The Netherlands in 2 Weeks: 3 Recommended 14-day Netherlands Itineraries

Check out these three 2-week Netherlands itinerary ideas below for inspiration.

During this riveting self-driven expedition, you’ll leave feeling like a true local, passing through up to 12 towns and cities in one day. With 14 days behind the wheel, you can only imagine the sightseeing and explorations that are about to unfold. Focusing on the Netherlands, as well as parts of Belgium and Luxembourg, these three countries are packed with nature, colorful villages, gastronomy, well-being and pages from the history books. The first five days are around Holland, visiting the country’s oldest towns (Nijmegen), quaintest (like Volendam) and Unesco-listed (such as preserved Edam). The parts of Friesland, flower fields in Flevoland and heritage architecture from the Golden Dutch Age are such a vibe (all traversed on day three). Unwind in the hot springs of Spa in Belgium, and uncover the archaeological ruins in Stavelot in southern Belgium. Get to see why Luxembourg is the wealthiest country in the Euro Union, and this adventure ends back in the Netherlands. See all 14-day tours in the Netherlands.

From institutions displaying some of the greatest creative masters (the Hoge Veluwe National Park’s Kröller-Müller Museum houses the second largest collection of Van Gogh’s artwork) to an entire Museumpark in Rotterdam, this 14-day Netherlands itinerary overflows with the very best the country has to offer. Besides seeing world famous art pieces, enjoy traditional workshops, like Dutch wooden-clog making, visits to famed markets such as Edam’s, where you can sample cheese from its originating city, iconic towns including Delft (its iconic blue porcelain is everywhere) and villages like Zaanse Schans windmill village, canal cruises and even specialties, like sandboarding the dunes of De Slufter. Enjoy a vast multitude of landscapes between it all, from big cities to beachy islands to historically preserved towns. Leave this friendly country smiling ear to ear—especially after scoping out treasures such as Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. 

You can craft a bespoke trip to the Netherlands, similar to the one above.

Do you prefer to travel at a slightly slower pace, taking in as much sights and scenery as possible whilst still grasping a feel for local culture? Covering quintessential highlights across the Netherlands, your first four days are focused on the capital city. Tick off canal cruises, must-see museums (including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch on display), floral markets and zany neighborhoods. With two days in Volendam, day trip to local villages, enjoy boat tours and sample Edam cheese. Photograph waterways lined with pretty windmills, bridges and some of the city churches in Leiden, and Delft is one of the most beautiful and unique towns in the country. Tick off Den Haag on day nine (home to beaches as well as the Mauritshuis), then hang out in Rotterdam for two days. Keeping things to South Holland until the end, discover Unesco-listed 18th century windmills, more cheese in Gouda and Utrecht’s lively restaurant scene. See all Netherlands tours.

Two weeks in the Netherlands makes for the most epic holiday. No matter where you find yourself in the country, there’s something special waiting around the corner for all types of travelers. It’s also really simple to get around the country, utilizing its efficient railway system, well-maintained roads and highways if renting a car, arriving via cruise ship, or even for a cycling expedition. Check out our pre-packaged 14-day Netherlands trips, where we take care of all the details for you, including accommodation and transport. Or, if you have you very own 14-day Netherlands itinerary plan, you can always connect with travel experts for a customized trip to the Netherlands.

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