9 Day/8 Night Dutch Spa Tour

Tour Highlights
 

Saturday, January 13
Day 1: On arrival in Amsterdam, you are met and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the day is yours to explore or simply relax after your journey. Meet back at the hotel from 6 pm to 7:30 pm for an informal welcoming “wine and cheese” reception where you will meet the tour leaders and other tour participants, while learning more about the days and spas ahead.
Overnight – Amsterdam (B)

Sunday, January 14
Day 2: After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of Amsterdam. Your local guide introduces you to the Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, dating back to the early 15th century, The Royal Palace, Dam Square and the museum district. The afternoon is yours, so why not have a spot of lunch in a typical continental café and pay a visit to one of Amsterdam's famed museums such the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum. Meet back at the hotel at 6 pm to embark on an evening of relaxation, fun and adventure as we explore one of Amsterdam’s newest, largest and most picturesque spas, the Thermae Sauna Den ILP. 
Overnight – Amsterdam (B)

Monday, January 15
Day 3: An early start this morning as you enjoy a visit to Aalsmeer and the famous Bloemenveiling, the largest flower auction in the world. Here you experience the hustle and bustle of the market and take in the vibrant colors and beauty of the thousands of flowers there. Onwards then to Zaandam and the windmill village of Zaanse Schans. With its characteristic wooden houses, museums and many varieties of windmills, it has remained as it was since the 17th century. Many of the old crafts are still practiced in the traditional way. Just wander through the ancient narrow streets, visit the windmills (which are still in use), watch the cheese-makers and the clog-makers at work. Savor the atmosphere and experience the true, traditional Holland. Return to Amsterdam for the evening. Please note that during winter the museums and windmills at Zaanse Schans are closed but visitors can still walk around and visit the cheese farm and wooden shoe shop.
Overnight – Amsterdam (B)

Tuesday, January 16
Day 4: Today your journey continues to The Hague. On the way, we will spend a few hours at the Sauna Thermen 5Mei in the city of Leiden. This is a large spa that features several saunas, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The tour then continues to The Hague, the traditional seat of Holland’s Royal Family and Government. The Hague never fails to impress visitors with its relaxed and elegant atmosphere. This stylish city houses many museums, parks and avenues, elegant palaces, parliament buildings, shops, cafes and restaurants. A local guide will escort you on a half-day tour of the city. The remainder of the day you are free to pursue your own interests. 
Overnight – The Hague (B)

Wednesday, January 17
Day 5: Your day starts with a drive to Delft, the birthplace of 17th-century painter, Jan Vermeer, and ends in Rotterdam. As striking as one of Vermeer’s landscapes, Delft features a crisscross of canals, cobbled alleyways, classic mansions, arched bridges and medieval buildings. It is one of Holland’s best-preserved towns. We then return to The Hague for a relaxing evening.
Overnight – The Hague (B)
 
Thursday, January 18
Day 6: Your day starts with a drive to Rotterdam. Today has been left free for you to enjoy the city of Rotterdam. Located on the Maas River, it is the world’s largest port. Multicultural, cutting edge and buzzing with energy, Rotterdam gives us a thrilling glimpse of major cities in the future, offering adventuresome modern architecture and delightful culture. There is an abundance of attractions, festivals, museums, shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. Meet back at the hotel at 6 pm to embark for an evening at Holland’s largest Beauty Center, the Elysium, which features a wide variety of saunas, swimming pools, whirlpools, relaxation areas and restaurants.
Overnight – Rotterdam (B)