Amsterdam 2022 Family Cruise
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Contact Name: Rowenna Albano
Contact Email: rowenna.albano@gmail.com
Contact Phone: (310) 629-1641
Dates: Aug. 17-19, 2022
Origination: Los Angeles
Destination: Amsterdam
With your trip coming up soon this summer, there is availability but it is limited in regards to quality properties. Since you only have a short time to explore Amsterdam, I want to make sure that you are staying in an area that you will make the most of your time. I have 2 options regarding accommodations that are pretty similar in cost. Here is a little Summary of each but there will be details with rates below:
1) Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam: This property is rated well but is just a little bit outside of City Center. Still a good location though with easy access to public transportation but can still be walking distance to city center, just a little farther out. A plus is that it includes breakfast.
2) Hotel Estherea: This property is very highly rated not only by patrons but by the travel advisor community as well. It is located at City Center so definitely a prime location & a good value in comparison to the comparable properties nearby. It is a boutique hotel with so much character. However, it does not include breakfast.
- Rates below (shown in the accommodations tab are per person & include:
- All Transfers* (airport, hotel & port)
- *some excursions may require a transfer that is not included
- 2 nights Accommodations (may require additional payment of taxes upon Check-In)
- Excursions
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Amsterdam has so many options from City Highlights to Full Day excursions that take you outside of Amsterdam. I know you said you were interested in doing some sort of a Canal Tour so I wanted to give you some options that are possible. There are so many so we can discuss further if there is something more specific you are looking for. You could choose 2 that would be included in your package & depending on your flights we can figure out the schedule.
Below are examples of the tours/excursions:
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Highlights
- Tour the impressive canals with your friends and family
- Explore the intimate canals of the Jordaan & canal district
- Experienced local tour guide will answer all your questions
- Every tour is uniquely shaped by your questions and wishes
- Interesting mix of Amsterdam’s sights
Itinerary (2 hours)
Enjoy the famous canals of Amsterdam in our luxury boats. By booking this 2-hour tour, you’ll experience the top attraction of Amsterdam. You’ll get a lay off the land, so you can revisit all the top spots later. This tour is longer than most boat tours of its kind, so we cover the hidden gems as well as the traditional highlights. Our Dutch skippers will show you the city and tell you her secrets.
Don't worry about the weather: we have a roof, heating, and blankets on board. Even if it’s raining, you’ll still be comfortable. Enjoy a personal approach with smaller group size (up to 10 persons per boat), plus an entirely Eco-friendly ride. Your captain will show you the interesting parts of Amsterdam, that only locals know. You can ask any question, and our skipper will share his wealth of information about the city with you.
What you will see during our 2-hour tour is:
- the smaller canals of Jordaan area
- Canal district
- the Golden bend
- the 7 bridges
- the Amstel river
- The Dancing houses
- The canal where Monet created his famous painting
- The Red-light District
- Port
- Pirate ship
- Zoo
Because we like to improvise, the routes aren't fixed.
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Highlights
- Take a 60-minute cruise through Amsterdam
- Taste some typical Dutch cheese
- Enjoy an interactive tour
- See some of the city's main highlights
Itinerary (1 hour)
In this unique tour, we will take you through the Canals of Amsterdam and its rich trading history and culture on our river boat.
In 60 minutes, we will cruise through the unique Unesco Heritage listed Golden Age Canals of Amsterdam. We cruise through a big part of the cities highlights such as The Jordaan, The Amstel River (passing the Magere Brug, or Skinny Bridge in English), part of the Red Light District, the former city locks and Old Harbour, the Maritime Museum, the Golden Bend, the 9 Streets, and the Anne Frank House. This informative sightseeing cruise will take you back in time and will for sure be the highlight of your visit to the city.
On the way, we share locals-only info and tell you all about our favorite bars, restaurants, and other hidden gems in Amsterdam! The tour is mostly focussed on the dutch trading history, its colonies and the VOC Company (dutch east-india trading Company).
Our skipper and hostess know all about Amsterdam, and no question will be unanswered. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and typical dutch snacks are included in the tour and this way we will give you a little taste of our culture.
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Highlights
- Combine a trip to the world famous Van Gogh Museum with a spectacular one-hour cruise
- Admission ticket for the world-famous Van Gogh Museum
- Admire Amsterdam's waterside attractions and avoid the crowds on land during a canal cruise
- A hassle free option ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in Amsterdam
Itinerary (1 hour cruise)
Van Gogh Museum is one of the most important museums in the Netherlands and has been visited by millions of people. There is no better way to complete a fun day trip to the Van Gogh Museum than with an exciting boat cruise. Book your combination tickets right now and enjoy an amazing discount for both activities!
