17 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands travel planner
Start: Dubai
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Amsterdam
— 10 nights
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Groningen
— 3 nights
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Maastricht
— 3 nights
Train to Brussels, Fly to Dubai
End: Dubai
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Amsterdam — 10 nights
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Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Step out of the city life by going to The Amstel and Herengracht. For shopping fun, head to Markthal or Nieuwmarkt. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Erasmus Bridge (in Rotterdam), Otterlo (Klompenpad & Kroller-Muller Museum) and Nieuwe Kerk (in Delft). There's much more to do: visit The Jordaan, examine the collection at Micropia, take a stroll through De 9 Straatjes, and get curious at Body Worlds.
To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Amsterdam vacation planning site.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Amsterdam is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dubai to Amsterdam. Traveling from Dubai in December, expect Amsterdam to be colder, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Groningen.
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Groningen — 3 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Groninger Museum and Fontana Resort Bad Nieuweschans. You'll explore and learn at Fries Museum and Gallery Noord. Get out of town with these interesting Groningen side-trips: Leeuwarden (Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden & Winkelstraat Nieuwe Oosterstraat), Swimfun (in Joure) and De Kasteelhoeve (in Staphorst).
For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Groningen trip website.
You can drive from Amsterdam to Groningen in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Maastricht.
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For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Groningen trip website.
You can drive from Amsterdam to Groningen in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Maastricht.
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Maastricht — 3 nights
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Culinary Capital of the Netherlands
With 1,677 national heritage sites, Maastricht is a town rich in history.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): make a trip to Vrijthof, then take in the pleasant sights at Boekhandel Dominicanen, and then Head underground at Maastricht Underground. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, play a few rounds at Golfbaan Echt-Susteren, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Vuursteenmijn.
For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Maastricht trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Groningen to Maastricht in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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The Netherlands travel guide
Low Country
The Netherlands literally means "Low Country", inspired by the country's low and flat geography, where only about 50 percent of the land exceeds one meter (three feet) above sea level. Since the late 16th century, large, flat land areas called "polders" have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes and protected by dikes, amounting to nearly 17 percent of the country's current land mass. The Netherlands is. This is small, densely populated country lies mainly in Western Europe but also includes three islands in the Caribbean; it's the main constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The European part of the Netherlands borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, sharing maritime borders with Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany. Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam serve as the three largest and most important cities in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the country's capital, while The Hague holds the Dutch seat of government. The port of Rotterdam claims the title as the largest port in Europe, in fact, it's as large as the next three ports combined.
