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Amsterdam is an important cultural and artistic centre and art galleries play a major role in the rich cultural scene.
Amsterdam is a truly diverse city with a great mixture of people and pleasures along with museums, theatres, design centres and annual events such as cultural festivals and art fairs. The crooked houses that line the canals are quintessentially Dutch while the modern cafes, restaurants and galleries bring flavours and culture from all over the world. As this city thrives on its mix of residents so do its many tourists who come to experience an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere.
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3 days/2 nights
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Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return travel inclusive of taxes
- Return ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport (youth groups)
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes(by coach)
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationAmsterdam Canal Cruises
Almost certainly the best way to see Amsterdam’s photogenic streets is from its famous canals. CanalBus offer a choice of three routes through the city’s canals, each of which has a full commentary and each of which begins and ends at Centraal railway station.
Anne Frank House
One of the most popular and poignant visits in Amsterdam; this unremarkable building is where Anne Frank and seven members of her family hid during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and where she wrote most of her famous diary.
Kröller-Müller Museum
A magnificent amalgamation of art, architecture and nature. Amidst unspoilt natural surroundings, the Kröller-Müller Museum collection centres on the extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, which constitutes one of the most impressive collections of this artists work. There are many other great artists that are also represented in the museums collection with significant works.
Sculptur...
Rembrandt Museum
The Rembrandt House Museum owns an almost complete collection of Rembrandt’s world-famous etchings. A changing selection is on permanent display in the museum. Every day of the week you can visit The Rembrandt House Museum and see how etchings were printed in the 17th century. See everything about the etching technique, the printing process and anything you would like to know about graphic art.
RijksMuseum
With close on one million exhibits Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands. It is perhaps best known for its collection of 17th-century Dutch masters, with twenty Rembrandts and many other highlights of the period, including works by Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen. The Rijksmuseum building will be undergoing extensive renovation work until 2008, but v...
Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Museum is Amsterdam's premier centre for contemporary art. Its permanent collection ranges from de Stiji through Matisse to American pop art. It has moved to a temporary location during reovation work which will take place until 2008.
Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gough, this museum charts the development if van Gough's artistic style through his career and contrasts his work with that of his contemporaries. The museum has a wide range of activities for the children.
Foam Photography Museum
Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam, or Foam, exhibits all genres of photography from fine art to documentary and both historical and contemporary: a museum with international allure. Along with large exhibitions of established photographers Foam also exhibits emerging young talent.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Early morningd depart school | Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing | Arrive in Amsterdam and check into accommodation. |
| Day 2 | Day to be spent visiting the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and then travel up towards Arnhem to the Kroller Museum | Evening meal | |
| Day 3 | Breakfast at the accommodation. Visit to the Van Gogh Museum and then a canal cruise |
Midday Depart Amsterdam,Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
Late evening: Arrive back at school |
Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
Aan Zee Hotel
Located in the seaside resort of Noordwijk some 30 miles from central Amsterdam, Hotel aan Zee is deservedly popular with our school groups. Amenities at the hotel include: an attractive dining room; a lounge
with bar; games facilities including a pool table; a TV and video.
With 40 rooms all having private facilities it may be possible for groups to be accommodated together on one floor. Pupils are mainly in rooms for 4, leaders in twin
bedded rooms. If staff members require single rooms there will be a supplement.
There is a lift to all floors.
The hotel has been in the same family for more than 25 years.
with bar; games facilities including a pool table; a TV and video.
With 40 rooms all having private facilities it may be possible for groups to be accommodated together on one floor. Pupils are mainly in rooms for 4, leaders in twin
bedded rooms. If staff members require single rooms there will be a supplement.
There is a lift to all floors.
The hotel has been in the same family for more than 25 years.
