Best of Amsterdam & Rijksmuseum
Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
The graceful capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam has a contemporary atmosphere coupled with 17th century charms. Brimming with cultural highlights, it is a wonderful city to explore, especially from the deck of a boat cruising the canals.
Begin your full day with a scenic motorcoach drive to Amsterdam, taking in the lovely lowland countryside, canals and windmills, Holland's iconic symbol. As you enter Amsterdam, you'll stop at the Rijksmuseum.Admire masterpieces of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. The museum hosts around 6.000 paintings.Witness Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Night Watch," come to life before your eyes. Gain insight into the historical context and artistic brilliance behind this iconic painting, and appreciate the intricate details that have captivated audiences for generations.
Your tour continues on the famous Amsterdam canals. With more than 60 miles of intricate waterways, Amsterdam has even more canals than Venice. Settle in for a narrated boat ride on a glass-domed vessel that affords a different vantage point of the fine homes, dramatic architecture and historic highlights of this great city. You'll pass charming houseboats, the city's gracious 17th century mansions line, and the famed secret annex where Anne Frank, the Jewish wartime diarist, and her family hid from the Nazis.
At the completion of your cruise, you will enjoy free time to discover Amsterdam on your own.
Points of interest
Canal Boat Cruise
Schedule
Special Notes
Inside the Rijksmuseum, passengers will find that there are many steps. Elevators are available, but may not be in working order.
The use of cameras and video cameras is not permitted inside.
The drive from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is approximately 1 3/4 hours depending on traffic conditions.
Tour can be reversed to avoid congestions.
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Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
The graceful capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam has a contemporary atmosphere coupled with 17th century charms. Brimming with cultural highlights, it is a wonderful city to explore, especially from the deck of a boat cruising the canals.
Begin your full day with a scenic motorcoach drive to Amsterdam, taking in the lovely lowland countryside, canals and windmills, Holland's iconic symbol. As you enter Amsterdam, you'll stop at the Rijksmuseum.Admire masterpieces of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. The museum hosts around 6.000 paintings.Witness Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Night Watch," come to life before your eyes. Gain insight into the historical context and artistic brilliance behind this iconic painting, and appreciate the intricate details that have captivated audiences for generations.
Your tour continues on the famous Amsterdam canals. With more than 60 miles of intricate waterways, Amsterdam has even more canals than Venice. Settle in for a narrated boat ride on a glass-domed vessel that affords a different vantage point of the fine homes, dramatic architecture and historic highlights of this great city. You'll pass charming houseboats, the city's gracious 17th century mansions line, and the famed secret annex where Anne Frank, the Jewish wartime diarist, and her family hid from the Nazis.
At the completion of your cruise, you will enjoy free time to discover Amsterdam on your own.
Points of interest
Canal Boat Cruise
Schedule
Special Notes
Inside the Rijksmuseum, passengers will find that there are many steps. Elevators are available, but may not be in working order.
The use of cameras and video cameras is not permitted inside.
The drive from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is approximately 1 3/4 hours depending on traffic conditions.
Tour can be reversed to avoid congestions.