Gouda introduces you to a pretty little town that takes its name from its home-produced cheese. Visit a cheese-making facility and taste this traditional food favorite, before exploring on your own. After lunch, we’ll travel to Delft for a tour of the porcelain factory where this distinctive blue and white tin-glazed pottery is made. This town has changed little since Vermeer painted the View of Delft in 1660. Quintessential sights continue to delight on a drive along the Yellow Roads to coastal Den Haag (The Hague) to see its impressive sand dunes. The Hague, best known as the seat of Dutch government was a city originally built on the dunes. Chart a course for Amsterdam tonight. Meals BLD
8. DISCOVER VIBRANT AMSTERDAM Arrive in Amsterdam, where your riverboat will dock for two nights; the Netherlands’ lively capital is a vibrant blend of the
Every ten years the Netherlands hosts Floriade, a World Horticulture Exposition that showcases garden-inspired exhibits from around the globe. In 2012, over 100 horticultural businesses from more than 25 different countries are participating “in the theatre of nature” in Venlo, transforming the pastoral landscapes of this Dutch border town with their visions of a greener world. Tauck includes a full day visit to Floriade on cruise departures between April and October, giving you ample opportunity to see, feel and experience nature in different ways. In 2012, you can discover:
Five separate themed areas dedicated to the Environment, Green Engine, Relax & Heal, Education & Innovation, and the World Stage Show
163 acres of indoor and outdoor plant shows The Netherlands’ longest and highest cable car Interactive exhibits on the benefits of nature Live cultural programs of music, dance and theatre
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