Amsterdam Explorer
Cruise your way through this city of canals
Endless canals, picturesque bridges, tulips in every color, art museums and iconic historical centers - Amsterdam has it all! Enjoy comfortable accommodations as well an included walking tour and canal cruise so you can experience this postcard-worthy city from every angle.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in Amsterdam at the Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Centre or similar
- Amsterdam Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.
Great Ways to Explore
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Amsterdam has 165 canals and 1,281 bridges - how many will you cross?!
- Surround yourself in the world of Van Gogh with a visit to the iconic Museum.
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Visit the cheese museum, where you can sample cheeses stored in WWII bunkers or infused with truffles!
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Discover the mystery surrounding the famed Red Light district.
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Rent a bike and experience the city the way the locals do!
Spend three nights in beautiful Amsterdam! You'll discover why Amsterdam is known as the "Venice of the North" as you stroll casually along canal-laden streets, while being surrounded by charming buildings and flower-covered houseboats.
Spend days cruising the city by bike, getting lost in masterpieces by Van Gogh, sampling snacks at the cheese museum, or exploring the infamous Red Light district! Included with your trip is a walking tour and a canal cruise through Amsterdam.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in Amsterdam at the Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Centre or similar
- Amsterdam Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.
-
Amsterdam has 165 canals and 1,281 bridges - how many will you cross?!
- Surround yourself in the world of Van Gogh with a visit to the iconic Museum.
-
Visit the cheese museum, where you can sample cheeses stored in WWII bunkers or infused with truffles!
-
Discover the mystery surrounding the famed Red Light district.
-
Rent a bike and experience the city the way the locals do!
Spend three nights in beautiful Amsterdam! You'll discover why Amsterdam is known as the "Venice of the North" as you stroll casually along canal-laden streets, while being surrounded by charming buildings and flower-covered houseboats.
Spend days cruising the city by bike, getting lost in masterpieces by Van Gogh, sampling snacks at the cheese museum, or exploring the infamous Red Light district! Included with your trip is a walking tour and a canal cruise through Amsterdam.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Amsterdam!
Arrive in Amsterdam airport (AMS) where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel.
In the evening, grab your camera and head for a stroll through the 7 bridges area. Here you'll find a network of bridges that hug the city's many canals, setting a scenic and romantic tone as the pathways become illuminated in the evening.
Transfer to Amsterdam hotel
Check-in - Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Located in the canal district, The Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is a warm and welcoming family-run upscale hotel in the center of Amsterdam. It's home to the Senses Restaurant, one of the best luxury restaurants in the Netherlands. Using fresh seasonal and sustainable ingredients, you will receive an elevated culinary experience like no other here. Guest rooms are elegalantly designed for both comfort and enjoyment. Guests will have the option to choose between different style hotel rooms, with each featuring a bundle of amenities including television, a private bathroom, and a coffee/tea maker.
The Albus also has an on-site lounge and bar where you can enjoy a beverage or two before a night out on the town. When you stay at The Albus you’re just seconds away from the famous floating fresh flower market and a fifteen minute walk from Rembrandtplein, a major square in Amsterdam filled with cafes, bars, and live music!
Day 2. Amsterdam
Take advantage of your Amsterdam Walking Tour!
Walking Tour of Amsterdam
Your shared morning walking tour of Amsterdam will provide an intimate exploration of this city steeped in culture and history, and its many landmarks. Wander the city with your guide for an authentic glimpse into its culture, architecture, and history. Meet your guide and group in Dam Square, and then set off on a tour of the historical center. Visit the Amsterdam Museum, Waag, Begijnhof, East India House and the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis), and discover their historical significance.
Stroll past the city’s famous canals, houseboats, and gabled houses, as well as the Anne Frank house, Descartes’ home, and Rembrandt house museum, before making your way through the bustling Kalverstraat and Jordaan district, to see the many shops, restaurants, and galleries. The tour concludes at West Church (westerkerk), where your guide will leave you with many additional recommendations for the rest of your stay.
Day 3. Amsterdam
Head to enjoy your canal cruise, which will show you the best highlights of Amsterdam!
Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise
The Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise is a small group, open boat tour that starts and ends in the Royal Streets of the Canal district, and shows you the most picturesque areas of the city, from the perspective of the canals. This one-hour cruise focuses on the best Amsterdam highlights, including the quaint canals of the oldest district in town. It makes a complete loop of the city, passing many historic landmarks and highlights of Amsterdam, including the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Amstel, 7 Bridges and many more.
Your Highlights of Amsterdam canal cruise includes:
• A relaxing and informative one-hour boat tour
• One welcome drink per guest (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
• A friendly captain/tour guide
Day 4. Depart the Netherlands
In accordance with your departure flight, you'll be transferred to Amsterdam airport (AMS) for your flight home. As you depart, be sure to look out the window and see if you can spot the famous windmills and tulip fields of the Netherlands saying goodbye from above!