Amsterdam for New Year | 2025/2026
Amsterdam for New Year | 2025/2026
$915
Amsterdam for New Year | 2025/2026
4 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Amsterdam, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WANYA20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Celebrate the New Year in style with an unforgettable journey from London to Amsterdam. This tour takes you through the stunning White Cliffs of Dover and the charming port town of Calais, with a scenic drive through Belgium. In Amsterdam, enjoy a vibrant New Year's Eve with nightclub entry and drinks included. Discover the city's cultural gems, including the STRAAT Museum, and experience traditional Dutch craftsmanship at a clog maker and cheese farm in Edam. Savor a delightful Dutch dinner and unwind with a canal cruise, sipping drinks as you admire the illuminated cityscape. Accommodation at the comfortable Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside ensures a relaxing stay. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and festive celebrations, making it an ideal way to ring in the New Year.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Today we’ll meet in the heart of London, throwing high fives to each other in recognition of the epic decision we all made to kick off the new year in Amsterdam. Let’s do this! Shortly before jumping on our ferry for France, we’ll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover, that owe their colour to a composition of chalk. Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching ... Amsterdam! Home of good times and cuteness galore. Fun fact: the city has 1539 bridges, 165 canals, and 2500 house boats. Yes, you read that right, and it's all here for you to explore. After dinner, opt to take the A'DAM lookout swing, an incredible observation deck with unrivalled panoramas of the twinkling lights of Amsterdam below. Later, the night is yours to start getting familiar with the scene that will ring in your best night of the year - we're calling it early!
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
NYE in NL? Free day in A'dam? Time to dig out your bucket list and tick it all of this morning. Afterwards, we’ll hit the town to bring the New Year home in style – with free club entry.
Day 3: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Exploring, eating, chilling – that’s what’s in store for us today. You'll have a free morning to check out Amsterdam’s famous STRAAT Museum (or just do some shopping/chilling if you prefer.) Then, we'll head off to the countryside for a taste of tradition (and cheese.) We’ll visit a local clog and cheesemaker's house to learn how two of the country's most famous symbols are made. Later tonight, we'll have the opportunity to indulge in a traditional Dutch dinner. Followed by treating ourselves to drinks as we cruise through the canals, as we see the city illuminated by night.
Day 4: Amsterdam To London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pack your bags and get ready for a nice long nap, or a lot of reminiscing with the squad and a chat about a reunion tour for next year on our ride back to London. Amsterdam NYE friends, we salute you! You rang in the new year in ultimate wanderlusting spirit by kicking it in Amsterdam. Carry on adventuring your way through the next 12 months and you can’t go wrong.
What's Included
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Meals
1 Dinner (D) and 3 Breakfasts (B) are included.
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Sightseeing
See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover.
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Nightclub Entry
Grab entry to a nightclub on New Year's Eve including some drinks.
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Cultural Experience
Visit a clog maker and a cheese farm in Edam.
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Accommodation
Stay at Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar).
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Transport
Travel from London to Amsterdam via ferry, passing through the scenic White Cliffs of Dover and the port town of Calais, with additional travel through Belgium.
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Museum Visit
Explore Amsterdam's famous STRAAT Museum.
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Traditional Dinner
Indulge in a traditional Dutch dinner.
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Canal Cruise
Enjoy drinks while cruising through Amsterdam's illuminated canals.
What's Not Included
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Transport
Transport to and from the starting location in London is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping and additional meals are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the A'DAM lookout swing are not included.
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Amsterdam: Grab entry to a nightclub on NYE including some drinks.
- Edam: Visit a clog maker and a cheese farm. It may be a cliché, but it’s so much fun we’re not even slightly apologetic.
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside or a similar hotel, which offers comfortable and modern amenities for a relaxing stay in Amsterdam.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 1 dinner and 3 breakfasts.
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Is transportation to the starting location in London included?
No, transport to and from the starting location in London is not included in the tour package.
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What activities are planned for New Year's Eve in Amsterdam?
On New Year's Eve, the tour includes free entry to a nightclub in Amsterdam, where you can enjoy some drinks and celebrate the New Year in style.
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Will there be any cultural experiences during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a clog maker and a cheese farm in Edam, where you can learn about these traditional Dutch crafts.
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What can I expect from the canal cruise in Amsterdam?
During the canal cruise in Amsterdam, you can enjoy drinks while cruising through the city's illuminated canals, offering a unique view of the city at night.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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