Our 2008 Queens Day in Amsterdam tour has now concluded. Details of our 2009 tour options will be released later in the year so keep watching the website for the 2009 itinerary.

The below tour is just a guide based on previous years, this is subject to change.

• Queen's Day Coach / Hostel Tour

Day 1:

It all kicks off at 7.30am when you will meet at our London office where your guide, driver and bus will be waiting.  Kick back and relax on the way to Amsterdam over the English Channel and get to know the people who will be next to you for what is fast becoming the biggest street party in the world! You will arrive into Amsterdam in the early evening. Meet in the hostel bar for a few sociable drinks before heading into town on an orientation night walk finishing with an optional pub crawl to discover the delights of the 'Dam'.

Day 2:
Today is the warm-up for Queens Day so a good sleep-in is on the cards for those who are ready to party with the Dutch! The festivities will kick off at midnight and generally run all night before Queens Day officially starts at 6am on April 30th so catching up on some zzz's is bound to be a smart move. When you finally rise your Guide will lead you on an afternoon orientation walk of the city, pointing out all the famous (and infamous) sights Amsterdam is renowned for. In the afternoon there will be optional city bike tour before we get the party started at one of the many packed bars across the city. Brace yourself!

Day 3:
The day we've all been waiting for! Today we have an early start (for those who've slept) in order to make sure we don't miss a second of this crazy Dutch tradition. The madness officially starts at 6am when the city is literally flooded in a sea of orange as the streets erupt in an emphatic celebration of the birthday of Queen Beatrix. Stroll the streets, dance on canal boats, rummage through massive flea markets, party all day!

Day 4:
We will say a tearful goodbye to Amsterdam and the Netherlands and head back on our coach to London via the ferry.  Our coach is equipped with DVDs and screens and a multi-channel audio system so there is plenty to keep you entertained on the way home. Remember to stock up on cheap European delights whilst on the ferry. 

ESSENTIAL INFO

Two weeks before departure, a festival fact file filled with tips, tricks and info, will be available for you to download online, be sure to know before you go!

Keep checking the website for your full range of tours available in 2009 so you can make this the festival of a life-time!