Group tour operator and DMC for tours to the Netherlands
Cheese and Windmills Mini-Cruise
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Windmill Village
The perfect short-break getaway to Holland with departures from Hull to Rotterdam (P&O Ferries), Newcastle to Amsterdam (DFDS Seaways) and Harwich to the Hook of Holland (Stena Line)- the choice is yours. Enjoy many of the on-board facilities that the cruise ships have to offer, including en-suite cabin accommodation, eateries, cafes, restaurants, bars and some even have entertainment. These tours include a full day ashore for sightseeing. Meals on board the ferry (breakfast and dinner packages) can be arranged in advance for groups. Also group meals in local restaurants in Holland.
Think of Holland and you automatically think of cheese, windmills, clogs and tulips. This ‘Holland in a Nutshell’ day trip will highlight the beautiful medieval city of Gouda. With its beautiful façades, canals, courtyards and one of the most iconic cheese markets in the world, Gouda is truly a charming and authentically Dutch city. From local beers and ceramics to stroopwafels and, of course, the world-famous Gouda Cheese: you can see and learn all about these fantastic products in Gouda. A sandwich lunch with fries, tea/coffee and a waffle has been included.
Kinderdijk is a village known for its iconic 18th century windmills featuring 19 mills and three pumping stations, plus dikes and reservoirs that control flooding. There is a visitors centre and museums located in preserved working windmills and a boat trip has been included to view the dikes and mills from water level.
Dates
On request
Suggested itinerary via Hull - Rotterdam
Day 1
Cruise from UK to Holland
Drive to Hull and check-in mid afternoon for your relaxing cruise ferry for the overnight sailing to Holland. Enjoy many of the facilities on board and a buffet dinner before retiring to your cabin.
Day 2
Full Day Gouda (Cheese) and Kinderdijk (Windmills)
Disembark after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Gouda, famous for its cheese. Meet up with a local guide for a walking tour along the pretty cobbled streets and canals and admire the golden-stained glass windows of the grand church – Sint Janskerk. Make sure not to miss the city hall in the middle of the Markt square. It’s the oldest Gothic city hall in the Netherlands and looks like something straight out of a fairytale. For lunch we have included a traditional Gouda Cheese sandwich with fries followed by a stroopwafel and tea/coffee. Maybe treat yourself to a Dutch beer!
From here travel to Kinderdijk, a village known for its iconic 18th century windmills. This UNESCO site features 19 mills and 3 pumping stations, plus dikes and reservoirs that control flooding. There is a visitors centre and museums located in some of the preserved working windmills. Your entrance ticket also includes a cruise on one of the many tour boats.
Head back to Rotterdam and embark on the cruise ferry for the overnight sailing to the UK, once again enjoying many of the on board facilities including a buffet dinner.
Day 3
Arrive UK
Disembark after breakfast and continue your journey home.
All sailing schedules and timetables subject to confirmation.
| Departure date | 2 nights / 3 days | Single supplement |
| 2026 and 2027 on request | Price from £195.00 per person (based on 4 berth inside cabin for 2 persons) | Price on request |
Upgraded and outside cabins subject to availability and supplement cost
