Amsterdam & Festival Of Light Cruise

Itinerary

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

Every festive season the canal-side city of Amsterdam is illuminated by fascinating light sculptures, projections and installations created by artists, designers and architects from all over the world for Amsterdam’s Light Festival. The beautiful buildings, historic cobbled streets and picturesque network of canals are transformed into a dazzling spectacle of colour, with each year taking on a new and exciting theme. During this weekend away we admire the unique display on a scenic canal cruise and have time to explore the Netherland’s vibrant capital.

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

We catch the ferry to Calais and continue on to the hotel, stopping en-route for an evening meal (not included).

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

We visit Amsterdam, the city of canals, bridges, bicycles and cafés with free time to explore this wonderful city. Next, we take to the water for a scenic canal cruise which takes in a selection of spectacular illuminated artworks from Amsterdam’s Light Festival. There is then time to find somewhere for dinner at one of the many restaurants in Amsterdam (not included) before we return to our hotel.

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

Our first stop is the fishing village of Volendam, with its harbour and traditional Dutch costumes often featured on postcards. Afterwards we return to Amsterdam to spend some time at leisure and find a restaurant for an early dinner (not included) before boarding the coach back to our hotel.

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

We check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 3 nights at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 ratings) in the Netherlands with breakfast
• Excursions to Volendam & Amsterdam 
• Light Festival canal cruise in Amsterdam

Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise

• 3 nights at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 ratings) in the Netherlands with breakfast
• Excursions to Volendam & Amsterdam 
• Light Festival canal cruise in Amsterdam

Accommodation

Selected Hotel JG3 | JG4

We’ll stay at a comfortable hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) within approximately one hour’s drive of central Amsterdam, such as NH Zoetermeer or the Grand Hotel Amstelveen. All rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.