Amsterdam for Christmas - 4 Days
Who is this trip for
Age range
18 - 35Start / End
- London
- London
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 50Meals included
5Highlights
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Amsterdam: Time to eat like it’s Christmas in the Netherlands! (Spoiler alert: after this, you won't want to spend Christmas any other way.)
- Edam: Love cheese? Love clogs? Love learning too? Today is your lucky day. We'll visit a local farm where both cheese and clogs are made, and we'll get a demonstration of both. You'll also get to sample lots of cheese (and an aperitif too if you like).
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Summary
Canals lit by fairy-lights and a sparkly town square are sure to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. This is just the start of Christmas in Amsterdam. Make tracks out of London and enjoy the festivities and winter wonderland that is a traditional European Christmas.
Itinerary
Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Our family joins forces today in London filled with an invigorating mix of Christmas cheer and eagerness to explore Amsterdam. A festive ride across countries and into Amsterdam - that's not the most usual Christmas time experience, but by Santa it's a good one! Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're in awe and we haven't even left the UK! Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching ... Amsterdam! Cross off another country off your list as you cruise through Belgium on your way to Amsterdam. Fun fact: the city has 1539 bridges, 165 canals, and 2500 house boats. Yes, you read that right, and it's all here for you to explore. On arrival it's dinner on us, then get out and make the most of the spirited streets all lit up and Christmas-y with the option to join a canal cruise around the pretty canals.
Day 2
Amsterdam
Wakey wakey…time to wish your wolf pack a very Gelukkig Kerstfeest (that’s Merry Christmas in Dutch!) Off to the countryside for a taste of tradition (and cheese.) We’ll visit a local clog and cheesemaker's house to learn how two of the country's most famous symbols are made. This Christmas, you'll enjoy a delicious Christmas feast with a uniquely Dutch twist in Edam! Afterwards, we'll head back to Amsterdam where you’re free to take a walk and let your food digest. One to remember? You bet.
Day 3
Amsterdam
Today is all yours. Need inspo for things to do? There's no end to the iconic museums here. Think: the Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience for fresh brews, and even the STRAAT museum if you're an art-lover! Oh, and don't forget to stroll the gorgeous waterways & admire the Neo-gothic architecture while you're at it.
Day 4
Amsterdam to London
That's a wrap on Christmas in Amsterdam folks! Time to head back to the big smoke & get prepared for a new year of travel ventures. There's something pretty special about sharing the festive season together. Take your last group hug and promise to reunite in the not too distant future.
What's Included
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals
Breakfasts: 3, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 1
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
Dec 26
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Customer reviews & ratings
Last minute request to book trip, I book all pre travel accommodation and and post travel waited a few days no sign of confirmation of trip. Worried that I won't be on the trip, messaged and was told confirmed promptly but had I not messaged probably won't have messaged. Booked transport to London which arrived at 10pm to have tour guide message to say there is welcome meeting at 4pm to meet all the group so ultimately reltaionsps were stronger with half the group as most of us arrived later. Transport was long but driver was cool however did feel that we were told info that was deceiving as a person who's travelled with better solo group tours ie gadventures Trip was OK, itinerary was exaggerated slightly and was told a traditional Xmas dinner go Chinese. Spent 60 euros on add on trips and told there would nothing opened of Christmas day but there was everywhere. There was little je nais se quois on the evening, getting drunk, make own way home, cost 25 euros in a uber or an hour on public transport to a 4star hotel which was uneccessary as we barely stayed there and didn't ultise the facilities, could have had a hostel in the city. Won't recommended, guide was good bus I always sensed an ulterior motive. ALSO THEY BOMBARD YOU EITH SPAM EMAIL EVEN THOUGH YOU UNSUBSCRIBE ARGGGHHHH
Anonymous Feb, 2020 Verified
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