NET004 Private Europe Tour: Grand Tour Netherland, 6 Days 5 Nights

We will welcome you at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

Explore Amsterdam at Dam Square, the city's main square and a popular meeting spot for Dutch youth, and visit the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk).

Take a walking tour through Amsterdam's world-famous Red Light District, wandering along narrow canal-lined alleys where you will find everything from famous coffee shops to the world's first condom shop, Amsterdam's oldest church, erotic art museums, and various restaurants and bars.

Then travel 50 km to Utrecht, Netherlands, and check in to the hotel.

hotel Overnight Utrecht, Netherlands

In the morning, explore Utrecht, Netherlands, the 4th largest city in the Netherlands. Situated in the heart of the country, it serves as a central hub for rail and road transit. The city's signature feature is its picturesque network of canals with unique two-level walkways: the upper street-level pavement and the lower wharf-level paths running alongside the water.

Visit St. Martin’s Cathedral, home to the 112-meter-tall Dom Tower, the iconic landmark of Utrecht. Climbing its 465 steps leads you to the top of the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, which took over 300 years to construct.

Soak in the academic atmosphere of Utrecht University, visit Sint Willibrordkerk with its breathtaking interior decor, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the charming town center.

Next, travel to The Hague to see the Peace Palace (World Court), which offers guided tours organized by the Peace Palace itself. If you'd like, relive your childhood with a visit to Madurodam, the world's first miniature park spanning about 2.5 rai. It recreates famous Dutch highlights such as Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, historic windmills, and Rotterdam. Many models move, creating an engaging experience for visitors.

If you wish, continue to the nearby historic town of Delft, just 12 km away. A picturesque old town with small streets lining tranquil canals and centuries-old buildings, you can stroll through the center to admire the Old Church (Oude Kerk) and the scenic canal views.

hotel Overnight In The Hague

In the morning, travel to Rotterdam, a modern city celebrated with numerous architectural and design awards. Admire its striking and unique architecture, such as in the Blaak area, home to Blaak Station designed like a flying saucer, the Central Library inspired by Paris's Centre Pompidou, and Het Potlood (The Pencil Tower), designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom, best known for his cubic house concepts.

Just steps away are the Rotterdam Cube Houses, famous tilted cube homes built in 1984 and also designed by Piet Blom. Tilted at 45 degrees, the complex consists of 38 interconnected houses. Each 3-story Cube House features angled walls and windows, requiring residents to be creative with their interior design.

Visit the historic Old Harbour (Oude Haven) and the White House (Witte Huis) Rotterdam. This scenic spot is perfect for memorable photos! A short stroll brings you to the Old Harbour and White House, where you will step into an entirely different world!

Additionally, you may choose to see the Willemswerf building, an impressive waterfront architectural landmark (Boompjes 40, 3011 XB Rotterdam, Netherlands).

Visit the museum in a historic waterfront warehouse (Museum Rotterdam De Dubbelde Palmboom), the Euromast tower, or shop for local food and specialties at Market Hall Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam's largest open-air market. Stretching from Blaak station to the Meent shopping street, you will find over 450 stalls selling fresh fruits, cheese, nuts, fish, clothing, phone accessories, and more—making it a great spot for bargains.

If time permits, visit the village of Kinderdijk, 29 km away (about a 40-minute drive). Kinderdijk features 18 historic windmills and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized as one of the most complete and picturesque windmill sites in the Netherlands.

Enjoy dinner in Rotterdam.

Afterward, depart for the next town, a distance of 40 km.

hotel Overnight The small town of Oostvoorne

In the morning, travel 220 km to visit Giethoorn village.

(En route, you can stop by Delft first. Delft is a beautiful historic town with charming little streets lining small canals and centuries-old buildings. Stroll through the town to see the Old Church (Oude Kerk) and admire the scenic beauty of its canals.)

Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the Netherlands,” is a car-free village woven with canals winding through every corner and scenic footpaths throughout. Locals and visitors travel around by small boats. At the far end of the village lies a expansive lake. You can choose to go boating yourself or take a guided boat tour. Strolling around the village takes about 2 hours to see thoroughly. Enjoy dinner.

Afterward, visit the charming seaside town of Urk, and if you wish, make a stop at the en-route town of Harderwijk.

Then travel to spend the night in Amsterdam.

Visit Haarlem, a 750-year-old historic city with canals, rivers, and charming cobblestone streets. Admire the lovely squares, beautiful churches, vibrant markets, and cozy cafes lined up everywhere, especially along the picturesque riverfront.

Next, head to Zaandam to visit the Zaanse Schans open-air museum. Zaandam is a historic suburb of Amsterdam with 13 preserved windmills in the area, maintained as the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans (or the Zaans Museum) windmill village, located just north of Amsterdam.

You can purchase a day trip tour featuring a boat cruise to historic fishing villages, along with traditional cheese-making and wooden clog-making demonstrations. Please let us know if you would like to book this.

Return to Amsterdam in the evening for a glass-topped boat cruise to take in panoramic views along Amsterdam's canals.

hotel Overnight Amsterdam

Today, we depart for Lisse to visit Keukenhof botanical garden (Keukenhof), a distance of 40 km. This place is brimming with numerous varieties of tulips and an abundance of other blooming flowers throughout the garden. Inside, you will admire the beautifully landscaped grounds and take in the tulip fields of Lisse stretching as far as the eye can see.

If it is outside the flower festival season, spend a full day in Amsterdam today: visit the Royal Palace (Koninklijik Paleis or Royal Palace) and enjoy shopping along Kalver Straat - Nieuwedjik.

If you wish to visit the Van Gogh Museum (Van Gogh Museum), explore at your leisure, or visit essential must-see highlights including the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Stroll through the Spui and Rembrandtplein neighborhoods, and visit Bloemenmarkt, a canal-side floating flower market stretching about 500 meters.

When the time comes, we will transfer you to the airport according to your schedule. If you have an evening flight, we can take you to explore Amsterdam further as you wish.