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Amsterdam is a truly diverse city with a great mixture of people and pleasures. The crooked houses that line the canals are quintessentially Dutch while the modern cafes, restaurants and galleries bring flavours and cultures from all over the world. As this city thrives on its mix of residents so do its many tourists who come to experience a city with one of the most exciting yet relaxing atmospheres you will find anywhere.
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3 days/2 nights
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Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- 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
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationWorld of Ajax Tour - Amsterdam Arena
Home to the biggest name in Dutch football, a guided tour of the Ajax stadium takes you to places only VIPs normally get to. The tour ends with a visit to the museum where it's possible to see Ajax's impressive haul of trophies, along with shirts and other memorabilia.
Amsterdam 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.
Dolfinarium
Discover the wonders of the undersea world. Stand face to face with a dolphin? A breathtaking experience in the Dolfinarium… But just who’s watching who? A great way to discover the fascinating world beneath the waves: visit the true stars of the Dolfinarium and enjoy a day packed full of watery fun! In the incredible undersea world you can really get to know the animals. And you can let off steam...
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience is located at one of the most impressive industrial heritage sites of the Netherlands: the original Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. Its buildings span two centuries, the main parts dating from 1867 (the original building) and 1930 (a working brewery until 1988). In this unique environment, you'll experience Heineken's rich history and the tradition and craft of brewing. And ...
Holland Experience
This 3D cinema will give you a half-hour tour of the Netherlands from a totally new perspective, and all from the comfort of an airline-style seat. A great experience for groups of all subject.
Zaanse Schans
The Zaanse Schans is a delightful old hamlet on the banks of the river Zaan with characteristic green wooden houses, charming stylised gardens, small hump-backed bridges, tradesmen's workshops, historic windmills and engaging little shops. This enchanting hamlet gives an excellent impression of how a typical Zaanse village must have looked like in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Apart fr...
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...
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.
Apenheul Primate Park
Apenheul works actively at preserving the primate species in the wild. They work worldwide with other zoos and their research and knowledge allows them to study monkeys in the wild. The monkeys mingle freely amongst visitors, which allows you to watch these animals in fascination.
Amsterdam Arena
Amsterdam Arena opened on 14 August 1996. From that day on the Netherlands has had a multifunctional stadium in Amsterdam. It is a spectacular venue that offers all kinds of possibilities. From football matches to pop concerts, from dinners to meetings the possibilities are endless. It is for example the first stadium in the world with an underground passageway and the first stadium in Europe with...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart school early for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing | Arrive in Amsterdam, check into hotel for evening meal | |
| Day 2 | Full day to explore Amsterdam | Return to accommodation for evening meal | |
| Day 3 | Enjoy a cruise along the Amsterdam canal | Depart Amsterdam for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing | Late evening arrival at school |
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.
