Experience the essence of Dutch ingenuity, heritage and beauty! Step inside a historic windmill, stroll through a charming Golden Age Village, marvel at a famous dike and be impresses by the oldest working planetarium in the world.
Highlights
TRAVEL PLAN:
08.30 AM: Pick up
08.30 – 09.30: Transfer to Schermerhorn
09.30 – 10.30: Visit the windmills of Schermerhorn
10.30 – 10.45: Transfer to De Rijp
10.45 – 11.45: Village Walk in De Rijp
11.45 – 12.30: Transfer to Den Oever
12.30 – 13.45: Visit Den Oever incl. Lunch
13.45 - 14.30: Transfer to Franeker via Enclosing Dike
14.30 – 16.30: Town Walk in Franeker and visit of the "Eise Eisinga Planetarium"
16.30 – 18.30: Transfer back
Pickup included
The historic windmills of Schermerhorn: No visit to the Netherlands is complete without experiencing the iconic windmills that helped shape this country—literally turning water into land! Get ready for a truly special journey as we take you to SCHERMERHORN, home to three of the oldest and most picturesque traditional Dutch windmills. One of these historic mills has been transformed into a fascinating museum, where you can step inside and explore its intricate mechanics from top to bottom. Feel the history, hear the creaking of the wooden beams, and witness firsthand how these engineering marvels kept the land dry for centuries!
Village walk in pretty De Rijp: Next, we take you to one of the most picturesque villages in the Netherlands—DE RIJP. Step back in time as we stroll along its charming canal, lined with beautifully preserved wooden houses. This village tells the story of the Dutch Golden Age, including the magnificent town hall. Walking through De Rijp feels like wandering through an open-air museum—only this is no replica; it’s the real deal!
Fishing village of Den Oever: Our journey continues to Den Oever, a lively fishing village with a deep connection to the sea. Here, we take a refreshing walk along the dike, leading to a viewpoint overlooking the Wadden Sea. After soaking in the panoramic views, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at Restaurant Basalt, where—naturally—the seafood is as fresh as it gets!
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We pick you up anywhere in The Hague and surroundings (also Leiden and Noordwijk). Our driver/ guide is recognizable by polo shirt with Company logo and the van we use also carries that logo.