Amsterdam Countryside

The many idyllic landscapes and the enchanting silence of this delightful Dutch province will definitely seduce you. It’s almost unbelievable that this quiet land with its charming villages, beautiful farms, and historic windmills is only 25 minutes from Amsterdam.

For this cycling holiday, you will stay in the carefully selected cozy, three-star Hotel De Fortuna in the “cheese city” of Edam. It’s peacefully located in the center of this picturesque small town. The rooms are situated in five characteristic North Holland houses with a typical Dutch atmosphere. Most rooms overlook a stylish garden on the banks of a small canal. In the summer, you can sit in the garden and enjoy the flowers, singing birds, and small pleasure boats drifting by. From Edam you’ll cycle to the fascinating city of Amsterdam, but also to a number of the most delightful places in North-Holland: Hoorn, De Rijp, Volendam, Monnickendam, and the peninsular village of Marken!

Highlights

• Cycling alongside idyllic canals and polder landscapes
• Stepping back in time in the traditional streets of the fishing village Volendam
• Climbing the stairs of an authentic working windmill
• Sampling the delicious, world-famous cheeses of Edam and Gouda
• Following the canals of Amsterdam as your explore its best museums
• Pairing fine international food with Dutch beer in the comfort of hotel restaurant