60 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands trip itinerary planner
Start: Port Elizabeth
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Amsterdam
— 20 nights
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Leeuwarden
— 10 nights
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Bus to Den Oever, Busstation, Taxi to Den Helder, Veerhaven, Ferry to Texel
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Texel
— 7 nights
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Terschelling
— 3 nights
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Arnhem
— 7 nights
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Maastricht
— 7 nights
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Kaatsheuvel
— 5 nights
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Fly to Port Elizabeth
End: Port Elizabeth
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Amsterdam — 20 nights
Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Discover out-of-the-way places like Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Food Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), Grote Markt, &more), Rotterdam (Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Markthal, &more) and Utrecht (Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum), Canals area, &more). There's still lots to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Body Worlds, enjoy breathtaking views from A'dam Lookout, and make a trip to Museum Quarter.
For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip planner.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Amsterdam is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Port Elizabeth to Amsterdam. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Port Elizabeth in March; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 11°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Leeuwarden.
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Leeuwarden — 10 nights
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Leeuwarden, Stadsfries: Liwwadden) is a city and municipality with a population of 108,249 in Friesland in the Netherlands. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Groninger Museum and De Wachter. Get out of town with these interesting Leeuwarden side-trips: Groningen (Noorderlicht Photogallery, Art Gallery Erik Zwezerijnen, &more), Klooster-wandeling Aduard (in Aduard) and Museum De Buitenplaats (in Eelde). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Fries Museum, explore the activities along The Wadden Sea, make a trip to Koren- En Mosterdmolen de Verwachting, and learn about all things military at Bunkermuseum.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Leeuwarden driving holiday planning app.
Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. April in Leeuwarden sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Texel.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Leeuwarden driving holiday planning app.
Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. April in Leeuwarden sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Texel.
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Texel — 7 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Ecomare and Waddeneiland Texel. Venture out of the city with trips to Floratuin (in Julianadorp), Callantsoog Beach (in Callantsoog) and Redding museum, Den Helder (in Den Helder).
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Texel trip planner.
Getting from Leeuwarden to Texel by combination of bus, taxi, and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry. In April in Texel, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the bus to Terschelling.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Texel trip planner.
Getting from Leeuwarden to Texel by combination of bus, taxi, and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry. In April in Texel, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the bus to Terschelling.
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Terschelling — 3 nights
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One of the Frisian Islands, Terschelling contains a large nature reserve and lives off its tourist appeal.Explore hidden gems such as Wrakkenmuseum and Viking TS3 Sleepnetvissen. There's still lots to do: cruise along Terschelling Eilandtuks, steep yourself in history at Drenkelingenhuisje Terschelling, examine the collection at Landbouwmuseum en Kinderboerderij 't Hooivak, and look for gifts at De Boekenboer.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Terschelling trip planner.
You can take a bus from Texel to Terschelling in 2 hours. In April, daytime highs in Terschelling are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Arnhem.
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Arnhem — 7 nights
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Little Hague of the East
Arnhem is known mostly for its John Frost Bridge, which the British tried to secure during World War II. The operation was significant enough to be the subject of a movie, "A Bridge Too Far." Many who go to Arnhem do so for its historical museums, war monuments, museum of modern art, and the Burgers' zoo.Explore hidden gems such as Burgers' Zoo and Safaripark and Nederlands Openluchtmuseum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Arnhem: Museum MORE (in Gorssel), De Proosdij (in Deventer) and Kroller-Muller Museum (in Otterlo). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Paleis Het Loo, brush up on your military savvy at Airborne at the bridge, examine the collection at Historisch Centrum Overijssel, and relax and rejuvenate at Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands.
For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Arnhem online travel route planner.
Take a train from Terschelling to Arnhem in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Arnhem can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Maastricht.
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Nijmegen, Epe, Paleis Het Loo, Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands, Informatiecentrum De Polen van Driel
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Maastricht — 7 nights
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Culinary Capital of the Netherlands
With 1,677 national heritage sites, Maastricht is a town rich in history.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Boekhandel Dominicanen and Bottle Distillery. Venture out of the city with trips to Eindhoven (St. Catharinakerk & 100 Watt Brewery), Basiliek Onze Lieve Vrouw van het Heilig Hart (in Sittard) and Streekboerderij Daniken (in Geleen). Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Maastricht Underground, make a trip to Grottentocht Valkenburg, take some stellar pictures from Uitzichtpunt Sint Pietersberg, and examine the collection at Limburgs Museum.
To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Maastricht trip planning website.
You can drive from Arnhem to Maastricht in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Kaatsheuvel.
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Kaatsheuvel — 5 nights
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Kaatsheuvel is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant, situated along highways N261 and N628. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Efteling and Het Noordbrabants Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Kaatsheuvel side-trips: Dordrecht (Grote Kerk & Park Merwestein), Den Bosch (Drakenfontein & Natuurgebied De Moerputten) and World Heritage Kinderdijk (in Kinderdijk). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Cathedral, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Stadsbrouwerij Tilburg, appreciate the history behind Guy Gibson Memorial, and don't miss a visit to Duvelhok.
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Traveling by car from Maastricht to Kaatsheuvel takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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You can plan Kaatsheuvel trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Traveling by car from Maastricht to Kaatsheuvel takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough 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.
