Luxury Netherlands Voyages

You might begin your exploration of resplendent Amsterdam with a cruise along its meticulously planned network of canals, a UNESCO World Heritage site lined with quintessentially Dutch gabled buildings. Otherwise, do as the locals do and ride a bicycle, as this mode of transportation is so ubiquitous you’ll have no trouble blending in while you’re catching the sights. Amsterdam is an art lover’s nirvana, with a multitude of world-class museums at one’s fingertips, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Rembrandt House Museum and the Rijksmuseum, which overflows with masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. A more sobering experience awaits at the Anne Frank House, where the brief but effulgent life of the endearing Jewish girl concealed during World War II is vividly evoked. Breathe in the restorative scent of fresh flowers at the famed Keukenhof Gardens, revered for their dazzling array of tulips just under an hour away from the city. If you’re here outside of tulip season, fret not, as you’ll still find a breathtaking variety of blooms. And for an essential Dutch experience, visit the quaint town of Zaanse Schans, where timeless riverside windmills spin gently in the breeze.

A resort nestled in sandy dunes outside the Hague, Scheveningen boasts wide sandy beaches and beautiful seascapes. It is the gateway to The Hague, home of the United Nations and notable monuments including its Gothic-style Binnenhof, seat of the Dutch Parliament, and Noordeinde Palace.

A dynamic mix of history and maritime culture, with a modern look and feel, the Netherlands’ city of Rotterdam is particularly impressive for its beautiful harbor, bold post-World War II architecture, and thriving art scene bursting with galleries and museums. Discover iconic landmarks like the Cube Houses, Overblaak Development, Markthal, and Erasmus Bridge, discover maritime history at the Maritime Museum, and stroll or cycle neighborhoods like trendy Witte de With and seventeenth-century Delfshaven, home to canalside shopping and dining.

Texel Island is located in the West Frisian Islands region of the Netherlands. As part of the remote Dutch Wadden island group that divides the North Sea from the shallow waters of the Wadden Sea, Texel is small and secluded, approximately twenty-five miles long and seven miles wide. Almost one-third of the island is allocated to nature reserves boasting deciduous and pine forest, heath, mudflats, and salt marshes. With miles of coastline, Texel’s beaches are beautifully widespread, serene, and perfect for a long walk. The highest point of the island is the dune, sitting in the Dunes of Texel National Park, providing an important respite for seals, sheep, terns and ducks, and Scottish Highlanders, best explored by bike.

The only seaport in Holland’s northern Friesland province, Harlingen is nestled along the east shores of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wadden Sea. The sea is the world’s largest contiguous wetland, a unique nature reserve that has been called Europe’s Great Barrier Reef. Founded in 1234, charming Harlingen boasts a rich maritime history and cultural heritage. Notables include the town’s abundant monumental buildings, canals, and architectural sites, making it the perfect place to explore by foot or bike.