CANAL CRUISING ARCHITECTURE ARTS CULTURE CULINARY DELIGHTS AMSTERDAM ABOTA STYLE MAY 30 - JUNE 2, 2017 LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS CARROUSEL TRAVEL PHONE // (612) 866-2503 or 1 (800) 800-6508 EMAIL // ABOTA@CARROUSELTRAVEL.COM
EXPERIENCE AMSTERDAM As a prelude to the ABOTA 2017 river cruise, we have the ultimate Amsterdam experience planned for you. Before setting off on your beguiling 7-night river cruise, pause for a few days and gently ease into European culture in the Netherlands capital city of elaborate canals and artistic heritage. You ll enjoy the elegant and luxurious accommodations of the supremely well located Hotel De L Europe. From your plush Amsterdam address jutting out into the Amstel River, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with this stunning city. You ll start off your first evening with a courtly ABOTA gathering to reconnect with old and new friends before turning in for the evening. During your stay, you ll enjoy a leisurely walking tour including the Canal House Museum and the Old City with options afterward to view important artistic and cultural sites such as the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. You ll delight in a relaxing evening cocktail cruise along the twinkling canals followed by dinner at one of the famed local restaurants of the Dutch capital. You ll have the opportunity to learn about The Hague, the esteemed seat of Dutch Parliament, the Mauritshuis art museum and the city of Delft with its famed blue and white pottery, and to explore the museums, culture and fine dining of this extraordinary city. You ll be refreshed, time zone adjusted and contented heading into your last evening in Amsterdam aboard the exclusive Prins van Oranje salon boat where you ll be treated to an enchanting evening of cocktails and dinner while cruising the waterfront. Don t miss this opportunity to begin the 2017 river cruise adventure by experiencing Amsterdam the only civilized way, ABOTA style. Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank
HOTEL DE L EUROPE v In a picturesque setting jutting out into the Amstel River and overlooking the Mint Tower, this is the top stop in Amsterdam for traditionalists in search of some old fashioned protocol. v Dining is a highlight, with the boldly modern French room, Bord Eau, roudly displaying a pair of Michelin stars. A canal-side table here is one of the most romantic spots in the city and dinner is accompanied by a mesmerizing pianist. The house sommelier has more than 30,000 bottles stored in the wine cellar, and the in-house desserts are to die for. v Skins Institute - De L Europe Spa & Wellness, a Leading Spa of the World, transports you to a tranquil haven designed to lavishly pamper, indulge and nourish your mind, body and spirit. v Choose from deluxe rooms, junior suites or luxury suites, all impeccably appointed. Van Gogh Package: Hotel de L Europe Premium Deluxe Rooms offering picturesque views of Amsterdam s historic city center, the interior courtyard or romantic vistas of the Amstel River (430 sq.ft.) Rembrandt Package: Hotel de L Europe Junior Suites offering picturesque views of Amsterdam s historic city center, the interior courtyard or romantic vistas of the Amstel River (538 sq.ft.)
AMSTERDAM BY THE NUMBERS 165 CANALS IN AMSTERDAM, ADDING UP TO MORE THAN 60 MILES 881,000 BICYCLES IN AMSTERDAM 1,515 4 METERS BARS & CAFES IN AMSTERDAM WOW! THAT S A LOT OF HEINEKEN SCHIPHOL [AMSTERDAM S AIRPORT] SITS BELOW SEA LEVEL 1,281 BRIDGES IN ALL 11,000,000 WOODEN POLES THAT SUPPORT AMSTERDAM S BUILDINGS. ALL OF THE STRUCTURES IN THE CITY ARE SUPPORTED BY 15- TO 20-METER-LONG WOOD POLES THAT SINK THROUGH THE MUD & ARE FIXED IN A SANDY LAYER THAT IS 11 METERS DEEP OF AMSTERDAM. MAGERE BRUG aka THE SKINNY BRIDGE IS THE MOST FAMOUS BRIDGE IN THE CITY. 20,000,000 TOURISTS AND DAY-TRIPPERS WHO VISIT AMSTERDAM IN A YEAR. THAT S ABOUT 20 TIMES AS MANY TOURISTS AS LOCALS! 2,500 HOUSEBOATS IN AMSTERDAM 3 Xs IN AMSTERDAM S COAT OF ARMS 25,000 BICYCLES THAT END UP IN AMSTERDAM S CANALS EACH YEAR [ONLY 8,000 ARE RETRIEVED]
AMSTERDAM ITINERARY DAY 1 May 30, 2017 DAY 2 May 31, 2017 DAY 3 June 1, 2017 DAY 4 June 2, 2017 DAY 5 June 3, 2017 MORNING Arrivals Walking tour with experiential tastes, sights and sounds of Amsterdam LUNCH Group lunch at local restaurant Included optional tours to The Hague / Mauritshuis / Delft or Anne Frank House or at leisure Group lunch on tour or at leisure Optional tours to North Holland / Anne Frank House / guided tour of Rijksmuseum or at leisure Lunch on your own AFTERNOON At leisure At leisure Walking tour for June 2 arrivals DINNER Welcome reception at hotel Canal cruise followed by dinner at local restaurant Dinner on your own Group cocktail and dinner cruise on Prins van Oranje Transfers to pier to board the AmaSonata TOUR INCLUSIONS v 3 nights at the renowned and extravagant Hotel De L Europe with daily ABOTA breakfast v Welcome to Holland cocktail reception at the Hotel De L Europe v Evening cocktail cruise along the twinkling canals followed by dinner at one of the famed local restaurants of the Dutch capital v Amsterdam walking city tour including Canal House Museum and the Old City v Included optional tours to the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House v Full-day tour to The Hague, Mauritshuis and Delft with its iconic, hand-painted blue and white pottery including lunch PLEASE ADD AMSTERDAM TO MY CRUISE PACKAGE! 3-Nights in Amsterdam: May 30 - June 2, 2017 q Van Gogh Package $1,995 or ($2,065*) q Rembrandt Package $2,250 or ($2,330*) Van Gogh Package: Hotel de L Europe Premium Deluxe Rooms offering picturesque views of Amsterdam s historic city center, the interior courtyard or romantic vistas of the Amstel River (430 sq.ft.) Rembrandt Package: Hotel de L Europe Junior Suites offering picturesque views of Amsterdam s historic city center, the interior courtyard or romantic vistas of the Amstel River (538 sq.ft.) NO ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT REQUIRED! Submit request by email to abota@carrouseltravel.com or fax to 612-866-9644. All prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy and include all items listed under the Tour Inclusions. * Price based on non-cash payment. Name(s) Signature Date Tour Questions & Reservations being handled by CARROUSEL TRAVEL Phone: (612) 866-2503 or 1 (800) 800-6508 // Email: abota@carrouseltravel.com