The Van Gogh Museum has the world’s largest collection of paintings, drawings, sketches and letters by famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. With almost two million visitors a year, it is the second most-visited museum in the Netherlands and definitely a must see. The Van Gogh Museum has over 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters by the artist. Some of the most famous pieces in the collection include The Potato Eaters (1885), Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886), Sunflowers (1889) and Almond Blossoms (1890).
Amsterdam’s beautiful city center is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. There is no better way to explore it than with an Amsterdam Canal Cruise. The fun, one-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise will take you through the city’s most important canals, past magnificent 17th-century churches, mansions, boat houses, and bridges. You will see all of the best sights including the Westerkerk church, the Negen Straatjes district and the Magere Brug on the Amstel river. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise features a GPS guide with information in several different languages and the boats are fitted with panoramic windows to ensure a fantastic view of the city.
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Highlights
- Marvel at the modern engineering of the Ice Bar
- Sip on first class drinks from an ice mug
- Visit The Amsterdam Ice Bar where everything is 100% made of ice
- Excursion to the world famous waters of the Amsterdam canals
- Lean back and examine the town from another point of view along the beautiful waters
- See famous landmarks such as the Anne Frank House Museum and the Skinny Bridge
Itinerary (1 hour cruise)
Many bars brag about icy cold drinks, but The Amsterdam Ice Bar will chill you to the bone. One of the coolest spots in town, the Amsterdam Ice Bar deserves a visit on your upcoming trip to Holland. Located along the Amstel River, in this bar, everything is 100% made of ice! The bar maintains a frigid temperature of -10 degrees Celsius, keeping your favorite beverage in the perfect condition. Marvel at this modern engineering accomplishment and toast with your friends while sipping on first-class drinks from an ice mug. Closer than the North Pole, but just as awe-inspiring, you can drink a brew at this winter wonderland all year long!
No trip to the Netherlands is complete without an excursion to the world-famous waters of the Amsterdam canals. Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal district will have you amazed as you cruise through its canals. Lean back and examine the town from another point of view as you drift along the beautiful waters and treasured architecture. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise includes one hour of can’t-miss spectacles and incredible buildings. Additionally, the tour offers a fun complimentary audio narrative in 19 unique languages. This commentary ensures that your trip will be personalized, and you can learn no matter your background. Mark your calendar for the creation of your next memory. Trust the experience of Lindbergh and book your Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets today!
One of the premier tourist destinations in Europe, Amsterdam, is home to the sensational canals. You can highlight your next trip to the Dutch homeland with a fun Amsterdam canal cruise. Along the one hour long tour, you will see famous and illustrious landmarks such as the Anne Frank House Museum and the Skinny Bridge. Take pictures on the brilliant Amstel River as you drift by the historic Heritage Museum and the hallowed Westerkerk Church. With more than 100 kilometers of waterways crisscrossing throughout the town, you will be amazed at the diversity and beauty of the Dutch landscape. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise passes through several acclaimed communities such as ‘de Pijp,’ and ‘de Jordaan.’ Within you will gaze up at the rustic bridges and 17th-century classic Dutch cottages that give the Metropolitan its distinct and charming personality. The best way to explore the land is with a camera, a canal boat, and a personal tour guide. You can enjoy fun for the whole family in a one-of-a-kind relaxing Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
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Highlights
- Kickstart your stay through the city's food scene
- Try classic tastings typical of the local culture
- Enjoy kroket & Dutch beer
- Get to know the best food local hotspots in Amsterdam
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Avoid tourist food traps during the rest of your stay
Itinerary (2 hours)
With so much Dutch food to choose from, where to begin?! Get a taste of the culinary scene of Amsterdam on a private tour that will open your appetite to the best food and drinks the city has to offer.
Kickstart your flavorful journey in Amsterdam with the help of a local foodie that will introduce you to typical and classic tastings beloved by the locals. Try from a kroket to Dutch beer and more to get an idea of what to eat for the rest of your stay. The best way to start your Amsterdam trip, with tasty food and a local connection!
But that's not it! On this private tour, food and city highlights are all part of the menu. Between food stops, your host will show you the Albert Cuyp market, Sarphati park, and other remarkable spots in the area, making it the perfect Amsterdam overview. After this private food, you're set to continue enjoying Amsterdam like a local, with food and city recommendations.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Amsterdam, your Amsterdam!
1 - Food Introduction
This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert
2 - Locals’ Favorites
Kickstart your time in Amsterdam by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like kroket and Dutch beer picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!
3 - City Highlights
This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Amsterdam. Check out Albert Cuyp market, Sarphati park and more city highlights along the way
4 - Food Recommendations
With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Amsterdam. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences
5 - Special Diet or Allergies?
