8 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands route planner
Start: Cairo
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Amsterdam
— 2 nights
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Marken
— 1 night
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Leiden
— 1 night
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Rotterdam
— 1 night
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Amsterdam
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Cairo
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Amsterdam — 2 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.Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum and then wander the streets of The Jordaan. On the next day, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam day trip planning site.
Cairo, Egypt to Amsterdam is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Cairo in May: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 20°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Marken.
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Marken — 1 night
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Marken is a village with a population of 1,810 in the municipality of Waterland in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. On the 7th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Nederlands Vesting Museum, steep yourself in history at Forteiland Pampus, then look for gifts at Simonehoeve, then enjoy the sea views from Paard van Marken, and finally trek along Flood Walk 1916.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Marken trip planner.
Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Marken takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Marken can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Leiden.
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To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Marken trip planner.
Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Marken takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Marken can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Leiden.
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Leiden — 1 night
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Museum City
Located in the flower-growing district, Leiden has been called the most beautiful city in the Netherlands.On the 8th (Mon), learn more about the world around you at Naturalis Biodiversity Center, then admire the natural beauty at Keukenhof, and then get in on the family fun at Tikibad.
To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Leiden trip planner.
Traveling by car from Marken to Leiden takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Leiden are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Rotterdam.
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Rotterdam — 1 night
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Manhattan on the Maas
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.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, then ponder the world of politics at Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights), then admire the masterpieces at Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace), and finally don't miss a visit to Rotterdam Centraal Station.
To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Rotterdam trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Leiden to Rotterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Rotterdam are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam — 2 nights
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Venice of the North
Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then walk around Vondelpark, then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and finally explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Grote Markt, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), then hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip site.
Traveling by car from Rotterdam to Amsterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip site.
Traveling by car from Rotterdam to Amsterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Fri) before leaving for 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.
