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1. Bikes - Amsterdam

   Anywhere and every where you go in Amsterdam you will see people riding their bikes. The Dutch countryside is as flat as a pancake and is prefect for getting around easily on two wheels and the city is no different. You can hire a bike for yourself in the city or many tours visiting Amsterdam for two nights or more during summer include a bike ride through the Dutch countryside. You can... more »

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2. Amsterdam bike ride

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Some summer tours saying Amsterdam for two nights or more have the opportunity to take a relaxing bike ride thought the beautiful village of Edam, just north of the city. Lasting anywhere between half an hour to forty five minutes, it is a lot of fun and nowhere near as hard core as mountain biking in Austria. It’s an easy ride a... more »

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3. cheese and clog farm

   The cheese and clog farm is just to the north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Tour Manager Opinions “Relaxed and fun, clients have a great time sampling cheese and liqueur, trying on clogs, it’s a great intro into their time in Amsterdam. Usually we visit on arrival in Amsterdam before going to the hotel and you get to learn about the history of some common things in the Netherlands.” - Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe

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4. Canals and Bridges - Venice

   For hundreds of years, travelers throughout Europe have been drawn to Venice by the beauty and romance that is created by the unique nature of this Northern Italian city. The waterways are the lifeblood of the city and the most well known canal in Venice is the Grand Canal – known by the locals as ‘the most beautiful street in the world’. The Canal is the... more »

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5. Amsterdam

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Amsterdam, (or the ‘Dammage as many Contiki veterans like to call it) is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. Surrounded by rings of man made canals, bridges and beautiful buildings it is a city abounding with almost surreal fantasy-like beauty. The liberal, laid back culture of the Dutch also adds a great deal to the appeal and vibe of ... more »

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6. Anne Frank House

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, is easily one of the most visited, as well as one of the most worthwhile and famous sites in the city. ‘The Diary of A Young Girl’ by Anne Frank, is one of the most widely published and read books in the world and has been transformed into stage shows and a movie. The book is the published di... more »

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7. Evening Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

   by – Dave Neil, Tour Manager, Europe One of the best things I love taking my groups on is the Canal Cruise along the Canals in Amsterdam. Getting to see the groups reaction to all the amazing buildings lit up at night is why I do the job, and a few drinks along the way always helps… by – Ross McLean, Tour Manager, Europe One and half ... more »

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