Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

Duration

3 nights / 4 days

Trip style

Sightseeing

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Amsterdam City Sightseeing
Zaanse Schans and Countryside

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Amsterdam

Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. If time permits, walk along Amsterdam's canals and explore Dam Square and the surrounding shopping streets. Optional canal cruise in the evening at additional cost. Overnight Amsterdam.

Day 2Amsterdam City Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore Dam Square and the historic city centre. View the Royal Palace exterior and visit nearby streets and traditional canal-side areas. Visit the Museum Quarter; choose the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum if tickets are available and included. In the afternoon, enjoy a canal cruise to see the city's historic canal houses and bridges from the water. Free time for shopping and dining. Overnight Amsterdam.

Day 3Zaanse Schans and Countryside

After breakfast, travel to Zaanse Schans, known for traditional windmills, wooden houses and Dutch craft demonstrations. Explore the village and surrounding countryside. Continue to Volendam, a traditional fishing village, if included in the selected excursion. Return to Amsterdam in the afternoon. Free time for shopping or leisure. Overnight Amsterdam.

Day 4Departure

Breakfast, check out and transfer to Schiphol Airport. Depart for the onward destination.

Included

Hotel accommodation for the selected number of nights.
Daily breakfast.
Airport transfers as specified.
Intercity train tickets if included.
Sightseeing transport or excursions listed in the final quotation.
English-speaking driver/guide where confirmed.

Not included

International flights, visa fees and insurance.
Lunches and dinners unless specified.
Museum, canal cruise, Keukenhof, windmill and other entrance tickets unless included.
Seasonal attractions outside their operating dates.
Optional tours, tips, personal expenses and hotel extras.
Transfers or train tickets not specified in the quotation.