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1. Amsterdam for Easter (Tour)

   Style of Tour Concept/Budget Featuring Netherlands Staying in Amsterdam Starting in London or Amsterdam Finishing in London or Amsterdam Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are going at the Amsterdam for Easter Meeting Place More information, dates, rates, and bookings Full itinerary, optional excursions, maps, booking, departure dates and more at the Amsterdam for Easter page

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2. Amsterdam

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Amsterdam, (or the ‘Dammage as many Contiki veterans like to call it) is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. Surrounded by rings of man made canals, bridges and beautiful buildings it is a city abounding with almost surreal fantasy-like beauty. The liberal, laid back culture of the Dutch also adds a great deal to the appeal and vibe of ... more »

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3. Anne Frank House

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, is easily one of the most visited, as well as one of the most worthwhile and famous sites in the city. ‘The Diary of A Young Girl’ by Anne Frank, is one of the most widely published and read books in the world and has been transformed into stage shows and a movie. The book is the published di... more »

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4. Amsterdam bike ride

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Some summer tours saying Amsterdam for two nights or more have the opportunity to take a relaxing bike ride thought the beautiful village of Edam, just north of the city. Lasting anywhere between half an hour to forty five minutes, it is a lot of fun and nowhere near as hard core as mountain biking in Austria. It’s an easy ride a... more »

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5. Western European language basics

   There is no need to enroll in French, Italian, German and Spanish classes for your European Tour. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on how to say some of the basics (eg. hello, please, thank you) in the native tongue of each of the countries you visit. It is often not only useful, but also polite to know a few of the basics in the local language and it’s ... more »

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6. cheese and clog farm

   The cheese and clog farm is just to the north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Tour Manager Opinions “Relaxed and fun, clients have a great time sampling cheese and liqueur, trying on clogs, it’s a great intro into their time in Amsterdam. Usually we visit on arrival in Amsterdam before going to the hotel and you get to learn about the history of some common things in the Netherlands.” - Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe

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7. Red Light District - Amsterdam

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Amsterdam is famous the world over for its legendary Red light District. The city’s liberal attitude towards sex and prostitution is very similar to it’s stance on drugs – it’s tolerated, but only in designated places. The Red Light District just off the Damrak is one of those places. Fill... more »

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