Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening to all our readers, wherever you are in the world! My husband and I are passionate about cruises and have enjoyed eight wonderful voyages over the past few years. We are thrilled to announce that our next adventure is just around the corner in February, when we will explore a beautiful area of Northern Europe.
In anticipation of our upcoming cruise, I have decided to create a series of blog posts showcasing the unique charm of each port we will be visiting. From must-see attractions and hidden gems to the best places to eat, join us as we embark on this exciting journey together.
The Itinerary:
Day 1: Embark Southampton
Day 2: Sea Day
Day 3: Hamburg
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Rotterdam
Day 6: Rotterdam
Day 7: Bruges
Day 8: Disembark Southampton
Amsterdam, Things To Do & Places To Eat:
Heineken Brewery Experience: Interactive tour through a former brewery.
Johan Cruyff Arena: Visit the home of Ajax football club, includes museum & shop.
Rijksmuseum: 19th century building hosting Dutch masterpieces & European art.
Residence Flower Market: Dependant on the time of the year.
ARTIS: 19th Century zoo, just outside the centre of Amsterdam.
Royal Palace Amsterdam: Grand residence for royal receptions, open to the public.
Anne Frank House: Museum house where Anne Frank hid, book well in advance.
National Maritime Museum: Interactive museum in former storehouse.
NEMO Science Museum: Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows.
Boat Trip on the Canals: Catch a boat ride through the many canals of Amsterdam.
Tony’s Chocolonely Superstore: Fan of their chocolate? Make your own custom bar, buy souvenirs and watch them craft chocolate.
Red Light Secrets Museum: Quirky museum offering insights into Amsterdams sex-work industry.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam: Museum chain for lifelike waxwork models.
Oude Kerk Amsterdam: 14th century church.
Magna Plaza: Shopping mall in neo-gothic building since 1992.
Want a Ready-Made Hamburg Itinerary?
Did you check out one of our previous port guide for Hamburg? If you liked the sounds of some of the ideas from that post, then why not head over to my new Etsy store, where I have a selection of guides available. Currently on offer at £4.79, you can purchase one for Toronto, Copenhagen or Hamburg, as well as order a custom one to be made for any town, city or country you plan on visiting.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our blog post. Have you visited Amsterdam? Do you have any recommendations for Amsterdam? If so, drop us a comment down below, and we’ll make sure to add it to our ever growing list!
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