Silversea Luxury Cruises A AMSTERDAM

Explore the Old World treasures of Amsterdam during this scenic orientation tour of the city, and a visit to the Van Gogh Museum.

Van Gogh Museum

Depart the pier for a 30 minutes bus transfer to the Van Gogh Museum.

Upon arrival, proceed for a self-guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum. The museum contains the world's largest collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh. Track the artist's developments and compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th-century in the collection. The museum also houses an extensive number of exhibitions 19th-century art and history and highlights of the Dutch Masters. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Canal Boat

At the conclusion of your visit, board your glass topped canal boat for a 1,25hr scenic canal cruise along the waters of Amsterdam, ending at the pier.

Enjoy this sightseeing tour in Amsterdam. See famous sights like to Baroque-style Royal Palace, the New Chuch, Mint Tower and Weeper's Tower as well as the Rijksmuseum.

City Tour

After your transfer to the Rijksmuseum, you will be able to enjoy a guided visit of this impressive museum.

Rijksmuseum

From the time of Rembrandt, Amsterdam has been revered as an artistic centre. Today the city is renowned for its celebrated museums as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums to name a few. It is also a shopper's city, featuring everything from the famous flower market to glassware, Delft porcelain, cheese and wooden shoes.

Your guided visit to the Rijksmuseum will provide you with an in-depth inside view of the Rijksmuseum. Discover the Dutch masters. The Museum is probably most famous for the Nightwatch and the Milkmaid, but it has even lots more to offer. Let your guide take you on a tour through the museum, passing major highlights and sharing important art history with you.

Canal boat tour

On completion of the tour you will be returned to your ship by canal boat, passing all famous landmarks of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam has always had strong ties to the water. Spread out over 70 islands, this cosmopolitan city boasts 60 miles (97 Kilometres) of canals and 1,000 bridges. As early as the 13th century, tiny ships sailed from this port into the challenging Zuiderzee (Southern Sea). Amsterdam gained recognition in the 15th century when it became a major trading centre, steadily assuming commercial leadership and thus controlling the country's finances, a trend that remains to this day.

Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. The historical center is full of interesting attractions such as the medieval weight house, the Royal Palace on Dam Square and the Nieuwe Kerk or New Church, which was built in 1468!

Canal Cruise

Board a glass-topped canal boat at the cruise terminal that will take you on an hour and a half sightseeing tour through the Amsterdam canals. Passing major monuments as the Maritime museum and the town hall.

The tour concludes back at the cruise terminal where you will board the ship.

Embrace the beauty and charm of the Dutch countryside in a unique new way during this scenic and exhilarating, half-day excursion via bicycle.

Amsterdam, Ferry-Ride and Waterland Area

Depart the pier for the short walk to the bicycle shop, where you are outfitted with your bike, and receive your safety instructions and helmet. From here, proceed for a short, guided bike-ride to the ferry terminal, then embark the ferry for the approximately five-minute ride across the water to the Waterland area.

Dutch Countryside, Villages, Cow Farms, Dykes, and Windmills

Begin your guided cycling tour through open fields boasting typical picturesque Dutch landscape. Your bike route takes you through several beautiful villages featuring cow farms and dykes. Along the way, a photo and rest stop is made at a typical Dutch windmill, and a refreshment stop is made at a local café. At the conclusion of your bicycle tour, embark the ferry for the approximately five-minute ride back towards the terminal. Upon disembarking the ferry, commence the short ride back to the bicycle shop, turn in your bike and return to the pier on-foot.

Embark on a Evening Canal tour through one of the many canals around Amsterdam.

Board a glass-topped canal boat at the cruise terminal that will take you on a 1.5 hour tour through the Amsterdam canals passing major monuments as the Maritime museum and the town hall. Amsterdam has always had strong ties to the water. Spread out over 70 islands, this cosmopolitan city boasts 60 miles of canals and 1000 bridges. As early as the 13th century, tiny ships sailed from this port into the challenging Zuider Sea. Amsterdam gained renown in the 15th century when it became a major trading centre, steadily assuming commercial leadership and thus controlling the country's finances, a trend that remains to this day. You will view the city center from a completely different angle and glide past Middle Age corners where regular transport can't go. Lined by numerous trees and monumental buildings, the famous crescent shaped Herengracht, Keizergracht and Prinsengracht canals provide the perfect setting for your leisurely cruise. Although many canal-front houses have been converted into offices, shops and restaurants, there are still many functioning as private residences. During the canal boat ride, sit back, relax and enjoy wine, beer or soft drinks as well as sample Dutch cheese and crackers.

The evening canal cruise terminates in the same location it started - at the cruise terminal.

Indulge your senses by visiting some of the famous landmarks of Holland during this full-day sightseeing tour.

