Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise
4th December 2026 - £479 Per Person
Single Supplement From £180
Prices based on 2 adults sharing
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Every winter, Amsterdam comes alive with the magic of light. For the annual Festival of Light, the city’s iconic canals, historic buildings and cobbled streets are transformed by stunning light sculptures, projections and installations created by talented artists from around the world. Each year brings a fresh theme, offering a new way to experience this enchanting city. During this festive weekend, we enjoy a scenic canal cruise to admire the dazzling illuminated artworks, while also discovering Amsterdam’s vibrant atmosphere, charming streets and bustling cafés. Beyond the city, we explore the picture-perfect Dutch countryside, visiting traditional fishing villages, iconic cheese farms and historic towns, making this a truly memorable journey through the Netherlands.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: We catch the ferry to Calais and continue on to the hotel.
Day 2 Amsterdam & Festival of Light Cruise: We visit Amsterdam, the city of canals, bridges, bicycles and cafés, with free time to explore this wonderful city. Culture lovers may like to visit one of the world-famous museums, such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum (at your own expense), while those interested in history might choose to visit Anne Frank’s House. Alternatively, you may wish to wander through the charming independent boutiques of the ‘Nine Streets’ district, or simply soak up the atmosphere in one of the city’s many cafés.
Next, we take to the water for a scenic canal cruise which takes in a selection of spectacular illuminated artworks from Amsterdam’s Light Festival. There is then time to find somewhere for dinner at one of the many restaurants in Amsterdam (at your leisure) before we return to our hotel.
Day 3 Volendam & Leiden (Or Utrecht): This morning, we step into the world of traditional Dutch life at the Irene Hoeve Cheese Farm & Clog Factory, where we see how cheese is made and watch clogs being crafted by hand. We then visit the picture-perfect fishing village of Volendam, with its colourful harbour, charming streets, and postcard-ready views, allowing time to wander, browse for souvenirs, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
In the afternoon, we visit either Leiden or Utrecht*. Leiden is the Netherlands’ oldest university city and the birthplace of Rembrandt, known for its canals and historic centre. Utrecht offers a beautiful medieval heart, crowned by the Dom Tower and its distinctive two-tiered canals lined with waterside cafés. Whichever we visit, there’s free time to explore and perhaps enjoy an early dinner before returning to the hotel.
Please note: guests staying at NH Noordwijk will visit Leiden, while guests staying at Fletcher De Klepperman will visit Utrecht.
Day 4 Journey Home: We check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.
Highlights:
- Return coach travel & ferry crossings
- 3 nights at the NH Noordwijk Conference Centre, Leeuwenhorst (JG4 rating) or the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Klepperman, Hoevelaken) (JG4 rating) in the Netherlands with breakfast
- Excursions to Amsterdam, Volendam & Leiden (or Utrecht, depending on hotel)
- Light Festival canal cruise in Amsterdam
Your Hotel
We’ll stay at a comfortable hotel (JG4 rating) within approximately one hour’s drive of central Amsterdam, either the NH Noordwijk Conference Centre, Leeuwenhorst or the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Klepperman, Hoevelaken. Both hotels are en-suite with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Terms and Conditions
Pricing
From prices shown are per person based on 2 sharing unless stated otherwise and include all components listed. Where applicable, prices include any advertised discounts. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing confirmed at quotation stage.
Local Fees
Local taxes or fees may be payable at certain destinations on this holiday. These are imposed by local governments and are typically paid in local currency directly to the accommodation or service provider. Full details of any applicable fees will be provided at quotation stage.
This Holiday is operated by JustGo Holidays.