Flights to Amsterdam

Amsterdam Canals: One of the world's watery cities Amsterdam is home to more than 160 canals that cover 100km. The canals play an important role in maritime traffic but are also a great source of income thanks to the tourists that flock to the city each year. The canals were built during the 17th century and are now one of the reasons Amsterdam is famous throughout the world. The Canals were placed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2011 for their historical importance. The oldest and most picturesque canal in the city is situated in the Red-Light district, the part of the city famous for hedonism and interesting history. The most important canal in Amsterdam was in the 17th century an area where the most influential people lived, Herengracht Canal or known as the Gentlemen's Canal is still a very affluent area and is the residence of the Mayor of Amsterdam. Keizersgracht (Emperor's canal) was named after the emperor Maximillian of Austria. It’s the widest and one of three main canals in the city. Residents of the area like to utilise the canal system as a way to transport themselves around the city. The sheer joy of wandering the city and meandering the cobbled streets and canal bridges cannot be duplicated, an easy way to see as much of the city and canals as possible throughout your visit is to hire a bike.

Bike Tour: A bike ride around Amsterdam is one of the nicest and most exciting ways to see the city and one of the most popular in the drier months. It's best if you book an organised tour with a guide who will show you around the best places to visit. There are many quaint waterways and cobbled streets to wind your way around. Amsterdam is full of rich history and culture and one of the most charming cities you can visit.

Candlelit Cruise: Enjoy an evening candlelit Cruise through Amsterdam. The city is known as the Venice of the north thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage site canals. Sail past some of the city's iconic attractions such as the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk. Enjoy the illuminated lights, the silhouettes of churches, canal bridges and merchant houses. As you cruise the canal learn about the city's history whilst you soak up the city's atmosphere. A midnight cruise is a must to add to your Amsterdam to do list.

Bitterballen: You will find on all pub snack menus is the Dutch version of meatballs made by making a thick stew with meat left to thicken and set in the fridge then breaded and fried very popular when having an evening out with friends.

Snert: Great for those chillier days the famous Dutch version of Pea soup Snert is widely consumed in the Netherlands and can be found in most Street Vendors throughout Amsterdam.

Stoopwafel: Be sure to try Stoopwafel when you stop for coffee, a Dutch sweet surprise made of two thin layers of baked dough joined together by a caramel filling. It tastes absolutely divine and the best way to eat it is by putting it on the top of a hot cup of coffee until it becomes soft and then simply enjoy.

Anne Frank's House: Amsterdam is home to Anne Frank's House a fascinating place showing the preserved secret annexe at the back of a warehouse where she wrote her diaries and hid from the Nazi's from 1942 to 1944 before her and her family were captured. Anne Frank was a German Jewish Teenager who started to write in her diary in 1942 generally as letters to imaginary friends and wrote of her experiences during the time they were in hiding, the family and others who were hiding with them were betrayed and sent to concentration camps where only her father survived. The diary was first seen in 1947 and once published became the world's most famous account of life during the Holocaust.

Rijksmuseum: A fantastic museum showing the best of Dutch art. Full of historical artefacts on a journey of 800 years through Dutch history. Exhibiting The Night Watch by Rembrandt and The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer and over 8000 other pieces. A trip to the museums is like an adventure through time.

Vincent Van Gogh museum: The world's famous painter Vincent Van Gogh's largest collection is housed in the Vincent Van Gogh museum that opened Amsterdam in 1973. The museum holds 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters. The museum also has contemporary pieces and influences from the likes of Rodin, Monet, Signac, Toulouse-Lautrec, Manet and Gaugin. Also on display are the most stunning paintings, Sunflowers. The museum is so popular it has over 2 million visitors a year. If you don’t get a chance to visit you will truly miss out there is nothing more mesmerising then spending an afternoon with one of the greatest painters of all times the word magnificent comes to mind!

Zuid Kennemerland National Park: A short 40-minute drive out of Amsterdam will take you to the Zuid Kennemerland National Park famous for its wild dunes that offer amazing outdoor activities for those who prefer something a little bit more adventurous such as horse riding, hiking and cycling. The dunes and park landscapes are absolutely breathtaking with magnificent views of the North Sea coast. The National park is home to 40% of all plants and animals in the Netherlands so a real treat that will see you on the lookout for flora and fauna and animals such as foxes, squirrels or a Highland Cow! Perfect for a day of breath-taking beauty and exhilarating activities.

Amsterdam is the heart and soul of the party and is ready to entertain every night of the week. No matter what you're into Amsterdam will have something to offer you. Within the city centre there are two main areas of Nightlife: the Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. Leidseplein is home to music centres that offer a variety of events for all ages. Beautiful small theatres, cinemas and a casino's and artistic cafes are also available for those wanting a low-key night out. Rembrantplein a busy square full of clubs and cafes offers a great atmosphere and a chance to immerse yourself in the city's nightlife scene. The Nes a small street attracts a lot of academics who prefer coffee and conversation rather than a bar or nightclub. Behind Dam square is the famous Red-Light District, a bustling area where hordes of tourists like to wander and look in the windows with girls in them. The area is always busy with the restaurants and cafes dotted around the area.