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Brand New Social Circle European City Break in a city that's edgier than Stockholm and worldlier than Oslo.
Join us for three days in Amsterdam on the 30th of June to the 2nd of July, when you will have the chance to see in all of it's glory, the dutch capital that truly gives the Netherlands the X (rated) factor.
With once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be had, you may just find yourself making some lifelong friends along the way. As well as experiencing all of the great attractions, there will be plenty of opportunities to get social, keeping with the ethos of what we're all about. New friends...New city...we think you'll love it!
Amsterdam ranks among tne of the loveliest, oldest and most famous cities in Europe! It's a great place to shop, club and take in some culture. It doesn't matter how often you've been to Amsterdam, there is always something new to experience and with Social Circle, you will have good memories to take back home
So if you’re looking for a chilled-out city break with like-minded people, then join us. With sun-dappled canals and a lively bar and club scene, it’s one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Whether you want to experience the history and culture of Amsterdam, or take in the infamous cafe culture (and sample some brownies!), we have something for everyone in our jam packed itinerary.
The Netherlands’ capital is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk.
Golden Age canals lined by gabled houses, candlelit cafes, whirring bicycles, lush parks, monumental museums, colourful markets, diverse dining, quirky shopping and legendary nightlife make the free-spirited Dutch capital one of Europe's great cities. With so much on offer it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. Here are our top tips to help you find your bearings and get the most out of your first visit to Amsterdam (which inevitably won't be your last).
Accommodation
The Bridge Hotel is 4* accomodation set in the heart of the centre of Amsterdam, just minutes away from some of the City Centre attractions. It offers an extensive, Dutch breakfast and convenient accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a TV. B
The hotel rooms are comfortably furnished and have large windows viewing the typical Amsterdam city scenery. All rooms booked via Social Circle overlook the Amstel River. Amsterdam City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in walking, sightseeing and architecture and its hard to find a more suitable place to start from than this hotel.
Friday
After meeting at the airport, we will enjoy a short flight to Amsterdam and travel to our hotel by shuttlebus. After getting to know each other over a coffee,we will head out to take in the sights the best way possible: by bicycle!!
We will cycle through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourists trail. Glide past the ambient Dam Square; see the historical landmarks and illuminated doorways of the infamous Red Light District; see the Palace and peak into the rich history at the museums. Of course we will stop and experience 'coffee shop' culture of the city with your knowledgeable guide and host.
The Social Circle Pub Crawl
No holiday would be complete without a legendary social circle pub crawl and we have an absolute cracker for you. Discover Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife on an evening pub crawl with a professional party-goer guide. Explore the city’s most exuberant nightlife haunts and absorb the electric atmosphere of bars, pubs and clubs. Socialize with fellow revelers; enjoy a complimentary drink in each venue; and gain free entry to six of Amsterdam’s most popular dance bars and clubs. Plus we are offered unlimited shots between 8.30pm and 9pm!
Options for the Weekend
Best Breweries Tour
To ensure a cheerful day out in this beautiful city, this convenient walking tour of the city center will show you some of the best tasting houses and independent breweries in the city. At each stop you’ll have the chance to learn more about the history of brewing in Amsterdam, and of course, sample some of the city’s finest beer and snacks.
Explore the Mysteries of Jordaan
Work together as a team to solve the series of 14 clues and questions, replying to each one via text in order to receive the next question. Each clue will guide you to a different destination in the lively Jordaan District, passing the neighborhood’s most striking monuments, markets, street art hotspots, and little-known local haunts. After solving all the clues and completing the trail, your tour ends on Haarlemmerstraat where we can enjoy a well earned drink.
The Red Light District.
Looking for a culture shock? Look no further. Amsterdam’s Red Light Districts are unlike anything else in Europe. These wild streets are home to some of the most unbelievable sights in the city. The oldest of the Red Light districts, De Wallen, is earned it’s reputation in the 16th century, when its streets were packed with sailors on shore leave. Today its streets are packed with visitors to Amsterdam who want to learn its steamy secrets.
Whether you just wander through, visit the erotica museum or more is up to you. However, this is not just a trip for the guys. Both ladies and gents are catered for with burlesque shows, naked sushi and rather steamy workshops!
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Giethoorn: Venice of the Netherlands
Board a boat for a 1-hour guided tour of Giethoorn, cruising down the quiet village waterways, ducking under wooden bridges, and learning about life in the area, which was once a waterlogged swamp. After the boat tour, you’ll have some free time to explore Giethoorn on your own, following narrow walking paths, browsing for souvenirs, or simply soaking up the easy-going atmosphere of the village. Don’t miss Giethoorn’s distinctive thatched-roof houses, which are fringed with small patches of green grass and compact gardens.
Tiptoe through Tulips
The Keukenhof Gardens tour gives you plenty of time to wander along a maze of pathways lined with millions of vibrant tulips, as well as other springtime blooms like daffodils, bluebells and hyacinths. Walk past ponds, brooks and greenhouses, before joining the group for a picnic in the park.
The Hague
The Hague is a royal city with a high feel-good factor. After all, you might spontaneously encounter members of the Royal Family on the street!!. You'll also stumble upon the House of Orange; the many historical monuments, the presence of residential and working palaces, royal thoroughfares and horse-drawn coaches all within 15 minutes of a beautiful beach perfect for sipping a cold beer and watching the sunset.
Cheese & Wine Canal Cruise
Enjoy an amazing 2 hour cruise of Amsterdam’s historic canal network! Soak up the beautiful sights and sounds of the canals of Amsterdam, charmingly lit and lined by stately and picturesque buildings. As you drift through the city you can enjoy a mouth watering cheese platter and a choice of selected wines. This is definitely the most appetising way to explore the beauty of Amsterdam!
Amsterdam has some of the most beautiful canals in the world. These wonderful waterways are more than 300 years old, and are lined by some of the most visually striking examples of Dutch architecture in The Netherlands. No visit to Amsterdam is really complete without a canal crawl, and combing your cruise with a platter of authentic Dutch cheese is the perfect way to see the city from this unique perspective.
Zaanse Schans, Marken and Volendam
Leave Amsterdam behind for a few hours and discover the typical Dutch countryside outside the capital. You'll drive through a picture-perfect landscape crisscrossed with canals, see authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages, and witness traditional crafts from days gone by. The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll see the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making techniques first-hand!
Price includes accommodation in your ideal city centre 4* Hotel. Price Inclusive of guide and a truly great time with other European dwellers, any tour costs are payable when there.
What's left to do? Simply book your flight and come join us.....
Recommended flight KLM flight KL1074 Boeing 737-700 Depart Manchester 9:00am Friday 30th June arrive Schilpol 11:15 Depart Schilpol Sunday 2nd July Flight KL1097 Boeing 737-900 21:15pm arrive Manchester 21:35pm. https://www.klm.com/home/gb/en
There are many other alternatives for flights should you wish to explore your options.
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Price: Member £255 Non member £295. To get member price you must be a member at time of booking and at time of event.
When you go on holiday you want a stress free no hassle way of travelling. But are you bored of travelling solo? Are you tired of arguing with friends over where to have dinner when you would rather be exploring? With Social Circle you will have your very own guide who will make your trip one to remember. Add to this the great company, friendships that are formed, lively conversations, nights out and general relaxed atmosphere , this is your Social Circle Guarantee. Just an incredible trip organised for you with like-minded people.
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