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Dutch Cities, Canals and Design

Eight nights of art, Dutch daily life and striking buildings by the water.

  1. 1Amsterdam
  2. 2Zaanse Schans
  3. 3Utrecht
  4. 4Delft
  5. 5The Hague
  6. 6Rotterdam
  7. 7Kinderdijk

From, per person~US$2,650

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Best May to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend eight nights across comfortable hotels in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam. See art, windmills and modern buildings by the water, with time for long lunches and your own plans while private transfers take you between places.

Length
8 nights
Route
Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam…
Best time
May to Sep
Ideal for
Curious travellers wanting to see more on their first visit

Why you'll love it

  1. Eight nights across three different Dutch cities
  2. Private canal cruise in Amsterdam
  3. Utrecht's canals and meals beside the water
  4. Visit to a Delft pottery workshop
  5. Mauritshuis paintings with a private guide
  6. Kinderdijk windmills and Rotterdam's modern buildings

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Amsterdam

    Meet your driver at Schiphol Airport and settle into your Amsterdam hotel. Rest for the day or take a short walk around the neighbourhood.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam's Canal Belt
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–50 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Walks and a Canal Cruise

    Start with a private guided walk through the Canal Belt and Jordaan. Take a long lunch break, then enjoy a private 90-minute boat ride on the canals.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam's Canal Belt
    • Getting there: Guided walking with breaks; private boat, 90 minutes

  3. Day 3

    Visit the Windmills

    Travel to Zaanse Schans with a private driver and go inside one of its windmills. Return to Amsterdam after lunch and spend the afternoon as you wish.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam's Canal Belt
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 30–45 minutes each way

  4. Day 4

    Art Before Utrecht

    Visit the Rijksmuseum at your booked entry time, then leave Amsterdam after lunch. Check into your Utrecht hotel and take an easy evening walk beside the Oudegracht canal.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with local charm in central Utrecht
    • Getting there: Private local museum transfer, approximately 15–25 minutes; Amsterdam to Utrecht, 45–75 minutes

  5. Day 5

    Explore Utrecht on Foot

    Take an easy morning walk with a private guide to see Utrecht's canalside wharves, lanes and cathedral area. The afternoon is free for cafés, shopping or a rest at your hotel.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with local charm in central Utrecht
    • Getting there: Local walking, with frequent stops

  6. Day 6

    Delft Before Rotterdam

    Travel to Delft to visit a pottery workshop and explore the old town. Take your time over lunch, then continue to Rotterdam and check into your hotel beside the water.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with a focus on design beside Rotterdam's waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car: Utrecht to Delft, 60–80 minutes; Delft to Rotterdam, 25–40 minutes

  7. Day 7

    See Paintings in The Hague

    Visit the Mauritshuis with a private guide, with time to enjoy the paintings and no second museum planned. Have lunch in The Hague and walk around the centre before returning to Rotterdam.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with a focus on design beside Rotterdam's waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 30–45 minutes each way

  8. Day 8

    Windmills and Rotterdam Buildings

    Visit Kinderdijk in the morning, with admission included and time to walk along the windmill paths. Return for lunch, then take a short private walk to see Rotterdam's central buildings and enjoy a free evening.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with a focus on design beside Rotterdam's waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car to Kinderdijk, approximately 35–50 minutes each way; afternoon walking

  9. Day 9

    Return to Schiphol

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to Schiphol Airport. Leave extra time for traffic and aim to arrive around three hours before your international flight.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer from Rotterdam, approximately 60–90 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam's Canal Belt
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 54-star hotel with local charm in central Utrecht
  3. 3 nights · days 6 to 84-star hotel with a focus on design beside Rotterdam's waterfront

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in 4-star boutique and design-focused hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast and hotel city taxes
  • Private airport transfers and transfers between cities
  • Private cars for planned countryside and city visits
  • Private guided walks in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam
  • Private 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise
  • Rijksmuseum entry
  • Mauritshuis entry and a private guide
  • Visit to a Delft pottery workshop
  • Kinderdijk visitor entry and entry to one Zaanse Schans windmill

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Personal spending and optional activities
  • Transport during free time
  • Applicable Indian GST and TCS

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Private services cost more than group tours.
  • Walks include cobbled streets and paths beside canals. Share any mobility needs before hotels and guides are confirmed.
  • May, June and September work well for this trip. Carry a waterproof jacket in every season.

Before you go to Netherlands

Capital:
Amsterdam
Language:
Dutch
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Dutch Cities, Canals and Design trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,49,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May to Sep.

What is included?

Eight nights in 4-star boutique and design-focused hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast and hotel city taxes, Private airport transfers and transfers between cities, Private cars for planned countryside and city visits, Private guided walks in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam, Private 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, Rijksmuseum entry, Mauritshuis entry and a private guide, Visit to a Delft pottery workshop, Kinderdijk visitor entry and entry to one Zaanse Schans windmill.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Lunches, dinners and drinks, Personal spending and optional activities, Transport during free time, Applicable Indian GST and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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