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
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Highlights
- Day trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
- Scenic drive through the Dutch countryside
- See the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Visit the fishing villages of Marken and Volendam
- 30 minute free boat tour between Volendam & Marken
- Visit a Dutch cheese farm
- Transport by luxurious air conditioned bus with free WiFi
- Cheese and syrup waffle demonstration
- Visit a traditional Marker house (only during the Morning Tour)
- Audio guide on the bus with 16 languages and free earphones
Itinerary (5.5 hours)
Explore the Dutch countryside and leave Amsterdam behind for a day tour. See the famous Zaanse Shans windmills, explore the quaint fishing villages of Volendam and Marken and stop at a traditional Dutch cheese farm. Hop aboard your transport in central Amsterdam and settle in for the scenic journey out of the city to the Dutch countryside. En route to several North Holland villages, listen to your audio guide and learn about the passing sights, including dikes and polders — areas of land reclaimed from the water. Your first stop is at Zaanse Schans, a pretty town on the Zaan River and a popular destination due to its well-preserved windmills, some dating back to the 17th century. See evocations of traditional Dutch life at the historical shipyard, as well as iconic Holland windmills. Next, continue to Volendam and Marken and admire a quaint scene of fishing boats and the occasional local wearing traditional Dutch dress. In addition to roughly 45-minute stops in each town, you'll visit a nearby cheese farm for a demonstration and a sampling of its dairy production. A visit to a local shoemaker to admire the art of carving and painting the wooden clogs the Netherlands is known for is also a memorable part of the trip. The tour includes a free boat tour of 30-minutes between Volendam and Marken. Once you’ve snapped plenty of photos, your 5.5-hour tour concludes with the return to central Amsterdam by coach. Please note that this tour requires a moderate amount of walking.
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Highlights
- Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide
- See Amsterdam during the second world war, through the eyes of Anne Frank
- Learn what life was like following the occupation of the Netherlands by the Germans
- Small Group tour (max 15)
Itinerary (5.5 hours)
Travel back to the dark days of World War II on a 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam, and learn what life was like following the occupation of the Netherlands by the Germans in 1940-1945 and how Anne Frank became an icon of the brutality of suppression. Hear the story about her diary and how it came to be published by her father Otto Frank.
Meet your guide in front of the Jewish Historical Museum. Stroll past monuments and buildings still marked by traces of war. Your guide will bring the history to life, giving you a sense of how the city’s citizens behaved during the occupation, and how they moved around in times of horror. Learn why the Dutch tried to co-exist with the occupying army, and how the Dutch behaved towards the Jews of Amsterdam like Anne Frank. Hear about seminal events, such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger.
We will walk through the Jewish neighborhood, with its Portuguese synagogue and museum, the Hollandsche schouwburg, and the head office of the Jewish counsel. Discover locations the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places to families like the Franks. The tour ends next to Anne
Frank's House. Ideal for fans of European history, the tour also gives an insight into how the Jewish community lived, survived and still thrive in Amsterdam.
- The rates are per person & listed in the accommodation it pertains to.
- Remember, the rates include 2 rooms for 2 nights, all transfers & excursions.
The Catalonia Vondel
Amsterdam, also called Hotel Vondel, is a 4-star
boutique hotel with 83 rooms & is just 300 metres from Vondelpark and Leidseplein,
in one of the most important leisure and shopping areas of Amsterdam.
It is also very close to Museumplein,
the square that is home to three major museums: Van Gogh, Stedelijk and
Rijksmuseum.
The minimalist rooms are
bright and comfy, perfectly equipped with a mini bar and coffee and tea
service.
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Imagine yourself in a truly authentic Amsterdam ambiance in this beautiful seventeenth-century building along Amsterdam’s oldest canal: the Singel. Dream away with the richly coloured interior, the crystal chandeliers, the luxurious fabrics and the expressive prints. None of the 91 rooms and two suites in our hotel are the same, each and every one of them has been lovingly designed and decorated. Hotel Estheréa will allow you to relax and it’s also the perfect starting point for discovering and exploring the city, as it’s located right in the very heart of Amsterdam. In short, the perfect stay for either a short or a long getaway in Amsterdam.
This boutique hotel has been run by a family for more than
80 years. Quite a few things have changed over the years. The premises started
out as a guest house with 12 rooms and has now been developed into a luxury gem
with 91 rooms and two suites. The building is now included on UNESCO’s world
heritage list and has undergone a significant transformation. However, the one
thing which has definitely remained over the course of time is a true family
feeling, personal attention, service, authenticity and an eye for detail. And
you don’t just see that when you enter our hotel, you will feel it too.
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