Aug 4 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
August 4, 2019
Outline……
- Final breakfast on the Magni – said good-bye to Brian
- Disembarkation – up to sun deck, across to another ship, down to dock.
- Changed mind about taxi and walked to hotel.
- Check in at NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel KrasnaposkyRoom not ready so hotel stored our bagsAlan purchased 48 hour City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop On – Hop Off tickets online which included both bus and canal boat.Found office on the way to hotel and downloaded app on their Wi-Fi
- Walked back to Central Station and boarded canal boat for green line. Rode full loop 2 hrs. 20 minutes
- After bathroom break and some shopping at a Delft Blue shop and a cheese shop (and tasting), we walked to the Central Station Hop On bus stop.
- Got off at Gassan Diamonds for a free 30 minute tour of the diamond cutting and polishing process. This included seeing diamonds of a variety of sizes and cuts with prices ranging from around 500 to 50,000 euros. Also saw and touched Rolex watches, rings with diamonds & other precious stones.
- Hopped back on bus and rode back to Central Station
Walked back to hotel
- Rest
- Dinner at LaZiccola del Paciocone – pizza with pork sausage, smoked mozzarella and turnip tops.
- Walked around Dam Square window shopping. Gay Pride ending concert in square in front of palace.
- Mash
Sonya: Amsterdam – So on your disembarkation, you’ll need to make your way to the hotel. There will be plenty of taxis available and this will be the most efficient way to go. Then you’ll basically have a full afternoon to explore here! I would maybe recommend a walking tour or a 48 hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus & Canal ticket! It’s a nice way to get acquainted with the city! There is also a great Jewish Quarter/Anne Frank Walking Tour you would probably enjoy!
