Amsterdam Tulips & Windmills Tour
Based in Amsterdam, enjoy hub-and-spoke day trips to Keukenhof's sea of flowers, Haarlem, and windmill fishing villages.
A short spring itinerary staying in one hotel throughout. Dedicate a full day to Keukenhof, entering early to beat the crowds, and spend the afternoon exploring the flower fields and Haarlem. Another day is spent visiting Zaanse Schans and the water villages of Volendam and Marken. The first and last days are reserved for canals and museums. The itinerary is compact but not rushed, making it perfect for travelers with limited vacation time visiting specifically for the flower season.
Keukenhof is open from March 18 to May 9 in 2027, with peak blooms in April.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and Old Town Canals
Amsterdam（Canal Ring & Jordaan、Begijnhof、Bloemenmarkt）
Take a train from Schiphol Airport to Central Station (about 15 minutes) and explore the city on foot.
Stay: Old Centre and Central Station Area
Day 2 · Keukenhof and Haarlem
Take an early Keukenhof Express bus (about 1 hour). In the afternoon, take a bus to Haarlem, then return to Amsterdam by train.
Book tickets online in advance for a specific date and time slot. Avoid Easter and the Flower Parade day.
Stay: Old Centre and Central Station Area
Day 3 · Zaanse Schans and Fishing Villages
Amsterdam（Zaanse Schans、Volendam、Marken）
Take Bus 391 to Zaanse Schans. After returning to the city, transfer to Bus 316 to Volendam, then take a ferry or bus to Marken.
Zaanse Schans is less crowded in the morning. On Fridays, you can choose to visit the Alkmaar Cheese Market instead.
Stay: Old Centre and Central Station Area
Day 4 · Half Day of Museums and Departure
Amsterdam（Rijksmuseum、Van Gogh Museum）
Take a tram to the Museum Quarter for a walking tour. In the afternoon, take a train from Amsterdam Zuid or Central Station to the airport (about 15 minutes).