Noord Holland , Netherlands

North Holland is a province in the West of the Netherlands. It is bordered by South Holland to the south, Utrecht to the southeast, Flevoland to the east and Friesland to the northeast. It is the most frequently visited province of Netherlands, and includes Amsterdam, the capital of the country, as well as many traditional and historic Dutch towns and villages.

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Channel Your Inner Van Gogh on this Avalon Discovery Shore Excursion in Amsterdam
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Every 10 Years, This ‘World’s Fair’ of Flowers Upstages Netherlands’ Tulip Time. Don’t Miss Floriade 2022

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Discover Amsterdam's Local Food Scene on this Avalon Waterways Shore Excursion

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Video Cruise Review: Tulips and Much More on an Avalon Spring Netherlands River Cruise

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