8 days in Amsterdam 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: The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights), &more) and Grote Markt (in Haarlem). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, take a stroll through Red Light District, stop by The Jordaan, and get to know the resident critters at ARTIS.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam route planner.

If you are flying in from Bahrain, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. August in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.