Duration: approx. 4 hours

Use the day to visit what is perhaps one of the world's most poignant sights - the Anne Frank Museum, where the courageous young diarist hid with her family from Nazi persecution. Before the museum visit we will leave the port for a tour through old and new Amsterdam, viewing the famous tree-lined canals and soaking up the multi-cultural, cosmopolitan atmosphere. We will tour the famous Anne Frank Museum and see the movable bookcase that concealed the annex where the Franks hid for over two years. You will learn more about the history of this remarkable girl while visiting the museum. Back outside, you can appreciate the scenic side of this attractive city with a visit to the popular flower market. Free time is scheduled for strolling the city or visiting the ‘Bloemenmarkt’ which stretches for a whole block and where you can admire a huge array of flowers, plants and purchase bulbs of Holland’s national flower, the tulip.

Keen photographers will not want to miss the opportunity to take professional snaps in one of the most picturesque spots around Amsterdam. The excursion starts with a short drive to the traditional village of Zaanse Schans, one of the area’s top sights. Admire the well-preserved historic windmills and authentic traditional houses with free time to stroll around. We will then head to Edam - named after a dam on the nearby river ‘E’ -, another attractive typical Dutch town, famous for its cheese market. Your excursion will continue in the afternoon with an hour-long canal cruise into Amsterdam: enjoy the Dutch capital from the water, gently gliding along the canals with the best vantage point of this cosmopolitan city.

Your visit to the world’s largest flower garden – Keukenhof – begins with a 45-min drive through the Netherland’s lovely countryside, including its famous “Dune and Bulb Region”, a major flower-growing area. The fields between Haarlem and Leiden are ablaze with the varied colours of daffodils, narcissus, hyacinths and tulips. This breathtaking display is matched only by the seven-million-strong flower exhibition at the spacious Keukenhof park. A guided tour of the park will be followed by time to explore on your own and purchase some bulbs to take home.