We’ll leave for an excursion along the banks of the IJsselmeer, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Holland. Our first stop will be Edam. Although its name conjures up the delicious cheese, Edam is a small, lively city that is great to explore. Fishermen and farmers were drawn to this fertile area back in the 12th century, and the city grew steadily up to the 17th century. We’ll visit the cheese warehouses that date back to the 13th century and enjoy a tasting of its famous namesake. After, we’ll continue on to Volendam, which you can explore on your own. The village is quaint, colorful, and bursting with history. Enjoy a stroll along its streets or have a seat at the port and take it all in.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the excursions can change.
- Times are approximate.
We’ll leave for an excursion along the banks of the IJsselmeer, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Holland. Our first stop will be Edam. Although its name conjures up the delicious cheese, Edam is a small, lively city that is great to explore. Fishermen and farmers were drawn to this fertile area back in the 12th century, and the city grew steadily up to the 17th century. We’ll visit the cheese warehouses that date back to the 13th century and enjoy a tasting of its famous namesake. After, we’ll continue on to Volendam, which you can explore on your own. The village is quaint, colorful, and bursting with history. Enjoy a stroll along its streets or have a seat at the port and take it all in.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the excursions can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
The Best of The Netherlands (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1) - HOORN - GOUDA - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(1) - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1)
Vacation in the Netherlands on an unforgettable cruise across the Markermeer and Dutch canals. Visit all the must-see sites, including Edam, Volendam, Gouda, the windmills of Kinderdijk, The Hague and the Mauritshuis, Haarlem, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.