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9 Days/8nights from Euro 921
6Apr - 15 Nov 2010
Tour Package Includes:
In Amsterdam
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3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
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Panoramic circle tour of Amsterdam - 2hrs (visit the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum and a 1 hour canal cruise with a separate
open-date ticket is included)
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Half-day Windmills and Edam excursion (4hrs)
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Hotel taxes and service charges
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Entrance fees, English speaking guide on the tours
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In Brussels
- 3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
- City tour of Brussels (possibility to visit the Museum of Fine Arts)
- Full day excursion to the art cities of Ghent and Bruges
- Entrance fees, English speaking guide on the tour
- Hotel taxes and service charges
In Luxembourg
- 2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
- Hop on Hop off city tour of Luxembourg (operates
Apr-Oct)
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2010 - Prices per person in Euro ( $ rate varies depending on the exchange rate) **
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Categories
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6Apr-30Jun/8Sep -15 Nov 2010
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1Jul-7Sep 2010
(has to finish tour by 7Sep)
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double
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single
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triple
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double
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single
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triple
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Standard
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996 |
1601 |
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921 |
1430 |
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First Class
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1216 |
1866 |
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1150 |
1794 |
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Deluxe
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1596 |
2696 |
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1356 |
2192 |
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**During Holidays and special fair periods surcharge may apply!
Tour descriptions and optional tours in Amsterdam
HALF DAY BUS EXCURSIONS
Ultimate Amsterdam Tour - Daily at 9.30 AM -
Duration ± 2,5 hrs
Bus only € 22,- Bus + Van Gogh Ticket € 33,-
Bus + boat ticket € 30,- Bus + Rijksmuseum Ticket €
32,-
Bus + museum + boat ticket € 40,-
On this extensive bus excursion you will see all
Amsterdam has to offer, from the historical
monuments in the centre to the modern architecture
of the 21st century. From the Eastern Docklands to
the Ajax Arena! A picture stop at a windmill at the
river Amstel and a visit to a diamond factory are
included.
You can visit the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum
and/or do a one-hour canal cruise with a separate
open-date ticket. (see rates above, supplements for
special exhibitions are not included)
Anne Frank House, Diamond Factory and Canal
Cruise € 35,-
Friday and Sunday at 2.30 PM – Duration ± 4 hrs
We start the tour by coach showing you the most
important monuments that our city offers, followed
by a picture stop at a windmill. A visit to a
Diamond factory is made where you get acquainted
with the diamond polishing process. Continuing the
tour by boat we cruise along Amsterdam’s harbor and
its famous canals, which brings us to the “Jordaan”
quarter where we visit the attic where Anne Frank
and her family were hidden during the Second World
War. This is also the place where the tour will end.
( The entrance to Anne Frank House and canal cruise
are included)
Volendam and Marken € 32,- Daily at 2.30 PM –
Duration ± 4 hrs
On this excursion we drive through typical Dutch
scenery and the picturesque town of Monnickendam to
Volendam, a traditional Dutch fisherman’s village
situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee.
Carrying on by boat we visit Marken, an island
linked to the mainland by a dike. Some of the
inhabitants still wear the traditional Dutch
costumes. This tour includes a visit to a cheese
farm.
Windmills and Edam € 32,- Daily at 9.30 AM –
Duration ± 4 hrs
This excursion takes you north of Amsterdam, to the
edge of the river Zaan, where you visit the windmill
village `de Zaanse Schans`, with its characteristic
green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century
this district was an industrial area with
approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and
age there are only five left. We will pay a visit to
a windmill and a wooden shoe manufactor. Before
returning to Amsterdam, we take a stroll through the
medieval town of Edam. (entrance to the windmill is
included).
Fridays (April 2rd - Sept. 3th ) Edam is replaced by
Alkmaar. See ´Alkmaar Cheese Market´.
Delft Blue, The Hague and Madurodam € 37,-
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.30 AM – Duration
± 4,5 hrs
This tour will begin with a visit to a`Delft Blue´
pottery, where you can admire the hand painted
Delftware. We continue our tour to The Hague, the
seat of the Dutch Government, where we will make a
sightseeing tour. We will pass the Houses of
Parliament and the Peace Palace. Via the lovely
beach of Schevingen we travel towards the miniature
city Madurodam, where all of Holland is put together
on a scale of 1:25 (entrance fee Madurodam
included).
Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills € 32,-
Fridays only at 9.30 AM (April 2rd – Sept. 3th) -
Duration ± 4,5 hrs
Tradition is the key element on this excursion as we
visit Alkmaar, a 750 year old city which is famous
for its weekly cheese market. You will learn about a
long-established Dutch tradition of the weighing of
cheese and taste testing. This is a unique
experience while the four teams from the Cheese
Carrier’s Guild compete for the fastest and most
impeccable timing while handling tons of produce.
Driving through polder landscape the tour will lead
to the windmill village of Zaanse Schans where you
get the opportunity to visit a wooden shoe factory
and a windmill (entrance fee included).
Keukenhof Flowershow € 35,- Daily at 9.30 AM and
2.30 PM (March 18th - May 16th) - Duration ± 4,5 hrs
Behind the dunes that run from Haarlem to Leiden
lies the bulb area like a magical canvas of
daffodils, hyacinths and tulips, alive with the most
delightful smells and colours. We visit the flower
exhibition ‘Keukenhof’, and experience the
perfection of millions of bulbs displayed over a
wonderful park with fantastic flower shows and
sculptures. (entrance fee included)
FULL DAY BUS EXCURSIONS
Grand Holland LandmarkTour €44,- Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9.30 AM – Duration ±
9 hrs
Our first stop is at Aalsmeer´s world famous flower
auction (closed Sundays). Continuing to Rotterdam we
take you on a city tour by bus with a photo stop at
renowned Hotel New York. Then it´s onto Delft for
lunch. We visit a Delft Blue Pottery and our guide
will take you on a city walk. During a city tour by
bus of the Hague we drive by the highlights of our
governmental city like the House of Parliament and
the Peace Palace. During this excursion you can
visit Madurodam. This miniature city offers you the
highlights of the Netherlands on a scale 1:25.
(lunch not included)
Dutch Country Side Tour € 43,-
Zaanse Schans – Edam – Volendam – Marken (incl.
entrance windmill and boat trip)
Daily at 9.30 AM – Duration ± 7 hrs
Wednesday and Sunday extra : visit to Enclosing Dike
– duration ± 8 hrs
Thisvery complete tour covers the magnificent area
of Dutch polder landscape north of Amsterdam, marked
by windmills, dikes and ditches. After a stop to
taste some traditionally made products at a cheese
farm, we will visit the picturesque villages of Edam
and the Zaanse Schans, where you will have the
opportunity to visit a windmill and wooden shoe
factory. We continue to Volendam and Marken,
fishermen’s villages along the former Zuiderzee.
Marken used to be an island until it was connected
to the mainland by a dike. Some people of both
places still wear the traditional costumes. (lunch
not included.)
Antwerp and Brussels € 53,- Monday at 9.30 AM
(May 3th – August 31st)
Monday and Thursday at 9.30 AM (July 1st – August
31st) - Duration ± 11 hrs
An interesting drive through the Dutch country side
to Antwerp; a city filled with history where we will
have time for a stroll around the main square near
the Cathedral. We will then continue on to the city
of Brussels for an extensive city tour. We will see
the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Grand Place,
and of course the world famous Manneken Pis. As an
optional sight you have the opportunity to see the
genuine lace making. After spending free time in the
city, we will return to Amsterdam.
Bruges € 59,- Saturday at 9.30 AM (March 20th –
October 31st)
Wednesday and Saturday at 9.30 AM (July 4th – August
28st) - Duration ± 12 hrs
Crossing the Netherlands, enjoying its typical
countryside, we will drive you to Belgium. Our
destination today: one of the most beautiful towns
in Europe “Bruges”. Upon arrival you will be guided
through the historical center. The rest of the
afternoon you can spend to your liking: enjoy a boat
trip along the beautiful canals, visit one of its
museums, shop for lace , or taste the excellent
Belgium “cuisine” and chocolates. Let yourself be
carried away by beauty and romance! Bruges is the
perfect place! (lunch is not included).
