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Amsterdam for Christmas

4 daysNetherlands

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.

Length
4 days
Route
Amsterdam to London
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Style
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Highlights

  • Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland?You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.

Itinerary

  1. AmsterdamDay 1
  2. EdamDay 2
  3. AmsterdamDay 3
  4. LondonDay 4
Day 1London to AmsterdamLondon · Dover · Calais · 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.

Meals: Dinner

Stay: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar), Amsterdam

Day 2AmsterdamAmsterdam · Edam

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.

  • Enjoy a Dutch Christmas Lunch
  • Learn About Cheese & Clogs at a Local Farm MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Stay: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar), Amsterdam

Day 3AmsterdamAmsterdam

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.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar), Amsterdam

Day 4Amsterdam to LondonAmsterdam · Calais · Dover · 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.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

Amsterdam, Netherlands

3 nights

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)

Hotel

What’s included

Optional experiences
  • Evening Canal Cruise

    Paid on tour

  • Visit the Artistic STRAAT Museum

    Paid on tour

  • Have a Go on Europe's Highest Swing

    Paid on tour

Dates and prices

Per person, twin share

From, per person$596

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