Social Events and Excursion ProgramsAmsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colourful cities in the world. Where else do you find so many places of interest, famous museums, cosy pubs and fun shops and (flower) markets? Amsterdam’s historical charm is just one face of this dynamic modern city. The splendour of its waterside buildings blends with a sophisticated business environment, to create one of Europe’s most popular destinations.Amsterdam’s cosmopolitan outlook is also reflected in the wealth of its international cuisine For more information: http://www.holland.com/amsterdam/gb/ Excursion programs For the duration of the congress an attractive excursion programme has been developed to make your stay in Amsterdam a memorable one. The Organizing Committee is very pleased that a partner/spouse programma was developed. Traditional Holland
First a visit the Zaanse Schans with the wonderful open air museum; catch a glimpse of how the Dutch lived before the industrialization. Continue to Volendam and explore this fantastic old-fashioned fisherman village. After lunch take a boat trip to the Marken island village and on your way back to Amsterdam visit the quaint village of Monnickendam. Cost per person incl. lunch with coffee/tea and two soft drinks per person included € 70. Biking Roundtrip Thursday June 12th 2008, time: 10:00-16:00 hrs. Travel first to Broek in Waterland to enjoy the good life among our northern farmers. Then continue on your bikes to Edam, an enchanting old cheese village. Here you will have lunch and after lunch hop back on your bikes for a short trip to return the bikes and take the bus back to Amsterdam. Cost per person incl. lunch with coffee/tea and two soft drinks per person included € 70. Explore the Redlight District of Amsterdam; "A Window shopping Experience" Thursday June 12th 2008, time 22:00 - .......hrs. Meet at the Krasnapolsky Hotel, Dam Square, and walk from there. On your way have a traditional Dutch Genever at Wynand and Fokkinck. After that there will be enough courage to explore the Red Light District and peep into the windows to admire the beautiful gables in the oldest parts of Amsterdam. Costs per person € 30. Canal boat tour RAI-City Center vv. Friday June 13th 2008, time 14:00 - 16:30 hrs. Included in the accompanying persons fee. The boat tour starts from the RAI Congress Center after lunch time. It will pass several very famous spots of Amsterdam and will return to the RAI.
If you like to visit the world famous traditional museums, we recommend you to book an e-ticket in advance. With an e-ticket you will be avoiding queuing (you can walk straight to the entrance) and you can choose your time. Book at www.vangoghmuseum.nl, www.rijksmuseum.nl or www.annefrank.org.
In case you would like to stay over for the weekend, we recommend the “I Amsterdam card”. It includes free access to most museums (does not prevent queuing), free use of public transport in Amsterdam and many discounts. Cost of the I Amsterdam card are € 33,- for 24 hours, € 43 for 48 hours. Available at the Amsterdam tourist office at the Central Station, at the Airport, at the Leidseplein (city center) and also via internet www.iamsterdamcard.com |