Keukenhof Flower Tour and Haarlem € 48,- Every
day at 9.30 am (18/3 – 16/5) – duration ± 7,5 hrs
Start your day with a guided walk through the
medieval courtyards of Haarlem. Then a beautiful
countryside route brings you to the Keukenhof flower
exhibition where the colourful fields of flowers
will surprise you.
CANAL CRUISES
Canal Cruise and walking experience in the PIJP
€16,00 Daily between 10.00 and 18.00 – duration ± 3
hrs
Company: Amsterdam Canal Cruise, opposite
HeinekenExperience
Discover Amsterdam and it’s buzzing the Pijp area
with this packagetour.
It includes the canalcruise and a walking tour (with
walking guide) through the Pijp, an exciting and
lively neighbourhood just behind Heineken
Experience, with outstanding shops, Albert Cuyp
daymarket, restaurants and bars.
Day Pass Canal Bus € 22,00 The fun way to get
around Amsterdam. Children (5-12) € 11,00
Children (0-4) free
Daily from 10.00 AM. 16 STOPS. Company: Canal
Company
Canal Bus is the perfect way of getting around
Amsterdam with its wealth of waterways. Our
comfortable boats offer a regular service along 3
routes with 14 stops located near the major museums,
shopping areas and attractions. On board there are
interesting commentaries on Amsterdam. Your day pass
is valid on the Green, Red and Blue line until 12
noon the next day.
Hop on, hop off all day long !
Amsterdam Candlelight cruise € 29,50
Every night at 9.00 PM - Duration ± 2 hrs children €
17,50 Not on April 30
In front of Central Railway Station. Company:
Holland International
This romantic evening cruise through Amsterdam’s
enchanting canals is a memorable experience.
Passengers relax in glass-enclosed comfort, while
gliding through the canals. Each table is provided
with a variety of cheese, red and white wine. Soft
drinks are also available. During the cruise a
multi-lingual host or hostess will gladly answer
your questions and give you information about the
city’s places of interest.
Amsterdam Dinner cruise € 69,50 Every night at
08.00 PM - Duration ± 2,5 hrs children € 45,-
Not on April 30
In front of Central Railway Station. Company:
Holland International
On board one of the comfortable boats a cruise
through the illuminated canals is combined with a
sumptuous four-course dinner. You are greeted with a
welcoming drink. With the various courses you are
served white and red wine and of course there is
also beer and a selection of soft drinks on board.
After the ‘petit grand dessert’ the dinner is
rounded off in style with tea and coffee.
Blue Boat Dinner Cruise € 59,-
Departure Saturday 08.30 pm – Duration ± 2 hrs
children € 41,50
The Blue boat dinner cruise departs for a unique 2
hours cruise through Amsterdam! While the boat
glides through the canals, you can enjoy a delicious
three course dinner with wine and drinks included.
It’s a different way of dining out and exploring the
city of Amsterdam. Free admittance Holland Casino
Amsterdam!
Evening Cruise € 15,-
Daily at 20.00 hrs - Duration ± 1,5 hours children €
10,-
This boat trip is dubbed the cruise of the ‘Venice
of the North’. You’ll get a different impression of
the city after you have seen Amsterdam from the
water. The canal boat brings you to parts of the
city centre unreachable by car.
1 hour Canal Cruise: 100 Highlights Canals
and Harbour Cruise € 12,50
Daily from 9 AM till 6 PM, every 15 min - children €
6,25
Daily from 6 PM till 10.00 pm, every 30 min -
Duration ± 1 hr
In front of Central Station. Company: Holland
International
A cruise along Amsterdam’s picture-book canals… it’s
something not to be missed!
Cruising through a number of Amsterdam’s canals,
this cruise passes along some of the city’s most
beautiful spots. While gliding through the old
centre of the city you see elegant merchant’s
mansions, carillon-crowned churches and the
warehouses with their rich history from Holland’s
Golden Age.
The Ultimate Cruise € 17,50
Daily at 11.00 AM and 1.00 PM children € 10,00
In front of Central Station. Company: Holland
International - Duration 90 min.
For the true Amsterdam lover! Experience Amsterdam
from the water. Marvel at the cutting-edge
architecture of the Eastern Docklands and soak-up
the atmosphere of the historic ring of canals. Relax
with a drink in hand while our guide entertains you
with interesting stories about the canals and their
bridges, the canal houses and the houseboats.
