Countryside & Windmill Tour
Description
Enjoy the feeling of the wind in your face when you climb up to the top of the windmill. Stroll through this part of the polder, with the small canals. See the making of the old hand made Zaanse Chairclogs and have a look in a cheese farms or visit a wooden shoe factory. Another stop at fisherman village Volendam. This village is a popular place in the Netherlands, well-known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents. As a result of its isolated location and the tough vitality of the fishermen, this village preserved its character for six centuries. The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, presents the visitor an atmosphere of geniality and romance.
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Itinerary
We will take you to the ‘Zaanse Schans’ our famous open-air windmill museum with five still working windmills and a small typical Dutch 40 house community made of green timber. The village is located on the banks of the river the Zaan where you can still see and admire the old way of wind-power to grind grain, spices and artist’s color.
De Simonehoeve is a traditional cheese farm and clog factory located near Volendam. Here you will get a free guided tour and discover how cheese and clogs are made! In the shop you can have a go at walking on clogs, and taste the delicious cheeses.
Volendam is a popular place in the Netherlands, well-known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents. As a result of its isolated location and the tough vitality of the fishermen, this village preserved its character for six centuries. The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, presents the visitor an atmosphere of geniality and romance.
Marken is a centuries old peninsula, once surrounded by the Gouwzee (shire sea) and the Markermeer (Marker Lake). Today, Marken is connected with the mainland by a dike, but until 1957 Marken was an isolated island.
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Pickup Locations & Times
This is a car service which means that our chauffeurs will meet you at your hotel, cruise or address. Please contact us if there are any unclarities.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels