April 18th - Day 1: Arrival in Haarlem

After your overnight flight to Amsterdam, you will be picked up at the airport in Amsterdam and transported to settle into your home base for the week: the historic medieval city of Haarlem

April 19th - Day 2: Day trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, and a cheese farm + Montvales Concert in Westwoud.

Immerse yourself in traditional Dutch culture and live music, starting with a scenic day trip to the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans and the charming streets of Edam. After visiting a local cheese farm to see authentic craft making in action, you will head to the village of Westwoud for an evening performance by the Montvales at De Schalm, Westwoud  deschalmwestwoud.nl/agenda

April 20th - Day 3: Keukenhof + free time in Haarlem

Pedal through the breathtaking Dutch countryside during your morning bike ride on your way to visit the historic Keukenhof Gardens during peak tulip season. A bucket list destination for many, the Keukenhof is only open to the public for approximately 8 weeks each spring (self-guided cycling route or by optional shuttle bus.) Then enjoy a free evening in Haarlem, grab a short train ride into Amsterdam, or follow The Montvales to their concert Leiden. 

April 21st - Day 4: Day trip to Gouda

Enjoy a relaxing morning in Haarlem. Then we’ll board our private transfer to the Gouda, famous worldwide for its namesake cheese, stroopwafels (treacle wafers), and medieval canals. We’ll meet up with with Sally and Molly for an afternoon wine and cheese tasting event. After they head off for soundcheck, you'll have free time to explore the city, enjoy dinner, before watching The Montvales perform at the breathtaking Gouwekerk (gouwekerk.com) The night concludes with a send-off for Sally and Molly as they travel to Belgium for their next tour stop.

April 22nd Day 5: Sightseeing in Amsterdam

Rise early for a sightseeing day trip to Amsterdam, complete with a canal boat ride, Grand Dutch Food Tour in a small group, the Anne Frank House and a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. End the evening with dinner in the city or head back to Volendam to pack and enjoy a final farewell dinner with the group.

April 23rd Day 6: Departure

Private transport from Haarlem to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport for your trip home

Included in this trip:

Private airport transfers (days 1 + 6)

Overnight stays in Haarlem at a charming, centrally located hotel in the historic centre, within walking distance of restaurants, the train station and the main sights

Private transfer to Zaanse Schans, a cheese farm, Edam, and Westwoud, and back to the accommodation in Haarlem at the end of the day (day 2)

Entrance tickets to the Zaanse Schans (day 2)

Bus tickets to travel from Haarlem to the Keukenhof Gardens by public bus (day 3)

Optional:

E-bike rental to cycle to the Keukenhof, including a self-guided route (day 3)
Entrance tickets Keukenhof (day 3)
Private transfer Haarlem - Gouda - Haarlem (day 4)
Public transport pass to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam (and back), and to travel within Amsterdam (day 5)
Tickets Van Gogh Museum (day 5)
Tickets canal cruise Amsterdam (day 5)
Grand Dutch Food and History Tour in Amsterdam (day 5)
Tickets Anne Frank House (day 5)

Not included in this trip:

Flights to and from Amsterdam
Breakfast and all other meals
City Tax for Haarlem
All other items not mentioned above