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    On the waterways

    Stroll along the city's pretty canals

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    Monuments and sites

    Discover castles, palaces and other impressive architecture

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    In bloom

    See the impressive tulip displays between March and May

    Experience Amsterdam’s iconic canals and cultural treasures

    Row upon row of colourful houses; a network of waterways winding their way through the city; and elegant Golden Age architecture. The capital of the Netherlands really does seem to have it all, and our team of experts are ready to introduce to to a side of this city you’ll remember for a lifetime. We will arrange a trip that includes incredible, unique experiences and some of the best accommodation options.

    It’s not all about looks though, as Amsterdam is chock-a-block with world-class museums including the Rijkamuseum with more than 8,000 pieces of art. The Van Gogh museum celebrates the life and work of one of the country’s most famous artists and in case you thought the city wasn’t keeping pace, the Stedelijk museum houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.

    One of the joys of the city is simply wandering through the pretty streets and along the canals. Be sure to look up and admire the iconic gabled facades of the houses and visit the ancient churches and synagogues. Amsterdam is not short on magnificent monuments either; the picture-perfect De Haar Castle, complete with turrets, ramparts and a drawbridge, and the Royal Palace on Dam Square are just a few examples of the city’s impressive architecture.

    Navigating the city is easy thanks to the scores of bridges that criss cross the canals. Arches stretch elegantly from one side to the other and as evening falls, many of the bridges are illuminated, creating channels of glittering water. Locals can more often than not be found travelling on two wheels, so hop on a bicycle and enjoy disappearing down alleyways and discovering your own favourite spots.

    Green fingered or not, seeing the famous Dutch tulips is part and parcel of any trip to Amsterdam; they will start to flower from January with the nearby bulb fields exploding into colour from March to May.

    Speak to one of our expert travel designers to start creating your bespoke trip to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

    Highlights

    Explore Amsterdam’s lively Latin Quarter, De Pijp, a popular haunt for creatives, students and bohemian spirits, overflowing with beatnik flair

    Head to the museum quarter and visit Rijksmuseum, a national museum dedicated to arts and history, among which are masterpieces by Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer

    Take the road north to Jisp, a village built along a waterway and then travel along a dike to Spijkerboor and onward to Schermerhoorn to visit the windmill museum

    Amsterdam isn't just about iconic monuments like the Royal Palace and De Haar Castle; the true magic lies in simply wandering its glittering canals and admiring the iconic gabled facades.

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    Luxury accommodation in Amsterdam

    There are many incredible places to stay in Amsterdam. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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    Get inspired with our Amsterdam example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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