A relaxing winter day in Amsterdam

A morning visit to a premium Dutch Spa in a luxury hotel

Indulge in a 75 minute treatment at an award-winning spa in a stunning, historic hotel which blends architectural heritage with cutting edge contemporary design. Choose from a range of massage, body or facial treatment.

While relaxing before or after your treatment, take advantage of the top quality facilities, take a dip in the heated pool, destress in the sauna or steam room or brave a plunge in the gold ice plunge pool!

There will also be a glass of prosecco served to each guest to help you make the most of this relaxing day. Apples, water, flavoured water and tea are also available as light refreshments.

• Tour Length: 2.75 hours
• Group Size: 6
• Included: 1 x 75 minute massage, body treatment or facial, heated pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, Japanese fire bath, gold ice plunge pool, apples, water, flavoured water and tea available, 1 glass of prosecco per guest

Visit the Van Gogh Museum with a local guide

Immerse yourself in the world of Vincent van Gogh during a private tour of the permanent collection of one of Amsterdam’s most prized museums.

Encounter iconic masterpieces like Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, The Bedroom, and The Potato Eaters, alongside his captivating drawings and personal letters. Discover the passions and inspirations that fueled his artistic genius.

Through stories of his life, encounter the passionate and intense artist and see how the themes of hope, love, anxiety and suffering have inspired artists ever since.

• Tour Length: 1.5 hours
• Group Size: 8
• Included: Guided tour and entry ticket

Visit the Christmas Market in Museumplein

Enjoy the early evening sampling the Christmas wares on offer at the festive cabins on Museumplein. Tuck into typical Dutch delicacies, from sausages to Christmas cookies, washed down with locally brewed beer.

Breathe in the atmosphere and enjoy the winter lights before boarding a public boat ride to see the Amsterdam Lights Festival, in its 13th edition.

See the spectacularly lit buildings and canal ways, celebrating Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary.

• Tour Length: 1.5 hours
• Group Size: 8
• Included: Guided tour and help from guide selecting food to eat as dinner
• *Food not included

Public boat ride to see Amsterdam Light Festival

Dress up warm for this atmospheric boat ride around the canals of Amsterdam with a guided tour from your captain of the amazing light installations you encounter en route. In its thirteenth edition, the Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the city with breathtaking installations created by artists from all over the globe.

See the sights, including the Skinny Bridge, the Theatre Carré, the crescent shaped Grachtengordel, or canal belt, the Montelbaanstoren tower and the Nemo science museum.

Enjoy complimentary drinks from the bar including beer, wine, and soft drinks, or choose a mulled wine on board during your journey.

• Tour Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Group Size: 8
• Included: 1 ticket for public boat ride, Commentary on Light Festival from live host, beer, wine and soft drinks

• Wear warm clothing
• No toilet on board

9.15am  – Depart hotel

10am – 3 guests enjoy treatments while 3 guests enjoy the spa facilities

11.30am – The other 3 guests enjoy treatments while the first 3 enjoy the spa facilities

12.45pm – Leave the spa to return to the hotel

2.45pm – Depart hotel with guide for Van Gogh Museum

3.30pm – Guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum

5.15pm – Explore the Christmas market with your guide and eat seasonal street food

7.15pm – Transfer with your guide to canal for Amsterdam Light Festival

7.50pm – Board public boat for light festival

9.45pm – Alight boat and take taxi back to hotel

Includes: 

• Transport (for the afternoon and evening activities)
• Spa treatment and experience
• Guided tour and entry to Van Gogh Museum
• Christmas Market with a guide
• Amsterdam Light Festival Public Boat tour

Does not include: 

• Lunch
• Food – equivalent of dinner – at the Christmas Market
• Guide tips
• Transport to/from the spa