Embarkation Tour: Windmills of Kinderdijk with Hotel Pick-Up
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Port
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Begin your day with ease with a pick-up for you and your luggage directly from the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam. It's a transfer to the ship with a difference, as you will visit the enchanting windmills of Kinderdijk en route.
In this age-old setting, nineteen beautifully-preserved windmills stand as a testament to the Netherlands' centuries-long battle against encroaching water. These historic windmills, some dating back to the 18th century, are a marvel of engineering and an iconic symbol of Dutch culture. The name of this charming village dates back to 1421, when the villagers found a baby (kind) on the dike (dijk).
Walk past the windmills and take a look inside one for an up-close appreciation of how these simple machines harness the power of the wind to work — it is really quite ingenious.
Relax on the return journey back to Rotterdam, ending with a very convenient drop-off at the ship at the pier in Rotterdam .
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise begins in Rotterdam. The pick-up location for all participants is the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam located at Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands. Do not enter the hotel lobby; a representative with a Holland America sign will be stationed curbside to assist with guest registration and luggage check. The Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam is the only pick-up point for this tour; there are no additional pick-up points. If you are staying elsewhere, you are responsible for making your own way to the hotel with your luggage, at your own expense. All participants must be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour departure time, as the coach will leave on time. Tour must be booked a minimum of four calendar days prior to your cruise embarkation date. Tour requires approximately two hours of walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, gravel, grass, and steps.