Drive, Delft and Royal Porceleyne Fles

Depart the pier for the approximately two-hour drive to Delft, south of Amsterdam, for a grand tour of its 17th-century sights. Upon arrival, a self-guided visit is made to Royal Porceleyne Fles, the factory that's famous for its Royal Delft Blue porcelain. During your self-guided visit, you can browse the museum and purchase items from their shop.

Lunch and Delft City Centre

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a three-course lunch at the Schaapskooi restaurant. After lunch, your tour continues with a drive to the Delft City Centre. Upon arrival, take a short, guided stroll along the streets where renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer lived and created his greatest paintings. Some free time is then made available to explore the Delft City Centre at your leisure, take some photos and browse the shops.

The Hague, Royal Palace and Peace Palace

Leaving Delft, re-board your coach and head to The Hague, the seat of government in the Netherlands, for a guided sightseeing tour. Along the way, see the Royal Palace and Peace Palace, among others. Following your tour, re-board (no need to re-board since guests are on the bus for the sightseeing tour through The Hague and then the coach returns back to the pier) your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately one mile (about 1.6 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces and cobblestones, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking in the Royal Porceleyne Fles and Delft City Centre are at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Revisit the 'Golden Age of Beauty' in Amsterdam during this picturesque, half-day museum tour and canal cruise excursion through the city.

Amsterdam, City Centre, Van Loon Museum

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Amsterdam's city centre. Upon arrival, proceed to the Van Loon Museum. This historic facility is located in a beautiful, canal-side mansion built in 1672. The first resident was Ferdinand Bol, a student of Rembrandt. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the Van Loon Museum.

Guided Museum Tour, Garden, Coach House, Refreshments

The interior of the house has remained largely intact, and still evokes the splendour of the Golden Age. Behind the house is a beautiful garden, an oasis of quiet in the modern inner-city. The garden is laid out in a formal style, and bordered on the far side by the classical façade of the coach house. The unity of the canal house, garden and coach house is unique in Amsterdam. Following your guided tour, proceed to the coach house for a cup of coffee or tea with appel schnitt. This piece of delicious pastry is made by the Royal Warrant Holder Kuyt.

Canal Cruise, Canal Ring, Mansions, Churches, Warehouses

Next, take a short, guided stroll to the canal-boat pontoon, and embark a glass-topped motor launch for a scenic cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, glide through the city's 17th-century Canal Ring, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and pass by elegant merchant mansions, churches and warehouses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Your canal cruise concludes back at the pier.

Amsterdam Panoramic Drive

Start your tour by meeting your wheelchair accessible van and tour guide at the Amsterdam cruise dock and head out on a short drive to the old city center where you will exit the van for a memorable stroll escorted by your tour guide. See the historic Amsterdam Museum and Begijnhof courtyard, stroll along the picturesque canals, pass by the colorful floating Flower Market and experience the charming Spiegelstraat with old antique stores. You will also be able to take pictures of the world-famous Rijksmuseum from the outside.

Van Gogh Museum

The final part of your day will be spent exploring the popular Van Gogh Museum. The museum is an art museum dedicated to the works of the famous Vincent van Gogh. Escorted by your knowledgeable tour guide, you will experience this amazing place, including exhibit areas dedicated to his contemporaries, friends and artists that influenced him.

Experience the picturesque beauty of 'Holland's Venice' during this memorable, full-day excursion to Giethoorn via coach and boat.

Amsterdam, Giethoorn, Local Landmarks, Canals and Bridges, Local Restaurant, Lunch

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.75-hour drive to Giethoorn, also known as 'Holland's Venice'. Upon arrival at Giethoorn, take a guided walking tour of this lovely town. Stroll past local landmarks, and along charming canals and bridges. Following your tour, proceed for a three-course lunch at a local restaurant.

Canal Boat-Ride, Homes

After lunch, walk to the nearby canal boat pontoon. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting boat for a relaxing canal boat-ride around Giethoorn, and a look at the city from a unique perspective. Along the way, drinks are served on board whilst gliding by the panorama of homes and boats that unfolds in front of you. At the conclusion of your canal cruise, walk back to your coach and commence the approximately 1.75-hour drive back to the pier.

Discover why cheese made in the Netherlands is so popular at home and around the world during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Amsterdam, Canal Cruise, Canal Ring, Mansions, Churches, Warehouses

Depart the pier aboard a canal-boat for a scenic cruise along the city's canals. Along the way, glide through the city's 17th-century Canal Ring, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and pass by elegant merchant mansions, churches, and warehouses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

Guided Stroll to Dam Square, Royal Palace

Following your cruise, disembark your canal boat in the heart of the city, then take a guided stroll to the nearby Dam Square with its Classical-style Royal Palace. Afterward, learn about the Netherlands' historic connection with cheese, which rivals those of France and Switzerland, and its widespread popularity among the nation's citizens. Originating as a small fishing village in the late-12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the 17th century, known as the Dutch Golden Age. It was also during this age that their delicious cheeses received worldwide fame.

