17 days in Holland, Bruges & Brussels Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Anne Frank House and Begijnhof. Escape the urban bustle at Kayaking & Canoeing and Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht). Change things up with a short trip to Zandvoort aan Zee in Zandvoort (about 46 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Van Gogh Museum, explore the activities along Singel, explore the world behind art at De Nieuwe Kerk, and wander the streets of Leidseplein.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam planner .

Jakarta, Indonesia to Amsterdam is an approximately 18-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Jakarta to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jakarta in December, expect Amsterdam to be colder, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Hoenderloo.

Hoenderloo is a Dutch village located south west of the city of Apeldoorn. Visit Klooster Sint Agatha and Kasteel Doorwerth for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Hoenderloo: Het Duivelshuis of Maarten van Rossumhuis uit 1518 (in Arnhem), Broederenkerk (in Deventer) and Kamp Westerbork (in Hooghalen). There's still lots to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hoge Veluwe National Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cenakel kerk, stroll the grounds of Airborne Cemetery, and admire the striking features of Arnhem Central Station.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Hoenderloo day trip site .

Drive from Amsterdam to Hoenderloo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hoenderloo can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Delft.

Delft is a town rich in tradition and provides a lovely alternative to the bustling more popular cities.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): trek along Papaver Delft, admire the masterpieces at Vermeer Centrum Delft, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nieuwe Kerk, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Church, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally make a trip to Molen de Roos. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Strand Rockanje, make a trip to Markt, then tour the pleasant surroundings at SnowWorld, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Maria van Jessekerk, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Maria Van Jesse Church.

Plan my Delft trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.

Traveling by car from Hoenderloo to Delft takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Delft can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Popular historic sites such as Historic Centre of Brugge and Holy Savior Cathedral (Sint-Salvatorskathedraal) are in your itinerary. When in Bruges, make a side trip to see Gravensteen in Ghent, approximately 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, contemplate the long history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, and admire the landmark architecture of Belfry of Bruges.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Bruges trip planner .

You can drive from Delft to Bruges in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In December, daytime highs in Bruges are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grand Place and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule). Change things up with these side-trips from Brussels: Antwerp (Antwerpen-Centraal & Grand Diamonds Jewelry) and Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) (in Ghent). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Mini-Europe, appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, see the interesting displays at Atomium, and delve into the lush surroundings at Sonian Forest.

Plan my day in Brussels using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Traveling by train from Bruges to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Brussels, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.