60 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands trip planner
Start: Tel Aviv
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Maastricht
— 5 nights
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Oostkapelle
— 5 nights
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Kaatsheuvel
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Enschede
— 7 nights
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Groningen
— 8 nights
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Callantsoog
— 6 nights
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Terschelling
— 4 nights
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Amsterdam
— 22 nights
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End: Tel Aviv
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Maastricht — 5 nights
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Culinary Capital of the Netherlands
With 1,677 national heritage sites, Maastricht is a town rich in history.Do your shopping at Designer Outlet Roermond and Stokstraat. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Maastricht Underground and Ravensbos. Explore Maastricht's surroundings by going to Attractiepark Toverland (in Sevenum), Roermond (Maasnielderbeek & Nationaal Indie-monument) and Raspberry Maxx (in Meijel). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Vrijthof, Head underground at Chalet d'n Observant, go for a walk through Boekhandel Dominicanen, and tour the pleasant surroundings at MergelRijk.
To find traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Maastricht tour itinerary planning website.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Maastricht is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Tel Aviv in December, plan for cooler days in Maastricht, with highs around 9°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Oostkapelle.
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Oostkapelle — 5 nights
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Oostkapelle is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. Escape the urban bustle at Oostkapelle Beach and Wallenroute. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Strandzot beach and Westhove Castle. Venture out of the city with trips to Strand Rockanje (in Rockanje), Vlissingen (Barracuda Sportvisserij, Windorgel Vlissingen, &more) and Ossendrechtse duinen (in Ossendrecht). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve de Manteling, appreciate the extensive heritage of de Graanbeurs Middelburg-Podio del Mondo per l'arte, contemplate the waterfront views at De Kwade Hoek, and admire the landmark architecture of Rijksmonument de Koepoort van Middelburg uit 1735.
For ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Oostkapelle holiday app.
You can drive from Maastricht to Oostkapelle in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Maastricht in December, Oostkapelle is a bit warmer at night with lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kaatsheuvel.
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For ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Oostkapelle holiday app.
You can drive from Maastricht to Oostkapelle in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Maastricht in December, Oostkapelle is a bit warmer at night with lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kaatsheuvel.
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Kaatsheuvel — 2 nights
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Kaatsheuvel is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant, situated along highways N261 and N628. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Efteling. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of St. John's Cathedral and then identify plant and animal life at Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaatsheuvel tour planner.
Traveling by car from Oostkapelle to Kaatsheuvel takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Oostkapelle in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 3°C in Kaatsheuvel. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Enschede.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaatsheuvel tour planner.
Traveling by car from Oostkapelle to Kaatsheuvel takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Oostkapelle in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 3°C in Kaatsheuvel. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Enschede.
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Enschede — 7 nights
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Enschede, also known as Eanske in the local dialect of Twents, is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands in the province of Overijssel and in the Twente region. Do your shopping at De Kaashelden and Atelier- galerie Annemiek Punt. Bring the kids along to Recreatiepark Het Rutbeek and Galerie Nende Kunst. Explore Enschede's surroundings by going to Scooterverhuur Gelderland (in Didam), Zaadmarkt Zutphen-Rijksmonument woonhuis Het Bolwerck uit 1549 (in Zutphen) and Landerij De Park (in Elst). Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Nationaal Park Veluwezoom. Spend the 30th (Fri) exploring nature at Natuurgebied Beekvliet. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Bussloo, pause for some serene contemplation at Basiliek van de Heilige Kruisverheffing, tee off at Golfclub Driene, and browse for treasures at Kringloop Enschede.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Enschede travel route planner.
Drive from Kaatsheuvel to Enschede in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of train and bus. December in Enschede sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Groningen.
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To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Enschede travel route planner.
Drive from Kaatsheuvel to Enschede in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of train and bus. December in Enschede sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Groningen.
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Groningen — 8 nights
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You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Strand Lemmer and De Spokeplas. Discover out-of-the-way places like Groninger Museum and National Park Drentsche Aa. Get out of town with these interesting Groningen side-trips: Fries Museum (in Leeuwarden), The Bare Feet Trail (in Opende) and Rijksmonument Stadhuis Sneek uit 1550-1605 (in Sneek).
Take the guesswork out of planning a Groningen vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Enschede to Groningen in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Groningen are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Callantsoog.
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Take the guesswork out of planning a Groningen vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Enschede to Groningen in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Groningen are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Callantsoog.
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Callantsoog — 6 nights
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Callantsoog is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. Visit De Hege Gerzen and Badstrand Hargen aan Zee for some beach relaxation. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Callantsoog Beach and Strand Camperduin. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Callantsoog: het strand van Bergen aan Zee (in Bergen aan Zee), Schoorlse Duinen (in Schoorl) and Heiloo (Heilooer Forest & Landgoed Ter Coulster). There's much more to do: stroll through Sint Maartenszee Strand, enjoy breathtaking views from Vlietermonument, enjoy the sand and surf at Strand Egmond aan Zee, and look for gifts at Say Cheese Alkmaar.
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Getting from Groningen to Callantsoog by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Terschelling.
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Getting from Groningen to Callantsoog by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Terschelling.
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Terschelling — 4 nights
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One of the Frisian Islands, Terschelling contains a large nature reserve and lives off its tourist appeal.Get outdoors at Groene strand and Terschelling Eilandtuks. Bring the kids along to Dark Sky Park de Boschplaat and Viking TS3 Sleepnetvissen. Next up on the itinerary: stop by De Boekenboer, have fun and explore at Museum 't Behouden Huys, enjoy the sea views from Vuurtoren Brandaris, and examine the collection at Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Terschelling route planning site.
Traveling by car from Callantsoog to Terschelling takes 3.5 hours. In January in Terschelling, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam — 22 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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Room Escape Games and Body Worlds. Step out of the city life by going to The Amstel and Scheveningen Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Rotterdam (Kunstkubus Rotterdam, Markthal, &more), Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), Raaks Halle, &more) and Zandvoort aan Zee (in Zandvoort). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from A'dam Lookout, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip planner.
Take a train from Terschelling to Amsterdam in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow time for the flight 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.
