Luxury Four-Day Amsterdam Itinerary

  • Day 1: Van Gogh Museum
    20 minutes (3.5 km) from Schiphol Airport

    The Van Gogh Museum houses the world's largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and more than 700 letters. The Museum offers the chance to explore the evolution of Van Gogh's work from early sketches to final masterpieces, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts.

  • Day 2: Luxury Canal Cruise
    10 minutes (3 km) from the Van Gogh Museum

    Experience Amsterdam’s stunning architecture and picturesque canals with a luxury evening cruise. Enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres while taking in the city’s illuminated bridges and historical landmarks. Boats are typically small and intimate, with no more than 12 passengers, adding to the experience.

  • Day 3: Rijksmuseum
    15 minutes (4 km) from the Luxury Canal Cruise

    The Rijksmuseum, Holland’s national museum, is dedicated to Arts and History in Amsterdam. It is home to a vast collection of over one million objects from the years 1200 to 2000, with masterpieces by Dutch painters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals, showcased alongside antique objects and Asian art.

  • Day 4: Anne Frank House
    10 minutes (2 km) from the Rijksmuseum

    The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The museum is housed in the building where Anne Frank and her family went into hiding during World War II. Visitors can explore the actual rooms used in hiding and see exhibits highlighting the life of Anne Frank.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Van Gogh Museum (2 hours, €19)
  • Luxury Canal Cruise (2 hours, €180)
  • Rijksmuseum (3 hours, €17.50)
  • Anne Frank House (1.5 hours, €12.50)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €229

Transportation

Amsterdam is a walkable and bikeable city with plenty of public transportation options, including trams, metros, buses and trains. A 24-hour Public Transport pass can be purchased for €7.50 per day. Taxis are available but can be expensive, with an average cost of €2.80 per km.

Useful Tips

For a more leisurely trip, consider extending the itinerary to five days to take advantage of exploring more of the city or enjoying a day trip to nearby Rotterdam, Utrecht or Haarlem. Amsterdam also has a thriving food scene with a range of dining options, from traditional Dutch dishes to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Airports

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the main airport serving Amsterdam, located approximately 11 km southwest of the center of Amsterdam. The airport is easily accessible by public transportation, with trains departing every 10-15 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal Station, taking around 15-20 minutes.

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