Tour & Travel Packages to Amsterdam

Amsterdam Channels. The amount of water in Amsterdam can amaze almost everyone. Because of great number of channels (the exact number is 165) some people call the city North Venice. The main channels are Singel, Heren-, Keizer- and Prinzengracht, which flow through the centre of Amsterdam. Not far from the station and Damrak firms, that organize boat excursions across the channels, are located. The only thing that differs them from each other is the length of queues.

Amsterdam Arena. Amsterdam Arena is worth visiting not only for football fans: in summer at this place such well-known bands as Rolling Stones or U2 make their performances. You also can enjoy the manner of play of famous football club 'Ajax', of course if only you are not so unlucky to arrive to Amsterdam during their summer or winter pause. By the way for real fans of 'Ajax' there is a big shop, where one can buy various goods with the emblem of the favorite club.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is located in an enormous building in the centre of Amsterdam. The museum has four stores; one of them is completely devoted to the history of Amsterdam. Visitors are greeted by skillfully wax-made figures of numerous European celebrities, sportsmen, culture workers and members of royal family. There is a hall with double-people of Hollywood stars and another one with figures of history-making persons, such as Gandhi or Einstein. If you want to have a chance to stand really close to your idol, this place is what you need! And don't forget to take a photo camera with you, funny photos are guaranteed to be made.

The station building. The station building in Amsterdam was built in 1889 and at first it was used as station for transportations of goods. It was projected by a well-known at those times architect Kaupers, who also planned the building of the Rijksmuseum. The foundation consists of 8 687 wooden posts, because the building is located in a very damp place. The original construction of building was constantly changed because of endlessly growing quantity of transport. Not long ago the front of the station building was restored and today everyone can enjoy its beauty and magnificence.

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Airport Address: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, PO Box 7501, 1118 ZG Schiphol, The Netherlands
Distance and Location: The airport is located 15km (9 miles) southwest of Amsterdam
Airport Website: www.schiphol.nl
Airport E-mail: info@schiphol.nl or via the airport's website
Airport Telephone: (0)900 7244 7465 (Netherlands only) or (0)20 794 0800
Country Code: 31
Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 1