18 days in Benelux Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Keukenhof (in Lisse), Haarlem (Teylers Museum, Frans Hals Museum, &more) and The Tulip Barn (in Hillegom). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, make a trip to Leiden Square (Leidseplein), see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market.

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Melbourne, Australia to Amsterdam is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Melbourne in April, with highs in Amsterdam at 15°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Delft.

Delft is a town rich in tradition and provides a lovely alternative to the bustling more popular cities.

Change things up with these side-trips from Delft: Wassenaar (Duinrell Amusement Park & Lentevreugd) and Leiden (Molenmuseum de Valk & De Burcht). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Church, admire the landmark architecture of Wassenaar, Zuid-Holland, make a trip to Markt, and pause for some serene contemplation at Nieuwe Kerk.

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Delft takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rotterdam.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rotterdam: Efteling (in Kaatsheuvel), Park Merwestein (in Dordrecht) and World Heritage Kinderdijk (in Kinderdijk). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Euromast, snap pictures at Erasmus Bridge, see the interesting displays at Kijk-Kubus, and don't miss a visit to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

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Rotterdam is just a stone's throw from Delft. In April in Rotterdam, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Utrecht.

As one of the Netherland's largest university towns, Utrecht is bursting with young energy.

On the 28th (Fri), enjoy breathtaking views from Dom Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Cathedral Domkerk, examine the collection at Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum), then examine the collection at Museum Speelklok, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Canals area. On your second day here, admire the landmark architecture of Arnhem Central Station, explore the different monuments and memorials at Airborne Cemetery, and then examine the collection at Airborne Museum at Hartenstein.

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You can drive from Rotterdam to Utrecht in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April in Utrecht, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Amsterdam.

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You can drive from Utrecht to Amsterdam in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.