
Tailor Made Rail
Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday

Beautifully set within a network of attractive canals and lovely merchants’ houses, Amsterdam is the perfect short break destination by rail.
Your holiday begins at the beautifully restored London St Pancras International. Board the Eurostar service for the direct high-speed journey to Amsterdam in less than 4 hours, relaxing in your spacious Standard Premier Class seat with a light meal and drinks. On arrival at Amsterdam's Centraal station make your way to the stylish, highly-rated Hotel Estherea (4 star) on one of Amsterdam's attractive canals, your hotel for the next three nights.
Explore Amsterdam on foot along the enchanting network of canals or take to the water on a Dutch barge (payable locally). Visit the colourful markets including the pretty flower market, stroll the Vondelpark, see the Anne Frank House (payable locally), or seek out quarters such as the Jordaan and the Pijp. The Museum Quarter offers cultural highlights including the fabulous Van Gogh museum.
A further day at leisure to make the most of the city, or simply amble across the criss-cross of bridges and canals from bar to café and soak up Amsterdam's truly relaxing atmosphere.
After a leisurely breakfast there is time for last-minute shopping or a stroll before making your way to Centraal station, on foot or by taxi (payable locally). Board the direct Eurostar service home, relaxing with a light meal and drinks before arrival into London St Pancras.