A City Break to Amsterdam

What we came up with

Amsterdam is perhaps most famous for its pursuits of a… herbal nature. However, there is so much more to this city - incredible museums, a foodie scene enjoying something of a renaissance, lovely hotels - and it's just an hour's flight from London. In short, Amsterdam is perfect for a luxury city break.

— Harriet, Original Travel Expert

Itinerary Highlights

Maximise your long weekend away by taking an early morning flight and, upon arrival, be whisked away to your hotel, the eminently stylish Dylan. Not only does it have an enviable location, but a Michelin-starred restaurant, slick bedrooms and a seductive bar where you can rest weary legs after wandering this exceptionally civilised city. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or head out to explore; we'll make a dinner reservation for you.
The best way to get a feel for Amsterdam is to simply walk the streets, exploring its myriad waterways and iconic narrow houses with their gabled facades. Feel like a real local and hop aboard a bike to ride the 400km of cycle paths that the city has. Perhaps the best thing about Amsterdam is that this classical beauty sits in merry conjunction with the city's more, er, modern character. Oh yes, only in Amsterdam will you see beautiful seventeenth century buildings alongside sculptures of aliens smoking a joint!
Amsterdam is also home to some of Europe's, if not the world's, best museums and galleries, from the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frank House and the gloriously restored Rijksmuseum. You could spend a month, let alone a long weekend, with your head buried in history and art.
And then there's the food. Historically not the primary reason for a trip to Amsterdam but the city's foodie scene has made something of an epic comeback. From sensational cheeses and meats to the veritable delicacy that is Poffertjes… that's mini pancakes covered in butter and powdered sugar to you and me.

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