Keukenhof: Private Tulip & Windmill tour with cheese tasting

Highlights

• The Keukenhof, visit the most beautiful spring garden in the world!
• The Zaanse Schans,a beautiful preservation village filled with historical houses
• Explore windmills from the 17th and 18th century
• Indulge a Gouda and Edam cheese-tasting experience

Description

8:30 AM – Pick-Up
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel for departure to Zaanse Schans.

9:00 AM – Arrival at Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans: Explore this picturesque, historic village, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander among the iconic wooden houses, and working windmills, while learning about the area's rich history and heritage. Your guide will lead you along the dike next to the river Zaan, passing the iconic windmills and sharing stories about life during the Dutch Golden Age.

9:15 AM – Wooden Shoe Craft Demonstration
If you've always been curious about how traditional wooden clogs are made, the Wooden Shoe Craft Demonstration at Zaanse Schans is the perfect opportunity to learn! At the Clog Museum, you’ll dive deeper into the history of Dutch clogs, discovering how they were traditionally worn by farmers, workers, and sailors. The museum showcases a wide variety of clogs, from the simple ones used for daily work to the beautifully decorated ones made for special occasions.

10:00 AM – Cheese Tasting at Henri Willig Cheese Farm
Cheese Experience: At the cheese farm of Henri Willig we will taste a variety of Gouda and Edam cheeses. With over 30 flavors, this is a must for cheese lovers. The best part? These cheeses are crafted specifically for travel, so you can bring the flavors of Holland back home, no matter where in the world you’re headed!

10:30 AM – Visit Paint Mill "De Kat"
De Kat Windmill: This iconic paint mill, dating back to 1781, is the last working paint mill in the world. Learn about the process of making pigments and the role of windmills in Dutch industry. If you wish, you can climb the windmill and enjoy stunning views from the external gallery.

11:15 AM – Departure to Keukenhof Spring Gardens

12.00 PM – Photo Stop at the Spring Flower/Tulip Fields
Capture the vibrant beauty of the famous Dutch tulip fields with a scenic photo stop. The colorful rows of tulips, stretching as far as the eye can see, provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable pictures.

12:30 PM – Arrival at Keukenhof Spring Gardens
Immerse yourself for 2 hours in a sea of spring flowers at Keukenhof Gardens. Explore 7 million blooming flowers, capture stunning photos, and enjoy a lunch amidst the vibrant scenery.

2:30 PM – Return to Amsterdam
Return to your hotel: After a delightful day exploring Zaanse Schans and admiring millions of tulips and spring flowers, the tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Amsterdam.

3:15 PM – Arrival at the your Hotel