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YOUR journey
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Wed. Apr 15, 2026
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
THE START OF A SPECIAL JOURNEY
Thu. Apr 16, 2026
- Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.
- Check into the hotel (the official check-in time is at 3:00 p.m.).
- Meet your J² Expert Educator who will accompany you on this journey of learning and memory.
- Enjoy an introductory walking tour through Amsterdam’s alleys and canals and pass by the Royal Palace, situated on the west side of Dam Square, and the famous World War II Monument, a 72-ft concrete conical pillar covered by white travertine stone.
- Glide along the historic canals on a boat cruise while viewing the stunning architecture of the city and learning interesting facts about Amsterdam's history.
- Return to the hotel to freshen up.
- Recalling a World That Was: Participate in a discussion with your Expert Educator as well as an orientation as we begin our journey.
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
LEGACIES OF THE PAST AND A LIVING COMMUNITY
Fri. Apr 17, 2026
- Leave the hotel for a day of exploration and discovery.
- Stop at the statue dedicated to the Dutch dock workers who in 1941 launched a strike to protest Nazi treatment of their Jewish neighbors.
- Pass by the Jewish Quarter (Jodenbuurt), which back in the 16th century was home to the biggest Western-Europe Jewish community, including the Jewish Historical Museum. Explore the creativity and strength of Amsterdam’s Jewish community during its heyday and witness the devastation caused by the Nazi occupation.
- Tour the still-active Portuguese Synagogue, once one of the largest synagogues in Europe and a symbol of the glory of the Sephardi Jewish community in Holland.
- Proceed to Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch Theater); in 1941 the Nazi occupiers condemned this as a “Jewish” theater and used it as a deportation center. Today it is a museum and memorial to the victims of the Nazi era.
- At the Jewish Historical Museum, we will take some time to discuss our experiences today and meet with its director, Emile Schrijver. The museum is located in a former teacher training school that was used during WWII as a rescue place for hundreds of Jewish children who attended a nearby kindergarten.
- Visit the Spinoza Monument, dedicated to one of the greatest philosophers of all time, whose radical theology resulted in his excommunication from the Jewish community.
- Kabbalat Shabbat services at the Liberal Jewish Community, LJG Amsterdam, led by Rabbi Menno Ten Brink.
- Communal Shabbat dinner with local congregants OR festive Shabbat dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
AMSTERDAM IN TRANSITION
Sat. Apr 18, 2026
- Visit the Anne Frank House, where you will learn about the girl behind the legend while exploring the offices and "secret annex" where Anne Frank, her family, and others spent 23 months hiding from the Nazis.
- Conversation with a scholar from the Anne Frank House.
- Discover some of the many hiding places in the center of Amsterdam and learn about the Jews that found refuge there.
- Guided exploration of Amsterdam's Mother of All Markets, the Albert Cuypmarkt, followed by lunch on own.
- Tour of the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands which tells the story of 800 years of Dutch history, from 1200 to now. Take the opportunity to admire world-famous masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Israëls, and many more.
- Come together to usher out Shabbat with a group havdalah.
- Enjoy an evening out to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
POSTCARD FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Sun. Apr 19, 2026
- The most beautiful spring garden in the world! Explore the Keukenhof and see the thousands of the spring flowers so bright they illuminate the sky. (Only in spring)
- Visit Kinderdijk, a UNESCO world heritage site. Dive into a world of windmills, water, and willpower. The canals, mills and pumping stations of Kinderdijk have kept our feet dry for over 700 years. Board the tour boat, step inside the museum mills and discover the personal stories of the millers.
- Return to Amsterdam.
- The "Famous" Amsterdam Red Light District - The Female Perspective: The city of Amsterdam struggles already for years with challenges and questions about legal prostitution and women's rights. Join one of our local female guides for an in-depth walking tour.
- Festive farewell dinner.
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
TAKING IT ALL BACK HOME
Mon. Apr 20, 2026
- Check out of your hotel.
- Travel back to the US.
- OR
- Continue your journey with us to an additional European destination.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,295
Cost p/p in single room
$5,255
Amsterdam: Radisson Blu City Center
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Standard room
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 4 nights' accommodations.
- 4 days of touring with an J² Expert Educator and a local guide.
- 1.5 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Daily breakfast & 3 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Amsterdam.
- Airport transfers.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 20 and more participants traveling to Amsterdam: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): J² Expert Educator: $12 | Local Guide: $10 | Driver: $5. Amounts are per day per person.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C’s). These T&C’s apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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