Visit Amsterdam on a weekend ELI tour

2 days and 1 night

Group size:

20 - 25 travelers

Explore Europe with your classmates and an ELI Schools guide

You will live moments that you will remember for a lifetime!

An unforgettable itinerary that combines fun, adventure and culture. Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, packed with unique attractions and different entertainment options in what is perhaps the most liberal city in the world. A great way to enjoy an ELI weekend tour.

Your tour package includes

Roundtrip flights. ELI group meeting and departure from Dublin airport.
Amsterdam highlights walking tours.
Expert tour guide.
Ticket for all public transfers.
1 night in a shared room at Hostel Generator Amsterdam.

Featured included

Canals of Amsterdam
Seven bridges
Tour of the Red Light District
Pub Crawl at night
The most famous market in Europe, the Albert Cuypmarkt
Latin Quarter

* DOES NOT include meals: We will take detours to different grocery store locations for your grocery shopping meals.

Itinerary

Dates

JANUARY 2022

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30

* dates may vary 1 or 2 days

PRICE € 250

Day 1: Arrival day

Round trip flights. Meeting of the ELI group and departure from Dublin airport.

Hop aboard your morning flight to Amsterdam.

Arrival

Welcome to Amsterdam! It is time to settle in. We will then meet the tour director and other members of the group at a mixing desk, before enjoying a walking tour.

We will take a walking tour through the canals of Amsterdam and the different highlights of the city.

One night in the city: Red Light District Tour and Pub Crawl.

Day 2: Departure Day

Morning visit to the most famous market in Europe. The Albert Cuypmarkt, located in the heart of De Pijp, a lively 19th century neighborhood. Also known as the Latin Quarter.

The afternoon walking tour will show you all the main attractions of the city. Our guide will take you to must-see places like the iconic canals, the Dutch East India Company, the Anne Frank House, and much more.

Flight home

Transfer to Amsterdam-Schiphol airport for your flight home.

Information prior to the departure of your tour to AMSTERDAM

Don’t be in doubt! We present you where it will stay, how you got there and what you should know about your destination before you go.

Hotel

Hostel Generator Amsterdam : winner of the Hospitality Design Best Economy Hotel Award and considered one of the most sociable hotels in the city. Generator Amsterdam sits on the up and coming east side of the city, overlooking the Oosterpark. It has flexible and spacious social areas, filled with creative design touches like glass-fronted elevators, a light and airy cafeteria, an outdoor terrace, a chill-out lounge, and the old boiler room transformed into a secret late-night bar.

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Flights

Roundtrip flights are one more thing that we handle to make your trip as easy as possible thanks to our alliances with the main airlines.
Airport transfers at your destination.

Frequent questions

Passport, visa and entry requirements

To enter the Netherlands, American and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date that extends at least six months after the date of re-entry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
No visa is required for US or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a US or Canadian citizen, you should contact the consulate of your destination country to find out their specific entry requirements.

Prices and mobility of the tour

You will walk for at least 4 hours a day through moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and paved roads, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers must be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions can increase the number of walks on your tour.
At times, you should feel comfortable handling your own luggage.
ELI Tours and the tour guide accompanying your group cannot provide individual and special mobility assistance to travelers on the tour. The tour guide’s responsibility is to ensure that the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and cannot be relied upon to provide continuous, individualized assistance to a single traveler.
If you have mobility problems or physical restrictions, please contact our sales team.

Transportation and arrival information

Roundtrip flights booked through ELI Tours arrive and depart from Amsterdam. An ELI Tours representative will escort the group from Dublin Airport and return.
The rest of the transportation included in this tour is in public motor vehicles.

Baggage allowance

Please note that our travelers are limited to one piece of hand luggage per person due to storage limitations in transportation and transfers, which may include train or flight connections.
Please contact the airline (s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for their flights, which may include flights during the tour in addition to your roundtrip flights to and from the tour. Please note that your flights included in the tour may have more restrictive luggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you decide to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Please note that you are responsible for baggage charges incurred on all flights.
Be sure to tag your luggage and store valuables, medications and documents in your carry-on bag.

Tips for clothing and packaging

We recommend packing light, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate different temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rain gear.
A pair of sturdy walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack fancier clothes if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entry can be denied on this basis).

At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.

In the Netherlands, simply prepared meat and fish dishes, hearty soups and hearty stews are staples of the area. The sandwiches traditionally include fish; You can try maatje, raw green herring served with onions, but pancakes, fries, donuts, and waffles are just as filling.

Electricity and air conditioning

The Netherlands operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses plugs of type C, E or F with two small round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter as well as a voltage converter if you plan to use your own hair dryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The air conditioning force in European hotels is often not as strong or as cold as you might be used to in the US or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is generally seasonally regulated and centrally controlled by the hotel.
Your hostel can provide hair dryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, although some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the coaches.
Contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming rates.

The Netherlands is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).

You will use the euro on this tour.
Better exchange rates are generally available abroad, although it is worth asking your local bank for currency to use when you first arrive.
We strongly recommend that you accept debit / bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit / credit cards at ATMs on the international Cirrus and Plus networks, but be sure to check with your local bank for withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company about your travel plans so they don’t mistake your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and companies mainly accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not yet have at least one debit or credit card with a chip, we recommend that you request one from your bank before your tour.

Purchase of excursions on the tour

All optional paid excursions will be available for purchase while on your tour.
Please note that if you pay for an excursion by credit card during the tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions can only be purchased in advance. Check the website of the paid tour (location) for more information.

* ELI Tours currently requires all tour participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must have proof of negative results for a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. These requirements are in addition to the destination requirements listed below due to group welfare and / or operational viability.

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