century. Or, if youd like to do something more active, embark on an enjoyable guided cycling tour of Veere and its surroundings, discover the town square with its impressive Town Hall dating back to the late 15th century, cycle past the towns beautiful harbour, and see the picturesque windmill located on the outskirts.

Let a local expert guide you through Bruges, the charming World Heritage-listed city with a hive of picturesque canals and cobblestone streets. Alternatively, explore Antwerp, Belgiums second city, renowned as the diamond capital of the world and located on the banks of the River Scheldt. The city offers an abundance of world-class restaurants, striking architecture and is home to some of Belgiums finest fashion designers.

Join a knowledgeable local guide on a tour of Rotterdam a dynamic, international city with a bold and passionately beating heart. Known as the architectural capital of the Netherlands, youll see highlights such as the Erasmus Bridge and the Beeldenroute Westersingel the Westersingel Sculpture Route that runs along the Westersingel Canal and displays various works of art by renowned local artists. Or if youd prefer, you could choose to explore beautiful Delft, before dropping in to a pottery factory and museum to discover more about world-famous Delft Blue Pottery. Alternatively, discover picturesque Kinderdijk, famous for its beautiful historic windmills.

Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum and learn about the Battle of Arnhem. The Airborne Experience allows you to follow in the footsteps of the British parachutists who made their way across dangerous terrain to Arnhem in September 1944. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum and discover historic houses, farms and windmills. The museum portrays impression of daily life for the average Dutchman over the past few centuries. Or, if youre feeling more active you might wish to journey to the nearby Hoge Veluwe National Park and enjoy cycling on one of their white bicycles. The national park is one of the largest continuous nature reserves in Holland, and the best way to explore it is by bicycle.

Travel from Hoorn to the sleepy fishing village of Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and its quaint wooden church, and then head to Edam, famous for its round cheese. Youll simply love this village and its beautiful squares, old-style bridges and cheese warehouses. Or, discover Hoorn with a local guide and be immersed into the local life with fine cheese and fish tastings. Alternatively, you can choose to take a bike, as its a great village to cycle through.