Inclusive sof drik live guide (only English spoken)
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Tour description and optional tours Belgium (from Brussels):
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BRUSSELS CITY TOUR: Duration:
+-2.30 hours (Euro 24 per adult Euro 12 per child)
Departure: 10.00 A.M Every day All year around (2pm
departures daily Apr-Oct)
We start our tour with a short walk to the Grand
Place, worldfamous market square and the heart of
medieval Brussels with its incomparable City Hall
and precious Guild Houses. By coach we take you for
an extensive drive tgrough the city, the Common
market Buildings, the Cinquantenaire, Art Noveau
houses, the Heysel with the Atomium, the Chinese
Pavillion and the Japanese Pagoda, the Congress
Column, the Parliament, the City Park, the Law
Courts. Well see the charming Sablonsquare where we
have a stop for a short visit to a lace house.
GHENT & BRUGES: Duration: +-
9.30 hours Low season(Nov-March) every tue, Thu, Sat
and Sun , High Season (Apr-Oct) every day
Departure: 9.00am (Euro 42 per adult / Euro 20 per
child)
After an hour's drive, we arrive in Ghent where we
visit the St. Bavo's Cathedral, home of the world
famous 'Mystic Lamb' painting (optional, closed on
Sundays). During the city tour you will see all the
important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as
the Belfry, the St. Nicholas Church and the Earl’s
Castle.
In Bruges we visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and
the Beguinage (convent). Time for lunch. Afterwards,
we start our walking tour and discover : Our Lady's
Church, with the Madonna statue by Michelangelo, the
Market Square with the Belfry and the Holy Blood.
Don't forget your walking shoes !
OPTIONAL
TOURS FROM BRUSSELS - 2010
Visit Brussels Hop on Hop off
tour Daily 10am - 4pm (every 30minutes) - Euro 18
per person /Euro 10 for children
The Visit Brussels Line is the ideal
way to explore our city withouteffort. You get on
and off at any of our stops and unlimited number of
times for 24 hours after first use. On presentation
of your ticket: discount in museums and other
sights. Sights: Park Royal, Park Theatre, Belgian
Federal Parliament, Palace of the Academy, Royal
Palace, Cynastymuseum, equestrian statue of Godfrey
de Bouillon , royal museums of Fine Arts, Old
England museum of Musical Instruments. On
presentation of your ticket: discount in several
museums and other sights.
ANTWERPEN: Duration: +- 5.30
hours p
Departure: 1.15 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday ,
Saturday (High Season) , Wednesday, Saturday low
season
Antwerp, Belgium's second largest city and Europe's
second largest harbour has kept many memories of its
rich past. Above all, it is the city of the painter
Peter Paul Rubens, worldfamous master of the 17th
century. We drive to the Market Square with its
ancient houses and Our Lady's Cathedral (entrance
fee included in the price of your excursion). This
cathedral contains, amongst other treasures, two of
Rubens' masterworks: "The Erection of and the
descent from the cross". Antwerp is also the world's
diamond center. We will visit a DIAMOND WORKSHOP. We
will en the tour with a drive through the harbour.
RATE / 31 € PER PERSON (children: Euro 16)
Entrance fee Our Lady Cathedral included.
AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND: Duration: +- 12.30 hours
Apr-Oct Departure: 09.00 am on Tuesday & Saturday /
Nov-March - Saturday
RATE / PP 50 € PER PERSON (children: Euro 25 )
Nov-March: Euro 52 per person
Holland is only at a stone's throw away and
nevertheless the country is strikingly different.
Along Antwerp, we cross the Dutch border, and
driving through the endless polders with countless
windmills we reach the Amsterdam area. First we
visit a traditional craftstcentre in a typical farm
and get familiar with everything that made the glory
of Holland : tasty cheese, nice clogs and beautiful
pottery. Possibility for lunch (optional).
In the afternoon we visit Amsterdam. We offer you an
opportunity to make a boat tour along the many
picturesque canals (optional) and we have a break
and enjoy some free time at the "Dam" square which
is famous for its royal palace.
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