Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Morning

  • 08:00 AM: Departure from Switzerland by chartered bus/plane.
  • 11:00 AM: Arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
  • 11:30 AM: Transfer to accommodation (hostel or hotel).

• Afternoon

  • 01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant (e.g., The Pancake Bakery).
  • 02:30 PM: Orientation walk around the hotel area to familiarize students with the city. Visit Dam Square.

• Evening

  • 05:00 PM: Visit Anne Frank House (1.5 hours) to learn about Anne Frank's life during WWII.
  • 06:30 PM: Dinner at a nearby restaurant (e.g., De Silveren Spiegel).
  • 08:00 PM: Group reflection on the day’s experiences.

• Morning

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 AM: Visit Rijksmuseum (2.5 hours) – explore masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

• Afternoon

  • 11:30 AM: Lunch at the museum café.
  • 12:30 PM: Visit Van Gogh Museum (2 hours) – learn about the life and works of Vincent van Gogh.

• Evening

  • 02:30 PM: Free time for students to explore the Museumplein area.
  • 05:00 PM: Return to hotel to relax.
  • 07:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant (e.g., Café Loetje).
  • 08:30 PM: Evening at leisure for students to explore nearby neighborhoods.

• Morning

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 AM: Canal Boat Tour (1.5 hours) – experience Amsterdam's canals and learn about their history.

• Afternoon

  • 10:30 AM: Visit The Rembrandt House Museum (1.5 hours) – explore the former home and studio of the artist.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch at a nearby café (e.g., Broads & Butter).

• Afternoon Continued

  • 01:30 PM: Visit Jewish Historical Museum (2 hours) – explore the history of Jewish communities in the Netherlands.

• Evening

  • 03:30 PM: Return to hotel to rest.
  • 05:30 PM: Dinner at a traditional Dutch restaurant (e.g., Moeders).
  • 07:30 PM: Attend a performance at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet (if available).

• Morning

  • 07:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 08:30 AM: Depart for a day trip to Haarlem (30-minute train ride).

• Afternoon

  • 09:00 AM: Guided tour of Frans Hals Museum (1.5 hours) – learn about the Golden Age of Dutch painting.
  • 10:30 AM: Visit the Teylers Museum (1 hour) – the oldest museum in the Netherlands.
  • 11:30 AM: Lunch at a local café (e.g., Jopenkerk).

• Afternoon Continued

  • 01:00 PM: Visit Haarlem's historic city center and St. Bavo's Church (1.5 hours).
  • 03:00 PM: Free time for students to explore local shops or relax in the Haarlem city park.

• Evening

  • 05:00 PM: Return to Amsterdam by train.
  • 06:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant (e.g., Hummus Bistro d&a).
  • 08:00 PM: Free evening for students.

• Morning

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 AM: Visit the Dutch Resistance Museum (1.5 hours) – learn about the resistance during WWII.

• Afternoon

  • 10:30 AM: Visit Hortus Botanicus (1 hour) – one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.
  • 11:30 AM: Lunch at the garden café.

• Afternoon Continued

  • 01:00 PM: Participate in a Dutch cooking class (2 hours) – learn to make traditional Dutch dishes.

• Evening

  • 03:00 PM: Return to hotel to rest.
  • 05:30 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant (e.g., Café van Zuylen).
  • 07:30 PM: Evening stroll through Vondelpark.

• Morning

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 AM: Visit Albert Cuyp Market (2 hours) – explore one of the largest street markets in the Netherlands.

• Afternoon

  • 11:00 AM: Free time for students to shop and try local snacks (e.g., stroopwafels).
  • 12:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby café (e.g., Vleminckx).

• Afternoon Continued

  • 02:00 PM: Visit A'DAM Lookout (2 hours) – panoramic views of the city and a chance to try the swing.

• Evening

  • 04:00 PM: Return to hotel to relax.
  • 06:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant (e.g., Restaurant Blauw).
  • 08:00 PM: Free evening or optional night tour of the Red Light District (with supervision).

Morning

• 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
• 09:00 AM: Last-minute shopping or visit a local market (e.g., Flower Market).

Afternoon

• 12:00 PM: Lunch at a nearby café.
• 01:30 PM: Transfer to the airport for departure.

Evening

• 05:00 PM: Flight back to Switzerland.
• 08:00 PM: Arrival back in Switzerland.