Amsterdam, Canals & Masters

Amsterdam · 4 nights

Four nights in Amsterdam, with a different focus every day.

The Journey

Four nights based in Amsterdam, so you unpack once and spend each day on something different.

The days are built around Canal Belt and the Golden Age, Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh and Anne Frank House and Modern Amsterdam. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private saloon-boat evening along the canal ring. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private saloon-boat evening along the canal ring
Canal Belt and the Golden Age, Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh, Amsterdam
Anne Frank House and Modern Amsterdam

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Canal Belt and the Golden Age, Amsterdam

A morning boat through the UNESCO-listed canal ring with a guide explaining how the merchant city was built, then a canal house museum and the Jordaan on foot.

Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh, Amsterdam

Timed entry to the Rijksmuseum for the Dutch Masters, then the Van Gogh Museum across the Museumplein. Both require booking ahead in every season.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

5 days

01
Day 1 · Amsterdam
Arrival in Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol, about 30 minutes by road to the canal belt and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the Jordaan canals and cross a few bridges before dinner.
- Private transfer via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Walk the Jordaan canals and cross a few bridges before dinner
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Amsterdam
Canal Belt and the Golden Age
A morning boat through the UNESCO-listed canal ring with a guide explaining how the merchant city was built, then a canal house museum and the Jordaan on foot.
- Private canal boat
- Canal house museum visit
- Jordaan and Nine Streets
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh
Timed entry to the Rijksmuseum for the Dutch Masters, then the Van Gogh Museum across the Museumplein. Both require booking ahead in every season.
- Rijksmuseum timed entry
- Van Gogh Museum
- Vondelpark walk
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Amsterdam
Anne Frank House and Modern Amsterdam
The Anne Frank House, which releases timed tickets online only, then the eastern docklands architecture and a brown café evening.
- Anne Frank House (advance timed ticket)
- Eastern docklands architecture
- Brown café tasting of jenever
Meals:
BD
05
Day 5 · Amsterdam
Departure from Amsterdam
A last canal-side coffee before the short run to Schiphol. Private transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol in good time for your onward flight.
- A last canal-side coffee before the short run to Schiphol
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

How far ahead should we book the Anne Frank House?+

Tickets are released online only, about six weeks ahead, and sell out quickly. We book as soon as they open for your dates.

When can we see the tulips?+

Keukenhof opens from about mid-March to mid-May, with the fields in bloom from mid-April.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands?+

Yes. The Netherlands is in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is required.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.