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Travel InformationAmsterdam Cruises, Netherlands
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Amsterdam City & Canal Cruise
Thanks to its huge network of canals and waterways, Amsterdam's often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’. On this tour, you’ll get to explore Holland’s answer to the City of Water in the best way possible – on a canal boat. As you set sail through the city’s waterways, your guide will fill you in on the origins of the architecture that overlooks you. Lots of the houses and buildings that line the waterfront date back to the 17th century, and their tall, narrow shapes and gable rooftops are synonymous with the city. Once your scenic cruise comes to an end, you’ll jump on a bus to explore the rest of Amsterdam on four wheels. You’ll pass the 17th-century National Maritime Museum, the Royal Zoo and the old Portuguese synagogue, which was built back in 1675. You’ll also visit Waterloo Square, with its second-hand market, and Central Station, which is one of the most photographed spots in the city.
Dutch Icons Windmills, Clogs & Cheese
You’ll get a taste of the three things Holland is known best for on this tour. The trip takes place in two picturesque villages. First of all, you’ll travel to Zaanse Schans, a pretty hamlet filled with green wooden houses, old windmills and winding streams. You’ll tour the village, taking in the tradesmen workshops and hump-backed bridges, before meeting a local artist. In a matter of minutes, he’ll show you how to craft wood into ready-to-wear clogs. Leaving Zaanse Schans behind, you’ll make your way to Edam. As you’d expect, this is where the famous creamy cheese hails from, and you’ll get to see the factories that produce the stuff, before indulging in a tasting session. Cheese aside, this place is packed with grass-lined canals, sunny squares and pavement cafés, so it’s perfect for people-watching. Just be sure to visit Grote Church before you leave – it’s well-known for its spectacular stained-glass windows.
Sparkling Amsterdam
Diamonds might not be the first things that come to mind when you think of Amsterdam, but the city actually has a huge history in the production of the sparkly stones. On this tour, you’ll learn all about them at a diamond factory – how they’re formed, mined and cut into the beautiful pieces we see in shop windows. The factory itself dates back to 1878, and it’s run by the Gassan family. When you arrive, you’ll be shown how the diamonds are produced, cut and priced. And if you fancy splashing out, you can even choose your own to buy – the staff will mount your diamond onto a jewellery piece of your choice in less than half an hour. The scenic journey to the factory's worth a mention, too. As you drive through the streets, your guide will point out sights like the Royal Zoo, the Maritime Museum and the Van Gogh Museum, where the biggest collection of the famous painter's works are kept.