Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Dutch
Time Zone: GMT +2
Port location: ½ ml from the Central Station.
Transport: Taxis, buses and trams stop outside the cruise terminal.
Description: A favourite amongst British travellers, where narrow, cobbled streets fringe a labyrinth of canals throughout the city. Life is generally relaxed and visitors are made particularly welcome by the Dutch people.
Sightseeing and excursions: City tours including the diamond factory, a canal trip, a glance at the Red Light district; Anne Frank’s House; Rijksmuseum, Dam Palace and the Van Gogh Museum; bulbfields at Keukenhof; full-day trips to the fishing villages of Marken and Volendam; Gouda cheese factory.
Beaches: At Zandvoort, 40 mins by train.
Shopping: Delft pottery, diamonds, silverware, costume dolls, cigars and chocolate.
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