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Netherlands

Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn, Rotterdam

Duration
6 Days
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Amsterdam + Zaanse Schans
6D

Estimated Budget

USD 1,500–2,180 per person

A broad mid-range estimate — not a fixed package price.

Day 1

Amsterdam

  • Arrive in Amsterdam
  • Dam Square
  • Canal area
  • Jordaan
  • Evening canal walk

Day 2

Amsterdam

  • Rijksmuseum
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Vondelpark
  • De Pijp
  • Albert Cuyp Market

Day 3

Zaanse Schans

  • Travel to Zaanse Schans
  • Windmills
  • Traditional houses
  • Cheese experience
  • Return to Amsterdam

Day 4

Giethoorn

  • Travel to Giethoorn
  • Village canals
  • Boat ride
  • Walk through the village
  • Countryside views

Day 5

Rotterdam

  • Travel to Rotterdam
  • Markthal
  • Cube Houses
  • Erasmus Bridge
  • Rotterdam waterfront

Day 6

Amsterdam

  • Canal cruise
  • Shopping
  • Café hopping
  • Free city exploration
  • Departure

Shopping Recommendations

  • Dutch cheese
  • stroopwafels
  • Delftware
  • tulip souvenirs
  • local design products

Food Recommendations

  • Stroopwafels
  • poffertjes
  • bitterballen
  • Dutch pancakes
  • fries
  • cheese

Note

The Netherlands combines canals, historic villages, cycling culture and modern architecture.

Travel Tip

Take care when walking and cycling around busy Amsterdam streets.

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