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Amsterdam is a truly diverse city with a great mixture of cultures and history. 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 diverse mix of cultures and religions so do its many tourists who come to experience a city with some of the most fascinating museums, art galleries and tourist attractions you will find anywhere.
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Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return executive coach travel
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationAnne 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.
Jewish Historical Museum
The Jewish Historical Museum collects objects and works of art associated with the religion, culture and history of the Jews in the Netherlands and its former colonies. These items are held by the museum and the Resource Centre.The museum has over 11,000 works of art, ceremonial items and historical objects. Only five percent of these are on permanent display. The rest are stored in the depot and ...
Buddhist Temple Fo Guang Shan
Right in the very heart of Amsterdam sits a real Buddhist temple known as the Fo Guang Shan. The Buddhist temple is used as a meditation centre and offers meditation courses or Guided tours around the temple for visitors. Special roof tiles and many characteristic ornaments that are present on the temple were flown in especially from China. The buildings that sit on the left and the right of the t...
Begijnhof
Begijnhof and its chapel are located in a tranquil courtyard, a place for reflection, for prayer and silence. The courtyard dates back to the 14th century, and is surrounded by the bustle of Kalverstraat, Spui and the Nieuwe Zijdsvoorburgwal. The original facades were replaced in the 17th and 18th century, but 18 of the houses still have gothic wooden frames—one of which is still visible. The Begi...
The Portuguese Synagogue
Dating from 1665, the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam is a large and elegant building that testifies to the tradition of religious freedom in the Netherlands. The Sephardic Jews who fled from Spain and Portugal during the persecutions of the 16th and early 17th centuries settled in an eastern Amsterdam neighborhood that became known as the Jewish Quarter. In 1665, the Jewish Portuguese Community...
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.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel to Amsterdam | Evening meal | |
| Day 2 |
Anne Frank House, Buddhist Temple Fo Guang Shan, Portuguese Synagogue, Begijnhof |
Evening meal | |
| Day 3 | Canal cruise | Return travel to UK | |
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.
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg
The hostel is located to the east of the city centre in a quiet, typical Amsterdam neighbourhood. Amsterdam’s historic centre is less than 15 minutes away by bike or tram.
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg is housed in an amazing building: a former school dating from around 1900. This enables visitors to enjoy the ultra-modern facilities in classical settings. The hostel is ideally suited to accommodate (large) groups, providing access to various multifunctional areas within the building. The bedrooms are all spacious, featuring private sanitary facilities. All rooms are designed by the famous Dutch designer Edward van Vliet. Stayokay has its own café/restaurant and shares the building with a cinema and theatre – a truly fantastic entertainment combination!
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg is housed in an amazing building: a former school dating from around 1900. This enables visitors to enjoy the ultra-modern facilities in classical settings. The hostel is ideally suited to accommodate (large) groups, providing access to various multifunctional areas within the building. The bedrooms are all spacious, featuring private sanitary facilities. All rooms are designed by the famous Dutch designer Edward van Vliet. Stayokay has its own café/restaurant and shares the building with a cinema and theatre – a truly fantastic entertainment combination!
