TRIP TO AMSTERDAM

1. A TRIP TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Trip Duration:- (26th OCT to 29th OCT 2010) TANVEER NAWAZ

2. INTRODUCTION Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. The city, which had a population (including suburbs) of 1.36 million on 1 January 2008, comprises the northern part of the Randstad, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of around 6.7 million. The city is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies, including Philips and ING, are based in the city. In 2010, Amsterdam was ranked 13th globally on quality of living by Mercer, and previously ranked 3rd in innovation by 2thinknow in the Innovation Cities Index 2009.

3. Day 1 (26-10-10) Ludhiana to New-Delhi by Bus Fare- Rs 410 New-Delhi Bus Stand to IGI Airport by Cab Fare- Rs 300

4. AIRLINE BOOKING New Delhi - Amsterdam 26 Oct' 10 [-] Flight Details Aeroflot SU534 New Delhi (DEL) IGI Airport, Terminal - 3 02:15,Thu 26 Oct' 10 Moscow (SVO) Sheremetyevo, Terminal - D 06:25,Thu 26 Oct' 10 Equipment: Boeing 767-300/300Er | Class: Economy | Non Refundable Change planes at Moscow Time between flights: 4hr 05min Connecting flight departs from different Terminal Aeroflot SU229 Moscow (SVO) Sheremetyevo, Terminal - E 10:30,Thu26 Oct' 10 Amsterdam (AMS) Schiphol 12:00,Thu26 Oct' 10 Equipment: Airbus A320-100/200 | Class: Economy | Non Refundable Total Duration: 14hr 15min

5. AIRLINE BOOKING Amsterdam - New Delhi 29 Oct' 10 [-] Flight Details Aeroflot SU228 Amsterdam (AMS) Schiphol 23:40,Sun 29 Oct' 10 Moscow (SVO) Sheremetyevo, Terminal - E 04:50,Mon 30 Oct' 10 Equipment: Airbus A319 | Class: Economy | Non Refundable Change planes at Moscow Time between flights: 11hr 30min Connecting flight departs from different Terminal Aeroflot SU533 Moscow (SVO) Sheremetyevo, Terminal - D 16:20,Mon 30 Oct' 10 New Delhi (DEL) IGI Airport, Terminal - 3 00:50,Tue 31 Oct' 10 Equipment: Boeing 767-300/300Er | Class: Economy | Non Refundable Total Duration: 20hr 40min

6. Total fare Rs.26,318 per adult all incl. Aeroflot Fare Break-up Base Fare Adult x 1 Rs.11,000 Taxes & Fees Adult x 1 Rs.15,428 Total Rs.26,318

7. Hotel Booking Novotel Amsterdam Airport Sloterweg 299, 1171 VB Badhoevedorp

8. ACCOMODATION Available room from 26 OCT 2010, to 29 OCT 2010, for 3 nights Room type Standard Room with 1 double bed Reservation Prices are per room for 3 nights. Included in room price: 6 % VAT. Not included in room price: 6 % Non refundable • Breakfast included Single occupancy INR 16435.52 Source- http://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/amsterdam-airport.html?aid=306395;label=airport-AMS-nl-fdp6HFsqmIs0eWlkp5wEjwS4499015879;sid=a9da2ff324a30599726cd4ab4311563f;checkin=2010-11-25;checkout=2010-11-28;show_room=RD1026415

9. Day 2 (27-10-10) City Tour 2.5-hr Amsterdam city tour with Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge, canals, Albert Cuyp Market, stop at diamond factory. Includes 1-hr cruise along Amsterdam's famous canals. From INR 10,000. After this tour hired a Bicycle at INR 2000 for One Day and went to Old City Church and Red Light District. Source http://www.viator.com/popups/priceAvailCal.jspa?code=2550LIN1A&tourGradeCode=CITYCR&productType=SIC&id=1010&listDate=2010-11-01&setLocale=en&browseDir=FW

10. After returning from bike tour went to Kop van Jut restaurant in a TCA taxi worth INR 2000 and enjoyed a happy meal. Source- http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g188590-d1515986-Reviews-Kop_van_Jut-Amsterdam_Noord_Holland.html

11. DAY 3 (28-10-10) Booked a ticket for joy ride tour worth INR 1200 and enjoyed a city tour. Source- http://www.joyridetours.nl/booking.php?start=1

12. Then booked a TCA taxi worth INR 8000 and visited The Resistance Museum and Van Ghough Museum. Source- http://www.tripadvisor.in/Travel-g188590-s304/Amsterdam:The-Netherlands:Taxis.And.Rental.Cars.html

13. During night went to Red Light District, had a wonderful time, enjoyed a delicious non.veg meal with alcohol. Also experienced the night life in Red Light District while walking on the streets. Source- http://www.amsterdam.info/red-light-district/

14. Day 4 (29-11-10) Booked a TCA taxi worth INR 8000 and went to Albert CyupThere are over 300 stalls and goods range from fresh produce, to clothes, to odds and ends, with prices among the cheapest in Amsterdam. The market is located in the Pijp district, surrounded by many pleasant cafes and small shops) did some shopping and enjoyed a delicious cheese. Source- http://www.amsterdam.info/shopping/albert_cuypmarkt/

15. Then went to MagereBrug (The famous skinny bridge across the river Amstel and opposite of the Carré theatre, is an Old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe (balanced) bridge). in the same taxi and had a lovely sight seeing and happy time in a boat. Source- http://www.amsterdam.info/sights/magere_brug/

16. Then came back to hotel, had dinner , packed my luggage and went to the Schipol Airport in a taxi provided by Hotel and took a flight for India. Total Fare Flight INR 26318 Hotel INR 16435 Transportation INR 36915 Food INR 37400 Shopping INR 18200 Total INR 1,35,368

17. Amsterdam photos

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