The Trendy Hague

with Amsterdam & Rotterdam

Flower enthusiasts won't want to miss this special trip showcasing the Keukenhof Spring Garden’s Flower Parade combined with sightseeing to two of Hollands most famous cities - Amsterdam & Rotterdam.  This 3-day tour offers the best in Dutch culture and popular sites at a relaxed pace and fantastic price!

Day 1: An early morning departure gets us on our way to Rotterdam, known as the “Gateway to Europe” and Europe’s largest commercial port.  Upon arrival, we'll enjoy a boat excursion (included), to get a closer look at this lively port and a chance to learn about the amazing process of how millions of tons of goods are loaded and transported upstream to many countries including Germany, France, all the way to Switzerland. 

The afternoon is yours to explore Rotterdam’s maritime heritage such as the famous White House of Rotterdam, the Crocked Cube Houses, Erasmus Bridge and other innovative architectural marvels found throughout the city. A visit to the Markthal (market hall) offers a lively atmosphere, plenty of shopping opportunities and a chance sample the edible delights at one of the many food stalls at the famous Binnenrotte. Check in at our 4-Star hotel will be available in the late afternoon, and a three-course or buffet style dinner (included) will be offered that evening at the hotel.

Day 2: Our day begins with breakfast at the hotel (included) to fortify us for a fantastic fun filled flower packed day at the renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens.  Here, we will experience this year’s annual theme “Flower Power,” which features 7 million flowering bulbs in a breathtaking Spring display. Enjoy wandering the boxwood maze with that overlooks the fields of blooming tulips that surround the park or visit the working windmill where you can purchase a ticket for a “whisper boat ride.”

The main attraction, The Flower Parade, passes the Keukenhof Garden along the Keukenhof Corso Boulevard at about 15:30 in the afternoon (time will be reconfirmed by your guide). We suggest getting in place early to ensure you have a good location and vantage point to see the large flowered covered floats, luxuriously decorated cars and parade spectacles.  On our way back, we will enjoy a scenic drive through The Hague and be able to snap pictures of the well-known International Court of Justice. We arrive back at the hotel for a relaxing evening and a three-course or buffet style dinner (included).  The rest of the evening is yours to continue your explorations of Rotterdam, or you can unwind and recharge for the final leg the of the journey.

Day 3: Our final day begins with breakfast at the hotel (included) before departing for the Clara Maria Farm, a fourth-generation Dutch family owned and operated cheese farm and clog production.  Here the van Wees family will proudly introduce us to some classic Dutch traditions with a cheese-making and clog-manufacturing demonstrations followed by delicious cheese samples and a chance to purchase wares and gifts from their shop.   Next, we journey to the heart of downtown Amsterdam, where you are free to explore the city’s museums and canals at your leisure.  Your tour guide will be happy to provide suggestions about local sights, places for lunch and where to arrange a guided canal boat ride (not included).  Our late afternoon departure ensures a timely arrival back at Ramstein.

Individual attraction reservations are recommended upon confirmation of trip - keep watch on the Departure Status of your tour date.

Velvet Cave Christmas Market & Christmas Town of Valkenburg

Travel with us into the neighboring country of Holland and immerse yourself in the underground fabulous Christmas Caves of Valkenburg. This trip is an absolute must for Christmas Market connoisseurs! Valkenburg offers the most incredibly unique Christmas Market experience by hosting the entire market in the naturally formed caves that run underneath the town. Making use of the extensive cave system that underlies the area, the “Valkenburg Caves” provides a one-of-a-kind experience not found at any other Christmas Market. Traditional Dutch Christmas treats, artisan wares, holiday crafts, and Christmas exhibits line the decorated caves to create an underground Christmas village that glows with holiday spirit.

Our next stop is downtown Valkenburg where the fairytale Christmas Town and Market shines brightly, beckoning to shoppers with the sweet scent of gingerbread and Glühwein (mulled wine).  Walk endlessly through the thoughtfully crafted, unique and beautiful winter landscapes, through the decorated stalls, showcasing a wide variety of Dutch Christmas treasures and crafts.  Sweet and savory seasonal snacks and tasty treats will be on offer in abundance, be sure to try the Reibekuchen, a delicious fried potato pancake made even better with some mouth-watering apple sauce.  The bite-sized, fluffy Pannenkoeken or Stroopwafels make the perfect hand-held dessert while you stroll and take in the sites.  Valkenburg, either above or below ground, offers an amazing Christmas atmosphere that is certain to stimulate and saturate all your senses and fill your soul with holiday spirit!

The Best of Holland

This 3-day tour-de-force trip to Holland offers a huge bang for your buck with five famous Dutch attractions in 2 amazing Dutch cities!

Day 1: Our adventure gets underway with an early morning departure, setting us up for a late-morning arrival at the Alkmaar Cheese Market in Holland, where you will witness the Dutch cheese trade from the merchant’s perspective. Walk among giant wheels of cheese where you can taste an assortment of classical dutch cheeses like Gouda, Edam, Leiden, Frisian, and others along with smoked and herbed varieties. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop for souvenirs and wonderful cheeses to bring home to share with envious friends. Next we depart for the Windmill Village of Zaanse Schanz for a morning of marveling at some of Holland's most iconic windmills. With your included special Zaanse Schanz card, you have the opportunity to enjoy several museums and windmills as well as the Verkade Chocolate and Biscuit Factory These combined delicious Dutch experiences take you back in time to the early twentieth century where you can learn more about the history of biscuits and chocolate using the original and still working machines. Later we travel to our hotel on the northern coast, check in to our Hotel and enjoy a well deserved dinner before we retire for the evening.

Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, today we visit Amsterdam. Here 50 miles of narrow canals, 1000 bridges that connect more than 70 islands, threaded together by thousands of streets and alleyways, all lined with uncountable numbers of beautiful buildings, await your discovery. We start our day with a guided boat ride along the picturesque canals where we will learn all about the surrounding historical locations the city has to offer. The combination of waterways, amazing architecture and unique Dutch attitude of “Gezellig” make Amsterdam a rare gem. The remainder of the day we encourage you to perhaps visit the Van Goh Museum, Ann Frank House, the Jordaan area with its precious gardens or the De Negen Straatjes (Nine Little Streets). If you find yourself getting hungry, keep your eye out for Stroopwafels, a sensational sweet Dutch treat made from two wafer thin, cookie like waffles glued together with a delectably thick caramel syrup. Another classic culinary creation the Netherlands is known for is Stamppot, a hearty dish made mashed potato, vegetables and smoked sausages such as Dutch Rookworst, Spanish Chorizo or Polish Kielbasa. As the evening draws near, we will regroup for our transfer back to hotel, sit down for another tasty dinner and relax for the night after a wonderfully fun-filled day of sightseeing.

Day 3: After an early breakfast and hotel checkout, we begin our journey to the grand finale, the renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. But no trip to Holland would be complete without a visit to a cheese farm, so an essential detour must be made along the way. At the Clara Maria Cheese Farm and we will enjoy a first-hand demonstration in wooden shoe production and traditional cheese-making with tasty samples! The highlight of our final day is the tulip fields and the Keukenhof Tulip Garden where we experience its annual theme “Flower Classics” featuring 7 million flowering bulbs in a breathtaking spring landscape display. Chill out on a whisper boat ride (not included) or doze on the lawn amongst the artistic floral arrangements. We spend the afternoon there until you’re flowered out, and depart in time for a comfortable evening arrival back at Ramstein.

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