Windmills & Edam
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port
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$120
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
A scenic panoramic drive from Amsterdam takes you through a tunnel beneath Zuider Zee Bay and traverses an area of green countryside reclaimed from the sea.
Visit Zaanse Schans -- a faithful recreation of the 17th-century community of Zaan. Stroll along the cobblestone streets to see craftsmen practicing their historic trades and viewing a demonstration of the Dutch art of clog-making. Several of the colorful windmills are open to visitors, as are the bakery, cheese shop and dairy farm, all offering a variety of traditional treats. This open-air museum depicts the Golden Age of Netherland's history captured in the painting of the Dutch masters.
At the picturesque town of Edam, renowned for its round, wax-covered cheese, take a guided walk along canals and over drawbridges, past quaint homes and riotous flower gardens. Pronounced ay-dam, this pretty little town has a population of 7,000 and was a whaling port in the 17th century.
A leisurely drive returns you to the ship.
Please note: Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes.