Amsterdam Essentials City Break
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 pass to a sightseeing bus and boat tour, so you can experience the city from every angle.
What's Included
- Round-trip Economy Class Airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)
- 3 nights in Amsterdam at the Die Port van Cleve Hotel, the Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, or similar
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus & Boat City Sightseeing Tour
- Daily breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
- 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 48-hour hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour, giving you both bus and boat access to this postcard-worthy city.
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.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Round-trip Economy Class Airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)
- 3 nights in Amsterdam at the Die Port van Cleve Hotel, the Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, or similar
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus & Boat City Sightseeing Tour
- Daily breakfast
- 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 48-hour hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour, giving you both bus and boat access to this postcard-worthy city.
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.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Round-trip airport transfers
Day 1. Welcome to Amsterdam!
Arrive in Amsterdam airport (AMS) and make your way 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.
Immerse yourself in the traditional beauty of Amsterdam at this elegant city-center hotel! Walk into the sophisticated lobby and feel welcomed by classic style, wooden furnishings, and a beyond-friendly reception team. Stroll through the hotel's art-filled halls and open the door to your serene space of peace and tranquility. Your room will be so cozy and quiet, you might even forget you're in the middle of a bustling city!
Sprawl out in your comfy bed and admire your room's decor that boasts a perfect blend of contemporary style and Dutch tradition. Watch some satellite TV and use the hotel's complimentary WiFi to say "hello" to friends and family. Bask in the beauty of air conditioning, then freshen up in your sparkling bathroom and head down to the authentic old Dutch Bar-Bodega "De Blauwe Parade," which is uniquely decorated with Delft blue tile fresco. After enjoying a cocktail, indulge in delicious Dutch cuisine at the elegant Maximiliaan restaurant.
Experience true luxury and elegance at the posh Ducth Design Hotel Artemis. Walk into the spacious lobby and notice sky-high ceilings, flooding natural light, and chic decor. After checking-in with the friendly reception staff, take a look around the on-site art gallery! Stroll through the stylish halls and make your way up to your relaxing retreat. Open the door to large comfy beds, contemporary decor, and amazing air-conditioning. Take a nap, watch some satellite TV, or surf the web using the hotel's free WiFi. Have some energy to burn? Head to the immaculate on-site fitness center and work all your stresses away.
When you work up an appetite, walk down to the sophisticated Restaurant-Bar "De Stijl." Indulge in delicious Dutch classics, try something new, and unwind with a refreshing cocktail. Nice weather? Why not eat outside! Enjoy the breeze as you enjoy your meal on the waterside outdoor terrace. If you're just too cozy to leave your room, room service is only a call away - 24/7.
This beautiful hotel is ideally located right between Amsterdam's bustling city-center and Schiphol Airport, offering the best of both worlds.
Day 2. Amsterdam
Activate your hop-on/hop-off pass today and start exploring!
In the evening, why not take a walk through the city's famed red light district? Tour the famous cafe's of Amsterdam or catch a burlesque show - the city is your oyster!
48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus & Boat City Sightseeing Tour
Explore the highlights of Amsterdam from the comfort of a sightseeing bus or boat! You'll have 48-hour access to a hop-on/hop-off bus with a panoramic roof, making it easy to discover the sites you've been dreaming about. From the Royal Palace to Amsterdam Dungeon to the city's many famous museums, you can hop on and off and your leisure.
You'll also see the city from a different view from the renowned canals on a cruise. Pass under bridges, past houseboats, and along the charming buildings that line the many miles of canal.
Day 3. Amsterdam
If you haven't yet taken advantage of the canal portion of your sightseeing pass, today is the perfect day to do so! You'll also want to leave time to explore the museums of Amsterdam.
Perhaps pay a visit to the Van Gogh museum, home to the largest collection of paintings and drawings by this post-impressionist master. You can also stop by the Rembrandt House Museum, the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum (Dutch national museum), or even the Hermitage Museum, a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Day 4. Depart the Netherlands
In accordance with your departure flight, make your way 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!
Fly home!
Where available, the Flexible Change Plan allows you to change your travel date for ANY reason (between 30 days and 14 days before planned departure). You will receive a Future Travel Credit for the entire amount you paid. Please note that prepaid instant purchase airfares and group airfare are not eligible for the Flexible Change Plan and are subject to airline-imposed change or cancellation fees based on airline rules at the time that the change is requested. You must rebook using the original air carrier at least 14 days prior to your originally scheduled departure and complete travel at least 1 year from original booking date. Additional fees may apply. Future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash.