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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Netherlands in August 2024

  1. Day 1: Amsterdam
    20 minutes (10.5 km) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    Visit the Rijksmuseum in the morning, then head to Vondelpark for a picnic lunch. Take a free walking tour of the city in the afternoon, then grab dinner at one of the many affordable Indonesian restaurants in the city.

  2. Day 2: Utrecht
    30 minutes (35 km) from Amsterdam

    Spend the morning exploring the Dom Tower and the canals of Utrecht. Have lunch at Broodje Mario, a local favorite sandwich shop. In the afternoon, visit the Centraal Museum and the Museum Catharijneconvent. Grab dinner at De Ontdekking, an affordable restaurant with a diverse menu.

  3. Day 3: Rotterdam
    45 minutes (58 km) from Utrecht

    Visit the Markthal in the morning for a unique food experience, then head to the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in the afternoon. In the evening, take a walk around the city center and see the Cube Houses. Grab dinner at the Foodhallen, a trendy food court with plenty of affordable options.

  4. Day 4: The Hague
    30 minutes (26 km) from Rotterdam

    Visit the Peace Palace in the morning, then head to the Mauritshuis museum to see famous paintings such as Girl with a Pearl Earring. Have lunch at the Grote Markt and take a stroll around the city center. In the evening, have dinner at Hoftrammm, a unique restaurant on a tram that tours around the city.

  5. Day 5: Leiden
    30 minutes (27 km) from The Hague

    Visit the Hortus Botanicus in the morning, then head to the Museum De Lakenhal to see a collection of Dutch art. Have lunch at Stadscafe Van der Werff, a cozy cafe with affordable food. In the afternoon, take a walk around the city center and see the windmills. Grab dinner at De Waag, a historic building turned into a restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Haarlem
    30 minutes (20 km) from Leiden

    Visit the Frans Hals Museum in the morning, then head to the Grote Markt for lunch. In the afternoon, take a walk around the city center and see the St. Bavo Church and the Molen de Adriaan windmill. Grab dinner at Jopenkerk, a brewery and restaurant in a former church.

  7. Day 7: Amsterdam
    20 minutes (10.5 km) from Haarlem

    Visit the Anne Frank House in the morning, then head to the Jordaan neighborhood for lunch. Take a canal cruise in the afternoon and see the city from a different perspective. In the evening, grab dinner at De Kas, a restaurant in a greenhouse.

Recommendations

Other attractions to consider include the Keukenhof gardens, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Zaanse Schans windmills. Side trips to consider are the beaches in Scheveningen or Zandvoort, or the city of Delft. To maximize your fun, consider renting a bike and exploring the cities on two wheels. It's an affordable and eco-friendly way to see the sights. Another suggestion is to try some Dutch street food, such as stroopwafels or bitterballen.

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