17 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands trip itinerary planner
Start: Chennai
Fly
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Amsterdam
— 9 nights
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Middelburg
— 3 nights
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Eindhoven
— 3 nights
Train to Frankfurt, Fly to Chennai
End: Chennai
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Amsterdam — 9 nights

Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: The Hague (Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights), The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more) and Haarlem (Grote Markt, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, wander the streets of The Jordaan, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.
To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam journey builder app.
Chennai, India to Amsterdam is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Chennai in December, with highs in Amsterdam at 9°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Middelburg.
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Middelburg — 3 nights

Middelburg is a municipality and a city in the south-western Netherlands and the capital of the province of Zeeland. Change things up with these side-trips from Middelburg: Watersnoodmuseum (in Ouwerkerk), Bizarium (in Sluis) and Zuidhavenpoort Zierikzee (in Zierikzee). There's lots more to do: make a trip to De Onderneming, take an in-depth tour of Zeeuws Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and cruise along Deltawerken Oosterschelde.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Middelburg online trip builder.
You can drive from Amsterdam to Middelburg in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Eindhoven.
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To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Middelburg online trip builder.
You can drive from Amsterdam to Middelburg in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Eindhoven.
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Eindhoven — 3 nights

Design Capital of Europe
Eindhoven is bursting with energy and is the perfect city to recharge during a day trip or staycation.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eindhoven: Maastricht (Vrijthof, Boekhandel Dominicanen, &more), Efteling (in Kaatsheuvel) and Netherlands American Cemetery (in Margraten). The adventure continues: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bottle Distillery, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Safaripark Beekse Bergen, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. John's Cathedral, and enjoy some diversion at Area 51.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Eindhoven trip site.
You can drive from Middelburg to Eindhoven in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Eindhoven when traveling from Middelburg in December, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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The Netherlands travel guide
Low Country
The Netherlands literally means "Low Country", inspired by the country's low and flat geography, where only about 50 percent of the land exceeds one meter (three feet) above sea level. Since the late 16th century, large, flat land areas called "polders" have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes and protected by dikes, amounting to nearly 17 percent of the country's current land mass. The Netherlands is. This is small, densely populated country lies mainly in Western Europe but also includes three islands in the Caribbean; it's the main constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The European part of the Netherlands borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, sharing maritime borders with Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany. Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam serve as the three largest and most important cities in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the country's capital, while The Hague holds the Dutch seat of government. The port of Rotterdam claims the title as the largest port in Europe, in fact, it's as large as the next three ports combined.