15 days in Amsterdam, The Hague & Rotterdam Itinerary

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

Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Haarlem (Hofje van Oorschot, Frans Hals Museum, & more). There's lots more to do: browse the exhibits of Anne Frank House, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vondelpark, explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and get engrossed in the history at Van Gogh Museum.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam sightseeing planning website .

Tehran, Iran to Amsterdam is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Tehran to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Tehran, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in Amsterdam, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to The Hague.

Known as the "judicial capital of the world," The Hague is the center for everything official in the Netherlands: the home of the Dutch government and parliament, the workplace of the King and Queen, and the base of many international affairs such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

On the 17th (Fri), make a trip to Markt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Panorama Mesdag, then get in on the family fun at Madurodam, then examine the collection at Louwman Museum The Hague, and finally don't miss a visit to Beestenmarkt.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our The Hague tour planning tool .

Getting from Amsterdam to The Hague by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. August in The Hague sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rotterdam.

Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.

Go for a jaunt from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk to see UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nieuwe Kerk, take in the waterfront at Old Harbour, make a trip to De Rotterdam, and examine the collection at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Rotterdam driving holiday planning website .

Rotterdam is just a stone's throw from The Hague. In August in Rotterdam, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.