Amsterdam is admired for its charming brick canal houses, with their distinctive stepped gables and forward slant. A stroll along the city’s waterways showcases the beautiful architecture of these properties and their interesting features. The houses are traditionally narrow but deep and tend to tilt forward. The lean serves two purposes: it provides additional living space in a house’s upper quarters; and, in conjunction with the hoist beam protruding from the peak of the roof, it allows heavy items to be lifted by pulley to top floors without breaking any windows.
*Note: Due to the opening schedule of Keukenhof Gardens, the Day 2 program may be exchanged with the Day 9 program and vice versa on select departures.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Keukenhof Gardens
Walk the flower-lined footpaths of one of the most renowned flower gardens in the world.
Keukenhof Gardens & Historic Haarlem
Walk the footpaths of renowned Keukenhof Gardens and the streets of charming Haarlem.
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