Are you ready for the ULTIMATE AMSTERDAM getaway? We will be a fun group of girls having the best time of our lives in the "Venice of the North", better known as Amsterdam! We will visit the famous sights along the canals, taste all the local foods, and experience all that the city has to offer! For each day of our itinerary, I have organized some exciting attractions and activities. Most of our days are slow-paced with plenty of free time to go off the beaten path or shop for souvenirs etc. – suggestions are welcome! Then we have two days jam-packed with activities and excursions. I'm planning to book all our activities in advance to ensure we get the very best deals and make this spectacular trip affordable for everyone. 🏨 We will stay in a mixed dorm room at a trendy hostel in the heart of the city, within walking distance of all the major sights, shops, and attractions. It would be great to find 5 ladies to share the unforgettable experience with. About me: I’m Tegan, an 32 -year old avid traveler from South Africa. I’ve organized countless trips having worked in travel! I’ve not only lived in the Netherlands as a child but have been back for holiday as an adult. I would love to take you around to rediscover some of my favorite attractions and experience some new ones together with you! 💜 What's included? -Accommodation (mixed dorm room in a trendy hostel) -Trip planning & packing list -Buffer (for any unexpected costs) 💰 Additional costs: -Airport transfers -City Transport (As our hostel is centrally located, we will be walking mostly to get around) -Meals -Activities & excursions; I would suggest we all purchase a 2-day city pass that gives us access to the following attractions: Canal Cruise, Heineken Experience, The BonTon, Volendam, Edam & Zaanse Schans Windmills Excursion, A’DAM LOOKOUT (See Day 3 & 4 of the itinerary) We will then purchase tickets for Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, the Red Light District Party Pub Crawl & Anne Frank House. *We’ll make use of the app ‘Splitwise’ to keep track and repay any shared expenses on the trip amongst ourselves. For more info, read the descriptions below and text me. See you soon😉
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Trip Itinerary
1
Leidseplein
Day 1-2
This is the ultimate girls’ trip to the exciting city of Amsterdam with its beautiful canals, unique architecture, and vibrant nightlife! We will explore all that the city has to offer and leave no stone unturned. It’s going to be fantastic! For starters, we will meet up at our trendy hostel located in the heart of the city. We will enjoy a welcome drink together as we get acquainted and unpack. We will then freshen up and head out to explore the neighborhood on foot before enjoying some traditional Dutch pancakes (poffertjes) at one of the many famous pancake houses. We will make a pit stop at the famous Tony’s Chocolonely to taste all their crazy flavors, before heading down to Leidseplein, one of the most famous and busiest squares of Amsterdam with its many pubs, bars, entertainment and shopping. We will pick a spot to enjoy dinner and celebrate our first night together in Amsterdam!
2
Dam Square
Day 2-3
Get your camera ready, because this morning we are heading down to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Dam Square to rub shoulders with the rich and famous! Afterwards we will explore the town square where you can observe the Royal Palace and shop at 'De Bijenkorf' ("The Beehive"), one of the Netherlands' premier department stores or at the many souvenir shops that line the Damrak. Then for the foodies at heart, we will head down to the Albert Cuypmarkt, the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, a favourite of locals and tourist alike. Here you can taste all the typical Dutch street food such as bitterballen, stroopwafels, patatje oorlog and kroketten...my mouth is watering already😜 The rest of the day is spent sightseeing and for leisure. We can decide what we would like to do for the remainder of the day and find a nice spot for dinner and drinks in the evening.
3
Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum
Day 3-4
What better way to experience the city that is built on water, than from the water? We will start off our day with a spectacular canal cruise, floating past Amsterdam's top-rated sights. Upon our return we will take a tour through the home of Heineken and enjoy a tasting session. Don't miss the chance to learn all about the beer that was born in Amsterdam and get a taste of the freshly-brewed tipple. The rest of the day will be at leisure before returning to our hostel to get ready for a night on the town. We will start off with a guided tour of Amsterdam’s best-kept secret at The BonTon. Situated in the infamous Red Light District, it has established itself as the no.1 exclusive strip club and historic sex work house in Amsterdam. Here we will learn all about the history of the building and sex work and its development through the ages. We will spend the rest of the night discovering the Red Light District by joining an exciting pub crawl where we will visit 4 bars and a nightclub and enjoy free shots and drink specials on a fun-filled night out. This will be an unforgettable night😉
4
Zaanse Schans
Day 4-5
Today we will escape the hustle and bustle of the city and go on a half-day guided bus tour of the Dutch countryside. We will start off by visiting the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, home to several still-functioning windmills. We will watch a live demonstration of a traditional clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands before enjoying some free time exploring the village and visiting a windmill. We will continue to the beautiful village of Edam where you will have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and of course to taste some real Edammer cheese from a nearby cheese farm🧀 Finally, the tour will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam, where we will explore its traditional buildings, learn about local culture and historic Dutch costumes. We will return to Amsterdam and go back to our hostel to relax and unwind. We will then get ready and head out again to catch the ferry to Amsterdam Noord where we will take pictures at the iconic IAMSTERDAM sign before heading to A’DAM LOOKOUT 360 sky deck to have and early dinner and drinks with a spectacular view of the city. ‼️ Now for the thrill seekers, I dare you to go on Europe’s highest swing dangling 100m above the ground over the edge of the tower ‼️
5
Negen Straatjes
Day 5-6
After the last two jam-packed days, you will have today to spend at leisure. Go off the beaten path and explore by yourself, rent a bike or discover some museums. Alternatively, you can join me for a fabulous day of shopping at my favorite destination known as Negen Straatjes, home to a great number of vintage stores, alternative fashion, and specialized theme stores🛍️ Along its cobbled avenues you will find an eclectic mix of independent shops, galleries and hidden bars and restaurants. For those more daring, why not join me at The Bulldog, famous for being the very first coffee shop and learn about its history and discover some of the hiding places for cannabis during the early years. Even if you are not into the high-life, there are many other things to order during your visit. Then for dinner, let's all head to the Food Hallen where you can taste all the good food the city has to offer under one roof. With a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world, you can find something for everyone.
6
Anne Frank House
Day 6-7
Today we remember the story of Anne Frank, who wrote a diary of her family's two years in hiding from the Nazi’s during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. A visit to the Anne Frank House is a must if you are in Amsterdam. After our visit, we will make our way down to the Anne Frank monument. For the adventurer in you, I have planned a relaxed little scavenger hunt to take us across the city to explore some hidden gems off the beaten track. Let’s have some fun and try some new spots for lunch and dinner today😊 What do you say?
7
Vondelpark
Day 7-8
Time flies when you are having fun! Today marks our last day together in Amsterdam. Let's make the most of it with a lovely picnic brunch at Vondelpark, the largest park in the city. Have any last minute shopping you would like to do? Why not try the Waterlooplein Market, the oldest flea market in Amsterdam. Today we will spend time at leisure for souvenir shopping or returning to some of our favorite spots for a last visit! This evening we have our farewell dinner, our last chance to have fun together!
8
Central Station
Day 8
Where has the time gone? We'll grab a quick breakfast and coffee at our hostel before check-out. Time to say good bye to the new friends you have made! If you need any help getting back to Central Station, I will be on hand to assist you. From here we all go our separate ways until next time👋
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hostel
8 days trip
Leidseplein, Dam Square & 6 more
Transportation
Trekking, Car
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