Three days in Amsterdam with the Zaanse Schans windmills, Utrecht on the way south, Rotterdam's architecture, then Delft and The Hague before flying home from Schiphol.
7 days, 43 stopsBalanced paceApr to Jun, SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The Rijksmuseum, De Pijp and the Van Gogh Museum
Dutch masters in the morning, herring and stroopwafels at the market, Van Gogh after lunch and dinner by Leidseplein.
Check the weekday. Albert Cuyp Market is closed on Sundays.
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9:00 AMBook aheadRijksmuseumArrive for your booked start time and allow about 2.5 hours. The museum opens daily at 9 AM, holidays included.About 2 hours 30 min here
Adult, 2026: €25 (about $28) · Adult, visits from 2027: €26.50 (about $30) · Book a time slot
11:45 AMAlbert Cuyp MarketGraze the stalls for raw herring and a fresh stroopwafel. The market runs Monday to Saturday; on Sundays eat in De Pijp instead.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 15 min
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1:30 PMBook aheadVan Gogh MuseumTickets are sold for a set date and time only, and under 18s go free. Allow about 2 hours for the collection.About 2 hours 15 min here
Adult, online price from: €25 (about $28) · Book a time slot online
3:45 PMMuseumpleinRest on the lawns between the museums and look across to the Concertgebouw before heading into the park.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 15 min
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4:15 PMOptionalVondelparkStroll the paths and ponds of the city's best-known park; in summer its open-air theater stages free shows.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 20 min
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6:00 PMLeidsepleinEat around the square, where restaurants range from dim sum to fusion, then catch a show in the theater district.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadRijksmuseum (day 1), Van Gogh Museum (day 1), Anne Frank House (day 2), Dom Tower, Utrecht (day 4), Mauritshuis, The Hague (day 6): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Keep tickets handySave your museum tickets on your phone before heading out, and carry any discount card used to book them.
Tap in and outOn trains, trams and buses, tap a contactless card or phone to check in and tap the same one to check out. Card fares are second class.
Check your train typeThe fast Intercity direct between Schiphol and Rotterdam needs a supplement on top of your fare; other trains do not.
Watch for bikesLook both ways before crossing cycle lanes, and keep walking and luggage out of the bike paths.
Expect a tourist taxAmsterdam hotels and rentals charge guests a city tourist tax based on the room price, so check whether your rate includes it.
Pack for rainBring a raincoat and waterproof shoes for walking days; rain can interrupt outdoor plans in any season.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay three nights in Amsterdam's canal ring, then three in central Rotterdam near Centraal, so every day trip starts at the station.
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Plan last checked Nov 3, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
