Tuesday
We meet at the Malta International Airport at 09:30 to check in for flight KM395, which departs at 11:50 and arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol at 14:55. Upon arrival at Schiphol Airport, we transfer to Rotterdam where the accommodation will be at the 4-star Holiday Inn Express located in the city center. Check-in and then we head out with the leader to begin exploring Rotterdam’s city center.
Wednesday
After a buffet breakfast, we will go on an excursion to Marken and Volendam. Today, we will be in a typical Dutch countryside, where, in addition to visiting these two fishing villages, we will also have the opportunity to visit the village of Zaanse Schans located along the Zaan River, known for its windmills, as well as a traditional farm where cheese is still processed in the traditional way, and even the manufacturing of the famous Dutch wooden clogs. We will return to the hotel. In the evening, a walk with the leader to the city center.
Thursday
Today, we will visit the beautiful city of Antwerp in Belgium. We will have a city tour to enjoy places of interest, such as major monuments and the main square of Groenplaats, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, and the statue of the artist Rubens, along with alleys and Gothic churches, together with the remains of the old stone walls and the Grote Markt (Main Market Square). We will then continue to the windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands, which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No place in the world has as many windmills as this village. For those interested, there is an optional boat trip around the canal (extra).
Friday
Half-day excursion where we will visit Alkmaar to attend the famous cheese market. People dressed in traditional costumes carry the cheese on special carts designed for selling cheese, creating a unique spectacle in the main square of this town. We will have free time for souvenir shopping and then return to Rotterdam where we will have free time to continue exploring the city center.
Saturday
Today we will enjoy a full day in the southern part of the Netherlands. We begin with a stop in Delft, known for its pottery. We will also visit a small factory where pottery is made by hand. After some free time, we will continue our journey to Madurodam (extra entrance fee), a unique park where we can see a number of well-known places and buildings from the Netherlands made on a small scale. Our last stop will be in The Hague, where we can see the Binnenhof, the location of the Dutch Parliament. We will return to Rotterdam.
Sunday
Today is a free day, but for those interested, we will organize a full day at ‘Efteling’ (optional), the most beautiful theme park in the Netherlands, a place of entertainment for both children and adults. Here, you’ll find roller coasters, Top Spin, Pirate Ship, Magic Bowl, and for families, a Trackless Train, Ocean Self-Control Plane, W-Wave Flying Boots, and many other games and shows for everyone. These all make this day unforgettable for everyone. We will return to the hotel.
Monday
Breakfast and then departure to the center of Amsterdam. A tour with the leader to visit places of interest, such as the National Monument, Rembrandt Square, Dam Square, and others. Free time, then we continue to Schiphol Airport where we will check in for flight KM387, which departs at 17:55 and arrives in Malta at 21:00.