Holland & Belgium

From $2,999
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10 Days
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8 Guided Tours
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3 Countries

- Amsterdam to Antwerp Antwerp to Amsterdam

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Day 2

Day 2

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In Amsterdam, the bicycle is as much a cultural treasure as any museum. The city’s flat terrain makes it ideal for getting around on two wheels. Bikes first pedaled onto the city’s streets during the late 19th century; in the 1960s, the first bike-share program was invented here, founded by members of the anti-establishment Provo movement—short for “provocateur”—whose aim was to reduce air pollution created by cars. The program did not last, but the bicycle did, and cycle lanes were soon added to the street. Today, the city is home to hundreds of thousands of bikes.

In Amsterdam, the bicycle is as much a cultural treasure as any museum. The city’s flat terrain makes it ideal for getting around on two wheels. Bikes first pedaled onto the city’s streets during the late 19th century; in the 1960s, the first bike-share program was invented here, founded by members of the anti-establishment Provo movement—short for “provocateur”—whose aim was to reduce air pollution created by cars. The program did not last, but the bicycle did, and cycle lanes were soon added to the street. Today, the city is home to hundreds of thousands of bikes.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

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

Keukenhof Gardens

Walk the flower-lined footpaths of one of the most renowned flower gardens in the world.

Amsterdam’s Golden Age

Peruse the work of the Dutch Masters, cruise Amsterdam’s charming waterways and visit a patrician museum.

Portuguese Synagogue & Amsterdam’s Jewish History

Uncover Amsterdam’s fascinating Jewish history during visits to several important landmarks.

Cheeses of Edam & Beemster

Discover Holland’s love affair with cheese and make your own during a workshop at a working farm.

Keukenhof Gardens & Historic Haarlem

Walk the footpaths of renowned Keukenhof Gardens and the streets of charming Haarlem.

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.