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About This Tour
A 5-day route through North Holland's fishing villages, cheese markets, and windmills — Marken, Volendam, Edam, Hoorn, Medemblik, Den Helder, and Zaanse Schans — following the Markermeer and North Sea coast. Adapted from a self-guided cycling itinerary, where travelers pedal between towns independently on rental bikes using GPS-guided routes — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead, so you can enjoy the fishing villages and windmills at a relaxed pace without covering 30–40 miles a day in the saddle.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) or your Amsterdam hotel.
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Day 1 — From Amsterdam to Edam & Hoorn
Depart Amsterdam along the coast to the village of Marken, a ferry to Volendam's fishing harbor, and on to Edam's historic cheese market and Hoorn.
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Day 2 — Medemblik Route
Continue along the Markermeer coast via Enkhuizen to Medemblik, the oldest town in West Friesland.
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Day 3 — Medemblik to Den Helder
Reach the northernmost point of the route at Den Helder, home to the Navy Museum's historic warships.
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Day 4 — Flower Fields & Bergen
Ride south through bulb-growing farmland (tulip fields in spring) to the artists' village of Bergen.
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Day 5 — The Final Stretch to Amsterdam
Finish at the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans before a transfer back into Amsterdam.
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Departure
The trip ends with a transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) for your departure flight, or onward within Amsterdam.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively as a private tour for your group only, with your own driver and vehicle throughout.
Yes — the source route has travelers cycling independently between towns with a GPS device and rental bikes. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead of self-guided cycling.
No — it's a genuine countryside route through North Holland's coastal villages, from Marken and Volendam up to Den Helder and back down through Bergen to Zaanse Schans.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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