9 days in Amsterdam & Rotterdam Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Hofje van Bakenes, Grote Markt, &more) and Lisse (Keukenhof & Hoeve Wassergeest). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, admire the striking features of Royal Palace Amsterdam, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and stop by The Jordaan.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam day trip planner.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Amsterdam is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Jakarta to Amsterdam. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Jakarta in April: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 15°C and lows are around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Rotterdam.

Change things up with these side-trips from Rotterdam: The Hague (Het Plein, Madurodam, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Agnetapark, see the interesting displays at Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, take in the exciting artwork at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Church.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Rotterdam vacation planning tool.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Rotterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.