Day 04 -
Half-Day Tour to Volendam, Edam and the Windmills incl. 100 Highlights cruise-
- Half-Day Tour to Volendam, Edam and the Windmills incl. 100 Highlights cruise- Amsterdam Daily Bus Tour To Volendam, Edam and the Windmill Village. From the churning windmills in
the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything typical
Dutch. Including 100 Highlights Cruise, voucher is provided at the end of the tour. Stop At: Stromma Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Enjoy the 100 Highlights Cruise through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, North Holland Province
This outdoor conservation area is situated on the banks of the Zaan River and is home to traditional 18th
and 19th century architecture, including several functioning windmills.Watch live demonstrations of
craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands. Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Edam, Edam, North Holland Province
From Zaandam, we’ll continue on to Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the
leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the
public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being
sold.After a stroll around this history-rich town, we’ll have the opportunity to see how Edam’s worldfamous cheese is made and, of course, to taste it in a close by cheese farm. Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Volendam Haven, Volendam, North Holland Province
Finally, we will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its
bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see
the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great
place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in
traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden
Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction). Duration: 1 hour
Inclusion-Explore the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans, Stroll the twisting streets of Volendam and
soak up the fishing village atmosphere, See the cheese weighing house in Edam, Watch traditional
craftsmen at work, making clogs and other artifacts, Learn how Dutch cheese is being made in an old
farm and taste the cheese, Including voucher for the 100 Highlights cruise, Entry/Admission - Stromma
Netherlands, Entry/Admission - Zaanse Schans, Entry/Admission - Fort Edam, Entry/Admission - Volendam Haven
Overnight in Amsterdam