the Netherlands · 5 days
Amsterdam and the Zaan by water
Canals by small boat, windmills on the Zaan and a dyke ride to Marken.
Amsterdam's ring of canals was dug in the 17th century and is best seen from water level. North of the city, the Zaan river is lined with working windmills and wooden houses painted green.
You stay four nights in a canal house hotel in the Jordaan and spend each morning on the water or on a bike.
| From | PLN 5,360 per person, about €1,240 |
|---|---|
| Group | 6 to 12 guests |
| Level | Easy: canal boats, bikes on flat dykes |
| Where | Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Marken, Edam |
| Starts | Amsterdam Centraal |
| Ends | Amsterdam Centraal |
| Season | April to October |
Day by day
| Day | Planned | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet at the hotel, an evening canal boat. | Dinner in the Jordaan. |
| Day 2 | By train to Zaanse Schans, windmills and a cooper's shop. | Free afternoon in the city. |
| Day 3 | Bikes along the dyke to Marken, 18 km, ferry to Volendam. | Free evening. |
| Day 4 | Edam and its cheese weighing house. | Last afternoon in Amsterdam. |
| Day 5 | Breakfast and departures. | – |
The price covers
- Four nights in a canal house hotel
- Breakfasts and two dinners
- Canal boat, bikes, train and ferry
- A guide
It does not cover
- Flights to Amsterdam
- Lunches
- Museum entries on free afternoons
Dates
| Date | Guide price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2027 | from PLN 5,360 | Book this date |
| 13 May 2027 | from PLN 5,360 | Book this date |
| 9 September 2027 | from PLN 5,360 | Book this date |
| 7 October 2027 | from PLN 5,360 | Book this date |
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