Incoming tour operator for Holland

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1 Incoming tour operator for Holland 1

2 INTRODUCTION Lindbergh Tour & Travel is proud to call Amsterdam home and is eager to show visitors the highlights of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the ideal destination for a visit, either short or long, as a final destination or as a stop over. Recent years have shown a significant growth in visitor numbers to the capital city of the Netherlands. It is not hard to define reasons why more and more tourists find their way to Amsterdam. It is just a very attractive city to visit and appeals to a broad audience! The 17th century historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis is appealing to most people. Add a tolerant and relaxed environment with lots of culture and you ll understand why Amsterdam attracts so many visitors. Besides the above mentioned reasons, Amsterdam is also seen as a perfect place for exploring the Netherlands. The countryside, with famous places such as the Zaanse Schans and Volendam are just a 15 minutes drive away. The beach is reached within 30 minutes and in the spring the flowerfields and the world famous Keukenhof flowerpark are a mere 45 minutes drive away. Lindbergh Tour & Travel is proud to call Amsterdam home and is eager to show visitors the highlights of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. With almost 100 years experience in organizing excursions, we can say that we know how to treat guests and show them the magnificent places, sights, culture and buildings Amsterdam and the Netherlands has to offer. Please take your time to read through our history, activities and program and let us convince you and your team that Lindbergh is an ideal partner for all your FIT, groups and any other enquiries in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. 2 3

3 HISTORY After almost 100 years Lindbergh still organizes city tours in Amsterdam and offers excursions to the windmills, Rotterdam, the Hague and even as far as Bruges and Brussels in Belgium. In 1918, Lindbergh Tour&Travel was founded by the Van Olffen family. In the weekends, they started to use their family carriage for small trips, to take people out of Amsterdam. In 1922 they bought their first T-Ford and in 1928, after Charles Lindberg s famous nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean they changed the name of their business into Lindbergh Touringcar. After a decade operating from their former business, Lindbergh moved to a small shop on the prestigious Damrak in Lindbergh offered a complete program of city tours and day trips out of the city. To accommodate the growing number of guests, more busses were purchased. After years of growth, the Second World War ( ) brought misery and devastation to Amsterdam. The Germans siezed all busses that were owned by Lindbergh. But Lindbergh survived and things got better again. In the 1950 s international tourists wanted to see the Dutch countryside and the flower fields. In 1956, Lindbergh left the small shop and moved into a large office located on Damrak number 26, which is still the main office of Lindbergh today! From the 1960 s onwards, international tourism to Amsterdam exploded. As travelling became accessible for larger numbers of people from all over the world, tourists now came to Amsterdam by boat, train and planes. Lindbergh benefitted from this growth and became the market leader in excursions and bus tours. Almost 100 years later Lindbergh still organizes city tours in Amsterdam and offers excursions to the windmills, Rotterdam, the Hague and even as far as Bruges and Brussels in Belgium. However, more services have been added in recent years. Lindbergh has also developed an incoming department, offering the best hotels and transfers. The group department will handle any inquiry for Amsterdam and surroundings! We are fully aware of the fact that quality and service helped Lindbergh survive for almost 100 years and therefore we believe that quality and service will help us survive for at least another 100! HOTELS IN AMSTERDAM The atmosphere created by the historical merchant houses, the narrow streets, the ever present canals and the unexpected squares are unique to Amsterdam. There are hundreds of hotels in Amsterdam, many of them situated in historical and unique buildings. There is a wide range of hotels in Amsterdam, from small, individually operated B&B s to romantic boutique hotels up to large and luxurious hotels with an eye for detail. What to think of a hotel situated in the Prinsenhof which is the former City Hall, or a small boutique hotel in the former working-class neighborhood called the Jordaan. Don t be misguided by the historical exterior of many hotels though, as nearly all Amsterdam hotels offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and are fitted with many modern facilities! Lindbergh office in 1958 Lindbergh offers over 100 hotels in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, ranging from hostels to 5 star luxury hotels. Details and prices of our complete offers are available on request. Lindbergh office in

4 AMSTERDAM CITY TOURS Amsterdam is waiting to be explored by its visitors! Lindbergh offers many different ways of exploring the dynamic capital. What about a practical Hop on Hop off bus and boat, with specially designed routes covering all the major highlights of the city. Lindbergh also offers the 2.5 hr Guided city tour for visitors who like to have to have a more in-depth tour, with the information provided by one of our professional guides. This tour is operated in a spacious touring car and a visit to a working diamond factory is included! HALF DAY EXCURSIONS For visitors to Amsterdam, taking a half-day bus excursion is one of the best ways to see the surrounding countryside. Departing right from the city center of Amsterdam, visitors will be taken into the countryside in less than 20 minutes. Besides the Countryside tours, one of the most famous excursions (although it is operated only 8 weeks per year) is the Keukenhof & Flower fields excursion. A 45 minute drive through the colorful flower fields is only the start of a beautiful tour to the world renowned Keukenhof. This flower park contains over 7 million flowers like tulips and hyacinths and is a must see for visitors visiting the Netherlands in spring time. City Sightseeing Amsterdam is the operator and allows visitors to use busses and boats for 24 or 48 hours and hop on or off at any of the 19 stops. There are two different lines for the boats and one for the bus so you experienxe ultimate freedom. All the boats and busses are equipped with a GPS based Audio system, with information available in no less than 18 languages. A walking tour however is the ultimate way of smelling, tasting and feeling the city. Visitors are guided through the historical city center, exploring hidden treasures and walking the narrow streets. Different walking tours are on offer and all are guided by our own trustworthy guides. Some of the tours include extras such as entrance to a museum or typical Dutch drinks and snacks. FULL DAY EXCURSIONS Worth to mention are also the full day excursions. These excursions have a minimum duration of 8 hours, but allow visitors to explore interesting areas further away. For example Rotterdam with its modern architecture and famous port, or the political capital The Hague, with its parliament buildings and Peace Palace. And with such beautiful cities as Bruges and Brussels only a 3 hr drive away, Lindbergh also offers full day excursions to Belgium. No need for a visa, just sit and enjoy the scenic landscapes that you pass on the way to Belgium. Guided walking tours in the cities are included, but of course all the guests have enough time to explore the Belgian treats such as chocolate and the famous Belgian beers on their own. 6 7

