A collection of windmills, characteristic wooden houses and Dutch shops make this the number one attraction of Holland. You can best book this tour from Amsterdam. A popular tour is this combi-tour where you combine Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans.
Not far from Amsterdam is the traditional fisherman's village Volendam and the island of Marken. You should not miss this when visiting the Netherlands.
The most popular attraction in March, April, and May is the Keukenhof. The Keukenhof is a beautiful park full of tulips and flowers. It's easy to plan a day trip from Amsterdam. You can opt for organised excursions or travel to the Keukenhof yourself using public transport.
The largest cheese market in Holland is on Friday in Alkmaar. From Amsterdam you can easily visit the cheese market with a tour.
A day trip to Rotterdam, the second-largest city in the Netherlands with the biggest port in Europe. This day trip takes you to Rotterdam by train where you can explore the city during a guided bicycle tour.
This day trip takes you to South-Holland's highlights by luxury bus. Browse Delftware in lovely Delft, visit the harbour city of Rotterdam, or go see The Hague's Peace Palace. If your time in the Netherlands is brief, this excursion is ideal for visiting many highlights in a single day.
The picturesque village of Giethoorn is located in the Dutch countryside. It is considered the Dutch equivalent of Venice. It is a small town with traditional houses and canals, and locals get around using boats.
The Efteling, the Netherlands' most popular amusement park. You can visit the fairy-tale world of the Efteling easily by public transport (not inclusive).