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Amsterdam and Bruges

3 day Weekend Tour, Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Tour Highlights: A fantastic tour to Europe's most unique city. See Van Gogh Museum, take the Red Light District walking tour, join the excursion to the Cheese and Clog makers, taste a beer at the Heineken Brewery, tour Anne Frank House or simply experience the cafe culture.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• · 3 days use of executive touring coach plus return Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings
• · 2 nights bed and breakfast in The Winston in Amsterdam City Centre. All rooms 2-4 bedded ensuite.
• · Walking tour of Amsterdam highlights, including Red Light District Walking Tour.
• · Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
• · Visit and entry to Zaanse Schans
• · Visit to Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’
• · Services of a tour guide for the duration of the tour

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Day 1
One of our most popular tours, the 3 day coach tour to Amsterdam & Bruges. Coach pick up points in London (Hammersmith, Great Portland Street, Embankment and Lewisham), Cambridge, Canterbury, Ramsgate and Dover. From Dover we depart on the 09:30 ferry to Calais and arrive in Amsterdam in the afternoon, where we check in to the excellent St.Christophers at the Winston. A unique hotel in the heart of Amsterdam, located between Dam Square and the Red Light District, walking distance to the vast majority of major attractions the city has to offer. The Winston also has Amsterdam's one and only Belushi's bar with great food and drink promotions all year round and a funky nightclub 'The Winston Kingdom' where you can sample some great live entertainment.

After check in meet the guide in the hotel bar for a walking tour, followed by a Canal Cruise through this wonderful city. We end the day with an evening optional walking tour of the Red Light District (included in tour cost).

UPGRADE – On all Amsterdam tours we offer an accommodation upgrade for those customers looking for some extra comfort after a long day sightseeing.

Upgrade to our 3 star hotel for only £20 per person per night. The hotel is located in Amsterdam, a short tram ride to the main attractions. All rooms are nicely decorated and offer all the comfort one can expect from a hotel of this standard. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and 24 hour reception.

Day 2
After breakfast we begin the day with a morning coach excursion to Zaanse Schanse, a living Dutch Museum. If it is typical of Holland you will find it here. Windmills, Cheese-makers, Clog makers and typical Dutch dress.
We then head back to Amsterdam in time for lunch, with a free afternoon to visit Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery, Anne Frank House and Dam Square.
Evening free to enjoy this unique city.

Day 3
We depart Amsterdam after breakfast for the drive to Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’. One of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities, and your chance to buy some Belgian specialties, beer and chocolate!!! We depart Bruges late afternoon for our return ferry. Drop offs in Canterbury and Ramsgate between 19:30-20:00, in London 21:00-21:45 and in Cambridge 23:00-23:30

Prices and Departures

Adults: $399 USD each 

(Hotel upgrade available for an additional $89 USD per person)

Departures: Weekly, Friday-Sunday - except Bank Holiday Weekends (2nd-4th & 23-25th May 2009) which operate Saturday to Monday.

10-13th April 2009 - Our 4 day Easter Tour includes all of the above and a visit to Brussels, the capital of the European Union. We also offer the option of staying on a traditional Dutch barge with the captain and his wife, based in the fantastic Amsterdam harbour. A truly unique experience!

Meeting Points:

• · 05:45am - London, Hammersmith Tube Station
• · 06:05am - London, Great Portland Street Tube Station
• · 06:20am - London, Embankment Tube Station
• · 06:55am - London, Lewisham High Street, outside Police Station
• · 07:05am - Ramsgate Train Station
• · 07:45am - Canterbury East Train Station
• · 08:30am - Dover Eastern Docks Bookings Hall

PLEASE ALSO NOTE that all rates are subject to change without notice due to the fluctuating exchange rate. Rates will be confirmed at time of booking. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.

Your Accommodation

·The Winston - click here to see the website
129 Warmoesstraat, Amsterdam
Your accommodation is included in the price of your tour on a bed and breakfast basis. All rooms are 2-4 bedded ensuite rooms. Single travellers will share a room with other travellers (of the same sex) from the tour group.

Hotel upgrade - http://www.tulipinnamsterdamwest.nl/
Rooming based on ensuite twin/double rooms, bed and breakfast basis.

Please note that as this tour is normally heavily subscribed, it may be necessary to make your reservation well in advance, especially if you are booking flights to or from the UK to coincide with a specific tour date.

This tour is operated by International Friends