Giethoorn Enclosing

This unique tour will bring you to the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans within one day. In our journey, you would visit a dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoes factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that a beautiful photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dike of the world; In the afternoon, you would discover green 'Little Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. This tour offers free hotel pick-up service within Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mecedes brand) with maximum 8 persons; and a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler). This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with a lot of beautiful photos. One remark: Making new friends on the road won't be a bad idea of your travel. Please note: at the peak season, we might combine two groups together, we will contact you about this in advance.

In this full-day small group tour, discover the Giethoorn, picturesque town where people live with and on the water. Enjoy a boat cruise along the restored farm houses. You will have some free time for lunch and to explore the place on your own. The tour will continue on to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), the 32 kilometer dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland. The Netherlands is famed the world over for the way it deals with water management. The Afsluitdijk, built to tame what was formerly the Zuiderzee (now the Ijsselmeer lake) is a prime example of Dutch water prowess. Then we head back to Amsterdam. .

Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you to Giethoorn and The Enclosing Dyke. First explore the Venice of the Netherlands called Giethoorn, a must see when visiting the country. Experience the beautiful landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges, and Dutch homes. Learn about life in the area, which was once a waterlogged swamp and has now become one of the most iconic places of The Netherlands. After will go to The Enclosing Dyke and learn all about this 32,5 km long architectural masterpiece. This in 1927 build dam still stands strongly today and even protected many in the big flood of 1953. Then at the end of the day your guide will drive you back to your hotel.

During this full tour, your destination will be picturesque Giethoorn where no cars are allowed in the old town, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. This tour is operated as a Private Tour in a luxurious minivan, thus making this tour a more personalized experience without the crowds from large bus tours. A professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide will accompany you throughout the day.

Learn more about the history of the Dutch enclosing dyke and visit the Zuiderzee museum where you will find the largest museum collection of ships in the Netherlands. These ships, which once sailed the former Zuiderzee, can now be seen in the Museum. The iron ships are in the harbour of the Outdoor Museum and the most important wooden ships in the Ships' Hall. Thereafter you will driver over the enclosing dyke to Giethoorn. Giethoorn is by far the most romantic town of the Netherlands. Located in Overijssel in the east of the country, it is surrounded by nature and water. So much water indeed, that the village of Giethoorn doesn’t have any cars riding around. Many houses are only reachable by boat and this is exactly how the inhabitants of Giethoorn travel. You will have a guided canal cruise underneath the linden trees, admire the typical wooden bridges and the old farmhouses. There is a possibility to drive a boat by yourself. There is also a possibility to have a nice lunch.

Starting from your hotel or cruise ship in Amsterdam, you will be picked up to drive through the Netherlands. You will stop outside of Amsterdam to learn more about the history of the city. Your local guide and driver will tell you about the battle against the water the Dutch are fighting for ages. You will stop at a cheese farm to visit the cows stable to learn more about the farm and to meet the animals. You will also receive an explanation about cheese making before you can taste a variety of cheeses at their cheese shop. Your trip continues up north to the famous Enclosing Dike. A more than 30 kilometers long wall that blocks the water from the North Sea and keeps a large part of the Netherlands safe and dry. You will stop here to have a look around and for a cup of coffee. From here, you will drive to Giethoorn for lunch before getting on a boat to see why whis unique village is called "Venice of the North". After an exciting day, your guide will drive you back to Amsterdam.

Discover the charming village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Cruise through the village's canals on a private boat, explore the village on foot, and see the Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands. Climb aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with your personal driver guide and travel through a typical Dutch landscape for 1.5 hours en route to the picturesque town of Giethoorn. Continue to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), the 32-kilometer dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland. Admire the Afsluitdijk, built to tame what was formerly the Zuiderzee (now the Ijsselmeer Lake), and a prime example of Dutch water prowess. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a town where cars are forbidden, and little has changed over the centuries. Cruise past the skillfully restored farmhouses on your own 2-hour private boat ride and get some free time for lunch and to explore on your own. Get tips from your guide on what to see and where to eat.