Amsterdam - a perfect 3 day itinerary

Amsterdam - a perfect 3 day itinerary

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Let’s start with an ideal 3 day Itinerary for Amsterdam

Day 1 - Classic Amsterdam

Morning -

* Dam Square - the heart of Amsterdam

* Anne Frank House - pre book the tickets

Afternoon -

* Jordaan District - charming neighbourhood with canals, boutique shops & cafés

* Canal Cruise - beautiful tour of the city thru the canals

Evening -

* Leidseplein - vibrant area with cafés, bars, street performers. Amazing vibes

Day 2 - Culture & Nature

Morning -

* Rijksmuseum - All about Dutch art & history at one place. It includes masterpieces by Vermeer & Rembrandt

* Van Gogh Museum - close to the Rijksmuseum. Admire the works of Van Gogh

Afternoon -

*Vondelpark - Amsterdam’s largest park. Perfect for a relaxing break after the museum tour.

Evening -

* Red light district - Experiance historical & culture significance of this famous area. Bustling with activity, it is a must visit area of Amsterdam.

Day 3 - Off the beaten path

Option 1 - Zaanse Schans

Morning till Evening -

Take a day tour to the Zaanse Schans. The famous place for seeing traditional windmills of Holland which by the way are still working.

Along with that tour, you get to see the wooden shoes workshop, the famous cheese farm, historic houses & more.

Guided tours are available for the same.

Zaanse Schans is a wonderful place to experience traditional Dutch culture & history, providing a charming constrast to the hustle & bustle of Amsterdam.

Option 2- stay in the city

Morning -

Visit the NDSM Wharf area for street art, installations & cafés.

Afternoon -

Visit the Negen Straatjes - A charming shopping district with independent boutiques & cosy cafés.

Evening -

Spend your last evening in Amsterdam’s famous Daam Square. It’s a wonderful places with cafés, restaurants & the famous potato fries.

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Some famous food to try when in Amsterdam

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