Day 1

After arriving at Schiphol Airport, you’ll take the quick 15–20 minute train ride into Amsterdam Centraal and make your way to the Hotel Jakarta to check in and settle into your room. With the afternoon open, head out for a relaxed walk or bike ride through the charming streets and canals of the Jordaan neighborhood, soaking up its galleries, cafés, and quiet corners. As evening falls, enjoy dinner at Café Restaurant De Reiger, a cozy spot that captures the warmth and character of the city.

Day 2

Begin the day with an early visit to the Rijksmuseum, arriving ahead of the crowds to enjoy its masterpieces in a quieter atmosphere. From there, wander over to the nearby Van Gogh Museum for an afternoon immersed in the artist’s vibrant world. When you’re ready for a break, unwind with a gentle stroll through Vondelpark before heading to Brasserie van Baerle for dinner. As night settles in, end the evening on the water with a canal tour aboard an eco-friendly boat company such as Those Dam Boat Guys or Sebi Boat Tours.

Day 3

Begin the day with a visit to the Anne Frank House, taking time to reflect on its powerful history. In the afternoon, join a walking food tour with a group like Hungry Birds or Withlocals to sample local flavors and meet the people behind them. If time allows afterward, enjoy a leisurely stroll through De Negen Straatjes, exploring its boutiques and canal views. For dinner, settle in at Vinkeles for an elegant evening meal, then make your way to A’DAM Lookout to watch the sun set over the city.

Day 4

Spend the day on a guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside with a company such as We Bike Amsterdam, pedaling past windmills, stopping at cheese farms, and exploring small villages like Broek in Waterland or Marken. After returning to the city in the early evening, unwind with a relaxed dinner at Scheepskameel.

Day 5

Begin the morning at the STRAAT Museum, taking in its expansive collection of graffiti and street art. In the afternoon, continue your cultural exploration at the Stedelijk Museum, where contemporary art and design fill the galleries, then enjoy a relaxed stroll across the Museumplein. For dinner, head to The Seafood Bar before ending the day with an evening performance at the Concertgebouw.

Day 6

Take the short 15-minute train ride to Haarlem and begin your visit at the Frans Hals Museum, where the city’s artistic heritage comes to life. Spend the afternoon wandering along Haarlem’s canals, slipping into quiet courtyards, and browsing its boutique shops. In the evening, return to Amsterdam and enjoy dinner at Restaurant 21.

Day 7

Begin the morning with a train ride to Lisse, connecting through Schiphol, to spend a few unhurried hours wandering the blooming pathways of Keukenhof Gardens during their spring season. When you’re ready to move on, continue by train to The Hague, a journey of about forty-five minutes, and check into an eco-minded stay such as the Court Garden Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Peace Palace and the International Court of Justice, taking time to stroll through the peaceful gardens that surround them. As evening settles in, enjoy dinner at Villa Coucou.

Day 8

Start the morning at the Mauritshuis, taking time to admire masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring. Late in the morning, catch the short train ride to Delft and spend the early afternoon exploring Royal Delft pottery, the Old Church, and the town’s postcard-worthy canals. Enjoy lunch in Delft before returning to The Hague later in the day, and, if time permits, fit in a visit to the Kunstmuseum. In the evening, head to Catch by Simonis for dinner.

Day 9

Take the morning train to Rotterdam, a quick thirty-minute ride, and check into a sustainable hotel such as Hotel Pincoffs or Room Mate Bruno. Once settled, spend time exploring the city’s striking architecture at the Markthal and Cube Houses before walking or biking along the Maas riverfront. If you have extra time, stop by the Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot, the world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Parkheuvel.

Day 10

Begin the morning at Het Nieuwe Instituut, exploring its exhibitions on design and architecture, then enjoy a relaxed brunch at Spirit Rotterdam. Depending on your departure time, take a final stroll through one of the city’s green spaces, such as Kralingse Bos, before catching the train to Schiphol Airport, a journey of under an hour.