Windmills of Kinderdijk: Hilton Hotel Pick-Up & Ship Drop-Off
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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
$139.95
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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 along past the windmills and take look inside one of them for an up-close appreciation of how these simple machines harness the power of the wind in order to work -- it is really quite ingenious. along past the windmills and take look inside one of them for an up-close appreciation of how these simple machines harness the power of the wind in order to work -- it is really quite ingenious.
Relax on the return journey back to Rotterdam ending with a very convenient drop-off at your ship at the pier in Rotterdam.
Notes:
This tour is available only to embarking guests staying in the Holland America Line recommended Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam the night prior to embarkation or guests staying at alternative hotels who will make their way to the Hilton Hotel on embarkation morning. You must meet the tour group outside the Hilton hotel entrance 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. You will receive further detailed instructions via email 3-5 days prior to the tour departure date. This tour is not available to guests arriving at the airport the morning of embarkation. Should you wish to participate in this tour while not staying at the above hotel, please meet your tour group as per the above outside the Hilton Hotel, as there will be no additional pick-ups from other hotels. Approximately two hours of walking is required. The interior windmill visit includes a flight of steep steps.