The Southern Relax Tours are very similar to the regular Southern Tour. They differ in that this tour runs in the opposite direction, is more relaxed with fewer miles cycled per day, and provides more opportunity for sightseeing and enjoying other attractions en route. They also take place on the more comfortable Comfort class ships.
Starting and ending in Amsterdam, where it seems there is never enough time to do and see all their is to do and see, this tour also visits the prestigious towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Rotterdam. Haarlem is one of the first stops. This small town has a beautiful square on which the famous St. Bavokerk sits. This impressive Gothic Basilica contains the magnificent Christian Muller organ (1727) with 5,000 pipes on which Mozart, Handel and Liszt have all tested their skills. The city is also known for its monuments (it has over 1000!) and beautifully restored hofjes (courtyards). Rembrandt's city of birth, Leiden, will embrace you with its lively atmosphere and shop-filled narrow streets. In 1575, William of Orange founded Holland's first university here, which is now world renowned. Delft, of course, is famous for its Delftware (handsomely painted blue and white china) that was developed in the 1500's. This quaint little town was also the workplace of the great Dutch painter Vermeer.
The tour will finish in Amsterdam. This bustling capital was built in a circular shape using a canal network. Its many waterways allowed the city to become extremely prosperous in the trading industry. During the highly successful Golden Age in the 17th century, merchants were constantly trying to outdo each other in building their elaborate houses along the canals. 
These houses with their distinctive gables are just some of the beautiful architecture you’ll find in Amsterdam.
