Begin your trip with a day exploring the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Start with a visit to the Van Gogh Museum, displaying the largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh. Walk or take a boat ride around the beautiful canals of Amsterdam and learn about the city’s unique architecture. End the day at Vondelpark, one of the most popular parks in Amsterdam, where you can have a picnic or rent a bike to explore the park.
Take a short drive to Zaanse Schans, a local village famous for its beautiful windmills and shops selling local Dutch cheese, wooden shoes, and souvenirs. Then, visit the Nemo Science Museum, an interactive museum for children and families with lots of hands-on activities and exhibits. End the day by visiting the Rijksmuseum, another famous museum in Amsterdam, showcasing a vast collection of Dutch art and history.
Take a flight to Copenhagen to explore the beautiful city of Denmark. Begin the day with a visit to the Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park with a beautiful garden and lots of fun rides and activities. Walk to the Nyhavn Harbour, a popular spot to take pictures or have a meal in one of the many restaurants facing the canal. End the day by visiting the Rosenborg Castle, a beautiful Renaissance castle in the heart of Copenhagen.
Take a short drive to the Experimentarium, a science museum with lots of hands-on activities and exhibits related to physics, chemistry, and biology. Afterward, visit the Little Mermaid Statue, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. End the day by visiting the Botanical Garden, a beautiful garden with over 13,000 different species of plants.
Take a flight to Pra to explore the beautiful city. Start by visiting the Vysehrad National Cultural Monument, a beautiful fortress and park overlooking the city with stunning views. Walk to the Charles Bridge, a historic bridge with stunning architecture, street artists, and musicians. End the day by visiting the Prague Castle, a beautiful castle and the largest ancient castle in the world, with a vast collection of art, history, and architecture.
Start the day by visiting the Old Town Square, a historic square with stunning architecture, street performers, and the famous Astronomical Clock. Walk to the Jewish Quarter, a historic neighborhood with synagogues and Jewish museums. End the trip by visiting the Wenceslas Square, a historic square with lots of shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Travelers can use public transportation in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Prague. Bicycles are also a popular and efficient way to navigate around Amsterdam. For intercity travel, flights are the most convenient and efficient way, with several airlines offering affordable flights between these cities. Average flight costs are around €80-€120 per person, with a travel time of 1.5-2 hours on average, not including airport transfer time or security checks.
If you have more time, consider visiting other nearby cities such as Rotterdam or Utrecht in the Netherlands, Malmo or Aarhus in Denmark, or Ceske Budejovice or Kutna Hora in the Czech Republic. For a more relaxed trip, consider removing one city from the itinerary to spend more time in the other two destinations.
The main airports in the itinerary are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in Denmark, and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) in the Czech Republic. All three airports are well connected to their respective city centers, with various transportation options, including public transportation, taxis, and rental cars.