Take a scenic drive to tour Delft – famous home of blue ceramics – and The Hague, stately seat of the Dutch government. While its peak fame may have been a century or two ago when tin-glazed Delftware porcelain was all the rage, modern Delft remains a vibrant university city rich with cultural color. After an informative tour of Delft Porceleyne Fles, the last remaining factory crafting the city’s signature porcelain, you’ll be escorted on a brief Delft orientation walk – then set loose for a couple free hours to explore the local landmarks and shops, and to enjoy a Dutch lunch of your own devising. Meeting back up with your excursion companions, a short hop by coach brings the group to The Hague – where the Dutch get down to serious business. On a tour of this architecturally blessed metropolis, you’ll encounter everything from ornate aristocratic elegance to modern sophistication. Inspiring landmarks like the grand Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, reflect the Netherlands’ longstanding role as an international sponsor of peace.