August 17 to August 22, 2012
The Grachtenfestival features gifted performers performing in unique settings including national monuments such as the Anne Frank House or the Westerkerk, the recital hall atop the elegant canal side Cristofori center, a floating barge in the Prinsengracht canal, and exquisite gardens made available only for these special events.
From 1 to 3 in the afternoon, we'll await you in the lobby of our hotel. Check in and make yourself comfortable.
An introductory stroll along Amsterdam’s glittering canals and cobbled lanes.
Carillon on the Canal - opening concert of the Grachtenfestival.
An Indonesian Feast (included) will introduce us to the wide variety of delicious world cuisine in the city.
Day 2
Breakfast (included)
Concert – perhaps a piano trio in the historic South Africa House
Lunch in a greenhouse (included) – we’ll feast on Chef Ronald Kunis’ fresh local cuisine in a gleaming, soaring glass house.
Amsterdam from the water – a Canal Boat Tour of the gabled mansion-lined Golden Century Canals
Time to explore Amsterdam’s wonderful shops – we’ll direct you to our favorite areas and best buys (chocolates, clothing, tulips,
and more.
Dinner on your own
Concert – perhaps a piano recital in the Cristofori center
Day 3
Breakfast (included)
A day trip to the windmill-filled villages of the Zaandijk, with lunch (included) at a quintessentially Dutch Pancake House
Free time and Dinner on your own in Amsterdam
Concert – perhaps chamber music at Anne Frank House
Day 4
Breakfast (included)
Two Surprise Location Concerts – perhaps a Mozart trio in an antique shop, or trumpet solo in a garden – don’t you love surprises?!
Lunch on your own
Chamber Music in the exquisite garden of the Prince Bernhard
Culture Foundation
Free time
Sample some enticing nouveau Dutch cuisine at a casually chic Jordaan district bistro (included)
Evening Concert
Day 5
Breakfast (included) and a walk to the museum quarter
Floating Lunch (included) and Concert
Free time for shopping or museums
Closing concert of the Grachtenfestival
We’ll complete our appreciative exploration of Amsterdam’s cuisine by candlelight (included) at an intimate frescoed canal-side restaurant.
Day 6
Breakfast (included) , then goodbyes to new-found friends before leaving Amsterdam on your journey homeward.
*All events subject to Grachtenfestival Program, which will be finalized in June, 2012
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