5 CANAL CRUISES It is said that Amsterdam is best discovered by boat. The views from the canals are astonishing as you pass by the elegant, centuries-old merchant houses and unique house boats. The canals are famous all over the world and acknowledged as a World Heritage Site since The first canal was dug over 400 years ago and has shaped the face and character of Amsterdam ever since. The canals have played a vital role in city life in the past centuries, and nowadays we can still admire the beauty of the canals. A canal cruise can be taken in many cities across the world, but the variety of cruises offered in Amsterdam is unparalleled. An open boat tour, a Beer and Burger cruise, a Hop on-hop off cruise and a Luxury cruise are just a small selection of what is available. PRIVATE & SHARED Lindbergh offers the general sightseeing cruises in its standard program but can arrange the full array on request. All the cruises are operated by LOVERS Canal Cruises. Although there is a train connection between Schiphol and Amsterdam Central Station, many visitors prefer the comfort and security of a transfer to their hotel. For transfers TRANSFERS from Schiphol, which is a 20 minutes drive from the city center, the driver awaits the passengers at the arrival gate or meeting point. The driver brings the visitors to the Mercedes car or van which is parked at walking distance from the gate. A great way to start a visit to Amsterdam. Transfers can be arranged between many destinations, like Schiphol Airport, the Port of Amsterdam or the Central Train station. Return transfers can also be arranged with a pick up from the hotel of the visitors. An open boat tour, a Beer and Burger cruise, a Hop on-hop off cruise and Transfers are available on a private or shared basis. For private transfers Mercedes E-types are used for up to 3 pax and from 3 pax a Mercedes Viano is used. For shared transfers a car or van is shared between guests from the same flight. a Luxury cruise are just a small selection of what is available. Transfers are operated by trusted companies with who we have worked for many years. GROUPS & PRIVATE TOURS Lindbergh Tour & Travel has many years of experience in organizing events, incentives and group itineraries. As your local partner we will assist you from beginning to end in creating your specific travel programs. Lindbergh invests in long-term relationships with the local suppliers, enabling us to offer the best quality for the best price! Lindbergh can arrange services like transport, guides and hostesses, dinners and accommodation. Please send your inquiries to Lindbergh via groups@lindbergh.nl and let our enthousiastic team help you create a unique event! 8 TOUR & TR AVEL 9

6 MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS Amsterdam is well known for its famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum and recently re-opened Rijksmuseum. Museums like these contain many masterpieces from so called Dutch Masters like Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer. Besides these institutes, there are also many small museums, which are at least as interesting! Examples are the Red Light Secrets (museum of prostitution) and the Torture Museum. Besides the museums, Amsterdam boasts many attractions. A few examples are Madame Tussauds, Body Worlds The Happiness Project, The Amsterdam Icebar and many more. These major museums and attractions attract many visitors. During busy periods, this results in long lines and waiting times. To ensure visitors don t waste their valuable time, it s self-evident that Lindbergh offers skip the line tickets for all attractions and museums at no extra cost. RESERVATIONS Making a reservation for a hotel, excursion or transfer is really easy at Lindbergh. These products are booked via . We try to offer most products on free sale, however some products have limited capacity and need a confirmation. Our reservations department checks the reservations every day. Please do not hesitate to contact Lindbergh if you would like to receive more information about our booking process. Lindbergh offers skip the line tickets for all attractions and museums at no extra costs The full list of attractions and museums, including prices, descriptions and pictures is available on request. RESERVATIONS FOR ACCOMODATION RESERVATIONS FOR EXCURSIONS + TRANSFERS fit@lindbergh.nl excursions@lindbergh.nl GROUP INQUIRIES groups@lindbergh.nl INFORMATION info@lindbergh.nl Please do not hesitate to contact Lindbergh if you would like to receive more information about our booking process

7 Lindbergh, situated in the very heart of Amsterdam, is an experienced and flexible incoming tour operator, specialized in offering excursions, tickets for museums and attractions, all kinds of canal cruises, transfers and tailor made packages. Please contact us for more information or our full program! Tel Mail