Netherlands

A kingdom spanning Europe and the Caribbean, where canal cities, windmills and tulips share the stage with tropical islands.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of the Netherlands proper in Europe and the Caribbean constituent countries of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, while islands such as Bonaire are special municipalities of the Netherlands. The European part is low and flat, known for its canals, windmills, tulips and cycling culture, with Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Maastricht each having their own character; the Caribbean islands draw visitors with diving, beaches and colorful colonial architecture. In Europe, the spring flower season and summer are the best times to visit, while the Caribbean islands are warm all year. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Curaçao
• Amsterdam
• Rotterdam
• Bonaire
• Maastricht
• Aruba
• Groningen
• Utrecht
• Arnhem & Hoge Veluwe
• Texel
• IJssel Hanseatic Towns
• Zeeland
• 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
• Leeuwarden
• Giethoorn
• Schiermonnikoog
• Nijmegen
• The Hague
• Valkenburg aan de Geul
• Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

Itineraries

• Grand Netherlands Loop Self-Drive Tour – A comprehensive loop around the Netherlands, from canal cities to islands, northern water towns, the Hoge Veluwe, and h…
• Classic Netherlands Rail Tour – Connect Amsterdam, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, and Utrecht by train, including the windmill village.
• Amsterdam and Day Trips – Stay near Centraal Station: three days in the city, plus day trips to the Alkmaar cheese market and Zaanse Schans windm…
• Wadden Sea Islands & Friesland Northern Route – Cross the Afsluitdijk to connect Texel, the Eleven Cities water towns, Schiermonnikoog, and Groningen.
• ABC Islands Island-Hopping Itinerary: Aruba, Curaçao & Bonaire – Connect the ABC islands from west to east via short flights, balancing white-sand beaches, a Dutch-style old town, and…
• Hoge Veluwe, Hanseatic Towns & Giethoorn Tour – Head north from Arnhem through the national park and Hanseatic towns along the IJssel River to the water village of Gie…
• Amsterdam In Depth with Utrecht – Stay in De Pijp for everyday city life, explore the canals, museums and the Jewish Quarter in depth, plus a day trip to…
• South Limburg Weekend: Historic Cities & Caves – A short southern route featuring culinary delights in Maastricht's old town, the caves of Valkenburg, and the Three-Bor…
• Amsterdam Art Museums – From Van Gogh and Rembrandt to contemporary art, stay in the museum district, then on the last day, see Vermeer at The…
• Amsterdam to Luxembourg 11-Day Rail Journey – A one-way southbound journey through Benelux, from canal cities to Bruges, Dinant, and the Luxembourg gorges
• Amsterdam First Visit: Classics in – Dam Square and the old town, the Anne Frank House and Jordaan canals, and the three major museums on Museumplein, cover…
• Amsterdam Tulips & Windmills Tour – Based in Amsterdam, enjoy hub-and-spoke day trips to Keukenhof's sea of flowers, Haarlem, and windmill fishing villages.