The Hague & Delft’s Blue

A short drive takes you to The Hague, passing lowland countryside dotted with farms, canals, flower fields and windmills, the perfect symbol of Holland's past. See the city highlights as you drive by the Houses of Parliament and the Peace Palace, often called the seat of international law as it houses the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial body of the United Nations.

Visit Delft, where you'll join your guide for a short walk through the narrow streets of this charming 17th-century city. Although most famous for its porcelain, Delft is also the birthplace of painter Vermeer and the site of William of Orange's assassination. Here, visit the Royal Delft Factory, the Netherland's most famous delft factory. While others may turn to mass production, this factory painstakingly creates its famed earthenware using the same methods employed since it was founded in 1653. You'll take a guided tour of the factory and watch artists demonstrate the hand painting that makes each piece of Delft a work of art. Enjoy some free time to browse or shop in the store.