Amsterdam, the "Venice of the North," is a city steeped in culture. The Dutch Masters painted some of their finest works here, and the city's canals fed into a maritime heritage that once made Amsterdam the richest city on Earth. Relive the glory of the Dutch Golden Age and discover one of Europe's most open and walkable cities on this independent Amsterdam City Stay tour package. After your included introductory sightseeing tour, you’ll be free to explore as you please.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your journey begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Europe on an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Amsterdam

Touch down in Amsterdam. A Go Ahead representative escorts you to your hotel. Meet your fellow travelers at an included Welcome Dinner
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Amsterdam

Embark on a guided tour of Amsterdam this morning. You’ll visit Dam Square, walk through the city’s historic center, stop in at a diamond factory and enjoy a canal cruise.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: canal cruise

Day 4 - Amsterdam

Enjoy another free day in Amsterdam. Or, join an optional excursion to The Hague (European seat of the United Nations) and Delft, along with a visit to a flower market.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Delft & The Hague Your first stop on this excursion is to visit the world famous flower market at Aalsmeer for a close-up look at one of Holland’s best-known national exports: its brilliantly hued tulips. Continue to Delft, a charming town of canals, cobbled alleyways and medieval architecture. Your final destination is The Hague, seat of the Dutch Parliament and home to Queen Beatrix. Here, a local guide shows you the Peace Palace and the International Court of Justice. You’ll also have the chance to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, whose collection includes masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, including paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Steen and Frans Hals.

Day 5 - Amsterdam

You’ll have a full day to take in the sights of Amsterdam on your own. This evening, celebrate your last night in the city with on our optional Canal Cruise & Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$115 USD

Canal Cruise & Dinner Travel along the canals of Amsterdam on a low-slung house boat, enjoying the view of row houses lit up for the night. Your cruise will take you through the center of the city as you enjoy dinner by lantern light.

Day 6 - Amsterdam

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)