3-night or more in-depth embark/debark port exploration.
Stay Local in Amsterdam Longer
Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ capital, is a city of elaborate canals, lined by narrow gabled houses, which form the backdrop to the city’s treasure trove of museums, boutiques, dynamic dining, and creative design. On our three-night City Stay, enjoy some leisure time for familiarizing yourself with your surroundings, and a guided tour for an expert, in-depth overview of the city’s highlights, such as Dam Square, the Old Church at Begijnhof, the Jordaan District, and the floating flower markets. Following lunch at a local restaurant, your tour continues onto the Van Gogh Museum, dedicated to the works’ of the city’s most famous native son. The day concludes with a canal dinner cruise. The following day takes you out of the city to the spectacular surrounding countryside, stopping at a traditional fishing town, visiting a wooden shoemaker, exploring one of the iconic windmills, and enjoying a boat tour to soak in Lake Ijssel’s stunning views.
Highlights
Van Stapele: Watch them make delicious cookies in front of your eyes, as classical piano plays overhead.
Café de Pijp: Popular with both young and old for delicious, reasonably-priced drinks.
Canal Cruise: There are a variety of different cruises you can enjoy but, if you’re traveling with your significant other you should definitely go for a romantic dinner/candle-lit cruise.
Indonesian Rice Table: Holland’s famed rijsttafel is a must for food lovers, and there are many establishments that serve the ceremonial feast of Indonesia’s Dutch colonists.
The Rijksmuseum: The most popular museum of the Netherlands showcases the works of famed artists, Frans Hals, Vermeer, and Rembrandt, just to name a few.
Vondelpark: The largest, most popular park in Amsterdam is a great place for jogging, rollerblading, picnicking, or just watching the world go by.
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Land Program Itineraries
- Pre-Voyage Itinerary
- Post-Voyage Itinerary