Amsterdam Superfan: Itinerary

Friday, 3 April - Leave US and travel overnight.

Saturday, 4 April - Arrive in Amsterdam.

Sunday, 5 April - Jordaan Walk

Monday, 6 April - Art Day

Morning: Take an optional early morning walk with Rick Steves' Amsterdam audiotour.
9am: Meet at the Rijksmuseum and spend the morning at this world renowned museum.
Have lunch and enjoy strolling or bicycling through Vondelpark
2:30 We get to visit the largest collection of Vincent VanGogh's art at the VanGogh museum.
At 4:30, we find ourselves at the Heineken Experience Tour and spend a bit at the end enjoying a couple of beers and the beautiful view from the Heineken rooftop.
Ready for a great meal with a beautiful view? We go to the Doubletree, 11th floor restaurant for some fine dining. (7:00 Reservations for dinner at Luminair - Double Tree by Hilton 11th floor).

Tuesday, 7 April -

Free morning... but here's Lynne's plan: Red Light District walking tour, then check out the hidden church Our Lord in the Attic, then walk through Chinatown.
Meet around noon at the Rembrandt House, and hear about the life of the artist.
After, we visit the oldest courtyard in Amsterdam and the churches there.
We can take a break, do some shopping, eating, drinking one of Amsterdam's large markets
Spend the evening in the Moco, Museum of Modern Art.

Wednesday, 8 April -

Head to the airport to grab a rental car for our road trip.
Go to a renovated castle that boasts the most luxurious interior in the Netherlands. Tour the home, try to find our way through the maze gardens and enjoy the deer park.
Enjoy lunch on the road or in Rotterdam.
Go to the Dutch Pinball Museum OR
Take a walking tour through Delfshaven, one of the few cities in the Netherlands untouched by World War II bombings.
Take in a few of the sights of Rotterdam and head to the Hague. Check into our lodging for the next few days in the Hague.

Thursday, 9 April -

Morning: Drive to Delft, a city full of gorgeous Art Nouveau/Art Deco architecture from the 1920s and 1930s. There are plenty of sights to enjoy.
Tour the Delft Factory, where blue pottery has been made for 400 years.
Grab a light lunch and drive back to the Hague.
Go to the Louwman Car Museum to see the largest (almost 300 cars) and oldest private automobile collection in the world.
After, we can have dinner at:

The Penthouse Restaurant Sky Bar (City Centre): Located at the top of The Hague Tower (Rijswijkseplein 786), offering panoramic views from the highest restaurant in the Netherlands.
Drive out a few minutes to the beach for a sunset dinner. Scheveningen harbor offers premier, west-facing, water-view dining. Top spots include Catch by Simonis for upscale seafood, Lemongrass for French-inspired cuisine, and Wine & Seafoodbar AREIA.

Friday, 10 April -

Morning (9:30 AM): Explore the Political Heart of the Netherlands, beginning at the Binnenhof (Inner Court), the center of Dutch politics. Take a walk around the picturesque Hofvijver lake.
Consider a guided tour to see the Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights) and learn about the government.
Late Morning (11:30 AM): Head to the nearby Mauritshuis to view Dutch Masterpieces, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson.
Check out The Passage Grab, the country's oldest shopping arcade, known for its architecture and various dining options.
Walk to the iconic Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice. The building is typically closed to most visitors, but we can visit the visitor center.
If we didn't go to the beach the previous night, we might want to go this evening. Take a tram (lines 9, 11, or 17) to Scheveningen Beach and enjoy one of the many beachside bistros. Stroll along the boulevard and the famous Pier, which features a Ferris wheel and other attractions.
Evening (6:30 PM): Dinner with a View Enjoy dinner at a restaurant overlooking the North Sea before heading back to the city center.

Saturday, 11 April -

Sunday, 12 April