Amsterdam Explorer
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 and round-trip airport transfers, as well as 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)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Amsterdam at the Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, or similar
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus & Boat City Sightseeing Tour
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.
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 five 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.Â
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.Â
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Amsterdam at the Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, or similar
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus & Boat City Sightseeing Tour
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.
- 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 five 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.Â
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.Â
Learn More about Amsterdam
Day 1. Welcome to Amsterdam!
Arrive in Amsterdam airport (AMS) where you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.Â
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.
Transfer to Amsterdam hotel
Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Just a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum, Eden Hotel Amsterdam overlooks the Amstel River and is surrounded by cute shops, interesting museums, and charming restaurants. Nestled in the heart of the city center, this hotel offers artsy-modern decor with a sophisticated twist. Step into the Eden and you'll find warm colors, inviting hospitality, and impeccable service. Check-in with the friendly 24-hour reception team, then head up to your room where you'll find free Wi-Fi, TV, luxurious bath amenities, air conditioning, and plush bedding. When you get hungry, head down to the classy on-site Brasserie FLO, offering French meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dutch Design Hotel Artemis
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!Â
Amsterdam Bus & Canal Boat Tour (48-hours)
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! From the boat you can hop off at the Jewish Cultural Quarter, the Red Light District, Sarphatipark, and more.
Day 4. Amsterdam
Today you may want to spend the day getting lost in Amsterdam's famous museums and galleries. 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.
After a long day getting lost in art and history, why not treat yourself to a snack at the Amsterdam Cheese Museum? This delicious destination is actually just a cheese shop selling a wide variety of cheeses - from truffle-infused varieties, to cheeses aged in WWII barrels. The best part? You can sample them all - for free!
Day 5. Amsterdam
Grab a bike and make your way around this cyclist-friendly town! You can also make this another fun-filled day of museum-hopping, this time opting for Amsterdam's more quirky and alternative spots. Surround yourself in fluorescent works at Electric Ladyland, set your sights on the Spectacles Museum, take a deep dive into the history of the bible at the Biblical Museum, experience the power of wind at the Windmill museum, or explore life on water at the Houseboat Museum!
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!
Day 6. Depart the Netherlands
In accordance with your departure flight, you'll be transferred 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!