Day 3
Visit to Volendam, free time in Amsterdam and optional Amsterdam Light Festival cruise - After breakfast, you’ll visit the nearby fishing town of Volendam, renowned for its harbour and traditional colourful Dutch houses. You can stroll around the port area with its lively seafood shops and restaurants, see the authentic wooden shoe workshops, and visit the Volendam Museum, showcasing the town’s history.
The coach will then return to Amsterdam, and you can choose to get off and spend some time in the city or head back to the hotel.
You can also opt to join a memorable canal cruise through Amsterdam’s glittering Light Festival. Step aboard your specialist cruiser, which features floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof to provide unobstructed views of the floating installations, before setting off along the city’s winding waterways. Along the way, you’ll witness 20 fascinating works of art lining the canal in the company of a knowledgeable local guide, who’ll explain the history, traditions and meaning behind this extraordinary spectacle.
In the early evening, return to your hotel.
Day 4
Fly back to the UK - Following breakfast, you’ll head to the airport to board your flight home, taking with you a host of memories of a very special break and André Rieu's unforgettable New Year's concert.