Discover the real Netherlands on this fantastic tour of the Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken – the gems of the Dutch countryside. The visit begins at the Zaanse Schans, where you can take pictures of real Dutch windmills still in use. Then we will drive to the Waterland area along the picturesque villages in this part of the country: Edam, Volendam and Marken. In Edam, we walk past historical landmarks such as the square where the famous cheese market used to take place. Then, near Volendam, we visit a local cheese factory, where the cheese master explains how Gouda and Edam are made. In the clog factory you will discover the secrets of this typical Dutch footwear. Then you will travel back in time to the 17th century, as we walk past the cozy fishermen’s cottages in Marken, and past the fishing harbor and the Protestant church. Come with us on an unforgettable day visiting Edam, Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans.