5 days in Amsterdam Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery or KochxBos Art Gallery. Get in touch with nature at Scheveningen Beach and Hoge Veluwe National Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Wijn & Kaas speciaalzaak (in Edam) and Zandvoort aan Zee (in Zandvoort). There's still lots to do: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House).

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.