15 days in Amsterdam & Rotterdam Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get a sense of the local culture at Van Gogh Museum and The Jordaan. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Dom Tower and Portuguese Synagogue. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Fotodok (in Utrecht), Franeker (Museum Martena & KunstKamer Franeker) and Aalsmeer (Gallerie Sous-Terre & Flower Art Museum). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, get curious at Body Worlds, and explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

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Amman, Jordan to Amsterdam is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Amman in February; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 7°C and lows reach 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Fri) before leaving for Rotterdam.

Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Louwman Museum The Hague. Appreciate the collections at Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace) and Kunstkubus Rotterdam. Get out of town with these interesting Rotterdam side-trips: Leiden (Molenmuseum de Valk, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, &more), Eindhoven (Bottle Distillery, Philips Museum, &more) and Van Gogh Village Nuenen (in Nuenen). And it doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at Markthal, sample the tasty concoctions at La Trappe Brouwerij, Proeflokaal en Kloosterwinkel, see the interesting displays at Museum De pont, and browse the range of quality goods at De Bijenkorf Rotterdam.

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You can drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdam in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.