Going Dutch: Time for a river cruise and walking tour in 24-hour Amsterdam break

Less than twenty four hours in Amsterdam allowed Denise O’Donoghue enough time for a brief visit on board a river cruiser, a walking tour of the city, and the chance to admire the facilities at Schipol airport.

IT’S hard to refuse a holiday, even if it only lasts a few short hours. Recently I was invited to Amsterdam to experience a taste of a luxury cruise ship and, although the adventure would last less than a day and involve a very early start, I couldn’t say no. And so, I hit the road before dawn to spend a few hours in a city I had never visited before.