3 Nights in Amsterdam Itinerary
Introduction
Welcome to Amsterdam- the city of canals, antiquity, and booming cultural tourist attraction. The following is a 3-night suggested tour that will take you through the highlights and top activities in the best city of the world- Amsterdam. If you have interest in history, art or are just interested in exploring this city, this itinerary will allow to get the most of it. Let’s dive in!
Day 1: Exploring the Historic Center
The canal belt area is a part of Amsterdam which is on the list of UNESCO world heritage site and based in this part of the city. The day trip does not start without visiting the Dam Square that is home to the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk. Step down in one of the most visited streets in the country, namely, the Kalverstraat and do some shopping.
The fourth stop should be the Anne Frank House, a moving museum for the memory of Anne Frank as well as the holocaust. It is advisable to buy tickets in advance since this place is usually crowded.
One such place is Jordaan which is basically a beautiful area of Amsterdam famous for its lovely narrow streets, scenic canals and expensive shopping area. Visit the Anne Frank statue located in the courtyard of the Westerkerk after which you can take a stroll along by the canal up to the Museumplein.
The most popular art galleries of this place are the Van Gogh Museum, the Modern Art Museum known also as Stedleik Museum and the Museum of National treasures Rijksmuseum. However, if you have few hours then, one can visit the Van Gogh Museum and appreciate the art of the prolific painter. Before calling it a day or when you have a leisure time in the evening walk by the canal and feel the ambiance or enjoy the magnificent view.
Day 2: Cultural Delights and Canal Cruise
On the second day of the trip, you should visit one of the most popular attractions of the city; the Rijksmuseum. This city houses a large collection of Dutch art and history like the famous painting, Rembrandt’s, the night watch etc. Spent plenty of time walking around the beautiful and thoughtfully designed galleries of the museum and become familiar with the history of Netherlands.
Heineken Experience is located just round the corner from the Rijksmuseum, so after exploring the great art gallery go there. This is an excellent opportunity to take a brewery tour where visitors would be privileged to get a close look at how this brand of beer is brewed and also see the evolution of this popular beer company. When you will be there, do not leave out the chance to have a glass of beer of Heineken.
In the afternoon proceed for a canal boat and explore the canals of Amsterdam in a totally different way. Currently, there are companies that offer guided tours mostly associated with stress-free traveling and admiring of the canals, as well as gaining some knowledge about the city. If the weather is good, you may opt for an open boat while during the rainy season, one has to go for an enclosed boat.
Next, proceed to have dinner in Leidseplein, a lively nightlife hive of the city. There is an interesting array of restaurants, cafes and bars that are located around this area. Taste the exquisite Dutch dishes or go for other world cuisine offered in one of several multicultural restaurants. It is explained that to wind up the day, a viewer could go to watch a theater performance, or rather choose to go to a nearby bar and sip some cocktail.
Day 3: Dutch Countryside and Windmills
On the third day, you decide to leave the city and go for an outing to some of the beautiful countryside areas of the Netherlands. One of the most actively visited developed day trips for tourists is a journey to visit Zaanse Schans, the windmills village which seems to have been preserved in the middle ages.
Once you get ready, you can take a short train ride starting at 8:30am from Amsterdam’s Central Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station. From there it takes a short walk and one finds itself in the village. Visit the open air museum which houses traditional Dutch houses; visit wooden clogs making process; watch how the functioning windmills look like.
On the way back to Amsterdam, it is recommended that visitors make a stop at Zaanse Schans before proceeding to this interesting Albert Cuyp Market. This is a market that sells virtually everything of food and other household and personal needs, and fashion and special knickknacks. It is also possible to take time to conduct a round that includes sampling all sorts of foods from the stalls.
In the evening, go to visit De Pijp, the district that is considered to be hip. It is the region where there are many pubs, bars and various types of eating establishments. Stroll around the local bars, restaurants and cafes during the evening and shape your evening according to the charisma of De Pijp.
Conclusion
Here you could have a full three-night stay in the city of Amsterdam. When visiting the landmark and cultural attractions or when enjoying an insight into the Dutch countryside, travelers encounter the most diverse sights of the city. Just as a reminder, bear in mind to book for tickets in advance whenever it is possible and ensure that you make the most of time in this highly fascinating city. If you are dreamy of a city that has a rich stock of the history, extraordinary built-up area and citizens with a warm disposition, then Amsterdam is where you must be heading to. Enjoy your trip!
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