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$539.00
Prices in US Dollars
Everyone knows the Dutch love to party but many still don't realise to what extent the city of Amsterdam comes alive with the celebration of Queen's Day. Up to one million people flock to the city to party with the locals for what is fast becoming the world's largest street party! Orange is a must. One of our favourite cities and our favourite colour. We love Queen's Day!
What's included
- Your fantastic Busabout Guide
- Return coach and ferry from London to Amsterdam
- 3 nights accommodation 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Orange party pack (t-shirt, face paint etc...)
- Orientation tour of Amsterdam
- Town and country bike tour
Highlights
- Welcome night party
- Party on the streets with the Dutch in a sea of orange
- Orientation tour of Amsterdam
- Town and country bike tour
- Central Amsterdam accommodation
Free time
- Taste Heineken from the tap in its true home
- Sample the delights of the Dam at your own pace
- Check out some of the best clubs in Europe
- Wander the Red Light District
Day 1: 28 April
Kick back and relax on the way to Amsterdam over the English Channel and get to know the people who will be next to you for the biggest street party in the world! After a drive through France and Belgium, we arrive in Amsterdam early evening. We meet at the hostel bar for a few sociable drinks before heading into town for an orientation night walk and try some local cuisine before finishing with an optional pub crawl to discover the delights of the 'The Dam'.
Day 2: 29 April
Today is the warm-up for Queens Day but with any excuse for a party, the Dutchies can't quite wait for the big day and historically Queen's Night (the night before) can be just as crazy, so brace yourself to party like the Dutch do! Today is a good chance to check out some of the big sites in town before the party gets started – a visit to the Heineken Experience to learn about (and try!) the famous Dutch Nectar, or a glimpse at Van Gogh's works at his nearby muse, or a visit to the infamous Der Wallen Red Light district to see the city's alternative side maybe? Join your group for an exciting bike tour out to a traditional cheese and clog making factory in the countryside riding down the banks of the river Amstel. Tonight, your Guide will lead you out to start the night's parties.
Day 3: 30 April. Queens Day!
The day we've all been waiting for! We don't want to miss a second of this crazy Dutch tradition. From the early morning the city is literally flooded in a sea of orange as the streets erupt in a celebration of the birthday of Queen Beatrix. Queens Day originally was the celebration of the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962), on August 31. But after 1948 Koninginnedag (Queens Day) moved to April 30 (the birthday of Queen Juliana). When the current Queen Beatrix (whose birthday is in January) succeeded Juliana in 1980, she decided to keep the holiday on April 30th as a tribute to her mother, AND, more importantly, because the weather in April is much nicer than in January!
With live free stages on every square in the city and special events in every bar, canal boat and club, the city is one giant orange party, and what's more, the Dutch let down all their trading laws for a day too so the city becomes a giant street market where you can buy ANYTHING at really cheap prices. Awesome.
Day 4: 1 May
We will say a tearful goodbye to Amsterdam and the Netherlands and head back on our coach to London via the ferry. Our coach is equipped with screens and a multi-channel audio system so there is plenty to keep you entertained on the way home. For those travelling on Busabout's hop on – hop off network, get on our coach that leaves Amsterdam for Berlin?