Cheese Tasting Venue, Private Cheese-and-Wine Tasting, Optional Shopping, Sint-Nicolaas Church

Next, proceed to the cheese tasting venue. Upon arrival, tantalise your taste buds during a private sampling of five delicious Dutch cheeses paired with accompanying wines, and learn more about the process and history of cheese-making. Afterward, some free time is made available for optional shopping. At the conclusion of your visit, commence the approximately one-hour stroll back to the pier, passing by the Sint-Nicolaas Church en route.

Explore Amsterdam at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Amsterdam at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Amsterdam at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Amsterdam at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore the historic landmarks and flavours of Amsterdam during this half-day sightseeing excursion to an authentic windmill village, and a scenic visit to Edam.

Zaanse Schans

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive north of Amsterdam to the authentic old village of Zaanse Schans. En route, each guest receives two Dutch candies whilst passing by scenic pastureland dotted with farmhouses and grazing animals. Zaanse Schans is a quaint Dutch windmill village that has been fully recreated to resemble an 18th-century Zaan community. Though there were once over 600 windmills in the Zaanstreek, only a handful still remain.

Upon arrival in Zaanse Schans, take a leisurely stroll through the quaint streets of this working, open-air museum and get a glimpse of Dutch life from long ago. You can observe the craftsmen practising the Old Dutch craft of clog-making and other trades of yesteryear, as you stroll through the quaint streets you'll get a glimpse of what Dutch life once was.

Edam

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a visit to the typical Dutch village of Edam, best-known for its scarlet-skinned cheese. During a guided stroll along Edam's cobblestone streets, see the unique bell tower, many beautiful canals that criss-cross the village and the drawbridges that connect them to the city. Your tour concludes with a visit and tasting at a local cheese factory before commencing the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience the beautiful canals of Amsterdam via saloon-boat during this relaxing, World Cruise Collection excursion with high tea.

Amsterdam, Canal-Ride via Saloon-Boat

Newly-designed especially for our valued World Cruise guests, your World Cruise Collection tour begins with a short walk to the canal-boat pontoon adjacent to your ship. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting saloon-boat for a scenic, approximately 1.5-hour ride through the Amsterdam canals. Amsterdam has always had strong ties to the water. Spread out over 70 islands, this cosmopolitan city boasts 60 miles of canals and 1,000 bridges. As early as the 13th century, tiny ships sailed from this port into the challenging Zuider Sea. Amsterdam gained recognition as a major trading centre in the 15th century, when it steadily assuming commercial leadership and thus controlling the country's finances, a trend that remains to this day.

Canal Ring, Maritime Museum, Town Hall, Anne Frank House, Tree-Lined Canals, Monuments

During your picturesque canal-cruise along the 17th-century Canal Ring area, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, your route passes by major monuments such as the Maritime Museum, Town Hall and the Anne Frank House. View the city centre from a completely different angle, and glide past Middle Age corners where regular transport can't go. Lined by numerous trees and monumental buildings, the famous, crescent-shaped Herengracht, Keizergracht and Prinsengracht canals provide the perfect setting for your leisurely cruise.

Canal-Front Houses, High Tea with Local Specialities

Although many canal-front houses have been converted into offices, shops and restaurants, there are still many functioning as private residences. During the canal boat ride, sit back, relax and enjoy high tea served with delicious finger-foods such as sandwiches, quiche, macaroons and scones. Your World Cruise Collection tour concludes with a ride back to the pier.

Grande Hotel is for those who want to begin or prolong their Silversea holiday - luxury accommodations, exclusive service and impeccable attention to detail in style. Grande Hotel guests appreciate the finer things in life. These properties have been chosen not only for their prime location but for their outstanding service and their exceptional quality.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel groups that are frequently featured in our program include Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Peninsula or Fairmont to name just a few.

Our Simply Hotel selection is the perfect choice for those who want a centrally located setting from which to discover - or rediscover - the city. Rooms in these 4.5 and 5-star properties are generally Standard Double or King rooms that provide comfortable accommodations and superior service for those who wish to extend their trip with a cultural or shopping experience in some of the world's most iconic cities.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel brands that we consistently feature include Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Fairmont or the Conrad Group.

NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

The NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace hotel is right in the center of Amsterdam, opposite Amsterdam Central train Station and close to the museums and shops. The building itself is a highlight too, dating back to the 17th century. The 274 room hotel combines classic decor with plenty of space and beautiful architectures.