Shore Excursion: Iconic Dutch Highlights with Cheese Tasting

Sightseeing  :  Netherlands  :  North Holland  :  Amsterdam  :  Ports Of Call Tours

Explore a world of Dutch highlights with this 4.5-hour guided tour. Journey through the Netherlands, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, after departing the cruise ship. Marvel at famed windmills such as Zaanse Schans and visit a local cheese factory, where you will taste authentic cheeses before heading back to the ship.Begin the tour after disembarking from your cruise port and meeting your guide. From there, board the awaiting vehicle and venture north, passing rolling countryside dotted with farmhouses, windmills and grazing animals. Arrive at the old hamlet of Zaanse Schans, one of the top touristic destinations in the Netherlands. Stroll around the area, sightseeing and shopping for souvenirs along the way. Watch a demonstration of wooden shoe-making and discover what makes them unique to the region. Take the opportunity to visit the interior of a windmill, learning the history of them from your guide.

Continue on to another very famous place, Edam, synonymous with the red-waxed cheese. Edam is a town with a rich history, ornate façades, lovely squares, bridges, attractive shopping streets, inviting outdoor cafés and cheese warehouses. Follow your guide on a walking tour to experience the atmosphere and view the authentic 17th-century architecture. Visit a nearby cheese factory to learn about the production process. Taste several varieties of the famous cheese and browse the shop for souvenirs to take home with you. Return to the cruise port at the end of the day.