Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival in Amsterdam
- 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 dayβs experiences.
Day 02 :
Day 2: Art and History Exploration
- Morning
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM: Visit Rijksmuseum (2.5 hours) β explore masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
- Afternoon
- 11:30 AM: Lunch at the museum cafΓ©.
- 12:30 PM: Visit Van Gogh Museum (2 hours) β 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., CafΓ© Loetje).
- 08:30 PM: Evening at leisure for students to explore nearby neighborhoods.
Day 03 :
Canal Tours and Local Culture
- Morning
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM: Canal Boat Tour (1.5 hours) β experience Amsterdam's canals and learn about their history.
- Afternoon
- 10:30 AM: Visit The Rembrandt House Museum (1.5 hours) β explore the former home and studio of the artist.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a nearby cafΓ© (e.g., Broads & Butter).
- Afternoon Continued
- 01:30 PM: Visit Jewish Historical Museum (2 hours) β 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).
Day 04 :
Day Trip to Haarlem
- 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) β learn about the Golden Age of Dutch painting.
- 10:30 AM: Visit the Teylers Museum (1 hour) β the oldest museum in the Netherlands.
- 11:30 AM: Lunch at a local cafΓ© (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.
Day 05 :
WWII History and Local Experiences
- Morning
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM: Visit the Dutch Resistance Museum (1.5 hours) β learn about the resistance during WWII.
- Afternoon
- 10:30 AM: Visit Hortus Botanicus (1 hour) β one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.
- 11:30 AM: Lunch at the garden cafΓ©.
- Afternoon Continued
- 01:00 PM: Participate in a Dutch cooking class (2 hours) β 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., CafΓ© van Zuylen).
- 07:30 PM: Evening stroll through Vondelpark.
Day 06 :
Market Day and Amsterdam Culture
- Morning
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM: Visit Albert Cuyp Market (2 hours) β 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 cafΓ© (e.g., Vleminckx).
- Afternoon Continued
- 02:00 PM: Visit A'DAM Lookout (2 hours) β 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).
Day 07 :
Departure
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 cafΓ©.
- 01:30 PM: Transfer to the airport for departure.
Evening
- 05:00 PM: Flight back to Switzerland.
- 08:00 PM: Arrival back in Switzerland.