Ultimate Full-Day Trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Canal Cruise

Enjoy rural Holland on a full-day sightseeing tour. You will start from the Central Amsterdam and head to the Keukenhof, which is the largest flower garden in the world. You will stroll along beautiful flowers and enjoy exceptional scenery. The abundance of spring flowers in bloom is incredible, so don’t forget to charge your camera. Your guide will give you educational insight. If the flowering season is over, you will visit Aalsmeer Flower Auction to still enjoy flowers in bloom. You will then head to the Kaag Lakes, famous for its numerous authentic windmills. After a 2-hour scenic boat ride you will have a chance to explore one of the mills from the inside. After that, you will take a bus and go to the Boerderij Nellesteijn, a traditional cheesemaking farm, where you will taste delicacies. Round-trip vehicle with air conditioning is provided, so you don’t have to worry about logistics. Get completely hassle-free journey and enjoy!This tour is a great way to escape restless Amsterdam and enjoy another side of the Netherlands. This region is filled with nature, picturesque landscapes and authentic spots. The striking colors of the flowering tulip bulbs are a typical sight in Holland during the spring. You will explore the Keukenhof flowers gardens, where you will be amazed by colors of about 7 million bulbs and 800 varieties of tulips. This is a real feast for the eyes, which looks like thousands of paint buckets exploded all over! To call the scenery epic would be an understatement. The refreshing aroma in the air and the tranquility of the garden will fill up your heart and will revive your mind. It is really worthwhile to visit this park, because you will understand what lies behind the Dutch culture: love for beauty and nature, order, skill, experimenting. This park is very big and every year it is changed and renewed, and the result is impressive. Soak it all up.If the blooming season is over and there are no blooming flowers in the Keukenhof, then you will visit the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer. You will be amazed by the quantity of beautiful flowers and plants traded daily. You will have a chance to take a look at flower traders and understand auction process, which is very exciting. You will experience the hustle and bustle of the flower auction, and admire millions of flowers in bloom. The bright red, pink and yellow colors are overwhelmingly beautiful and are a must-see.Jaw-dropping scenery ahead as we move to the Kaag Lakes, which are popular for different water activities and best windmill views ever. You will observe windmills, grazing animals, Dutch boats and fields. Keep your camera ready to capture some of the windmills, as there are more than a thousand of them in the Netherlands. After admiring scenic views you will go inside the authentic windmill. Then you will return to your boat, where another typical Dutch delight is waiting for you—lunch.Then you will head to traditional Dutch cheese farm. On your way there you will take in the views of magnificent beaches of coastal town. The Netherlands produces and exports millions of tons of cheese every year, and about seven pounds (3 kg) are eaten here annually per person. Farmers will tell you about traditional cheese making, and your children will definitely get overexcited, as they can interact with cute farm animals here! Finish off with a gourmet cheese tasting, and then buy some cheese to enjoy back at home. Our time together is over, and grabbing yourself some treats will make it a little easier to swallow.