8-Day Amsterdam & Berlin Vacation

Flights & Transportation

• Roundtrip airfare from:
  • New York (JFK)
  • Newark (EWR)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Boston (BOS)
  • Orlando (MCO)
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
• Transportation between cities via overnight Sleeper Train
• Includes Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• Airline & flight times are determined at the time of booking.

Hotels (5 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 2 nights of accommodations in a Standard Double Twin at YOTEL Amsterdam in Amsterdam.
• 3 nights of accommodation in a Standard Double Twin at Best Western Hotel am Spittelmarkt in Berlin.

Ideas for Your Vacation

Embark on an 8-day journey through Amsterdam and Berlin, where vibrant history, cultural richness, and picturesque landscapes come together. From the iconic canals of Amsterdam to the architectural landmarks of Berlin, this vacation offers a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation, with plenty of time to soak in each city's unique charm.

• Amsterdam's Canals & Museums: Begin with a stroll along Amsterdam’s famous canals, lined with charming 17th-century townhouses. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum to explore Dutch art history, then relax in Vondelpark or take a leisurely canal cruise.

• Anne Frank House & Jordaan District: Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the Anne Frank House, offering a poignant glimpse into the past. Continue your day in the vibrant Jordaan district, where boutique shops, cozy cafes, and art galleries provide the perfect mix of culture and relaxation.

• Berlin's Historical Landmarks: Discover Berlin’s rich history with visits to the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and Checkpoint Charlie. Walk through the grand avenues of Unter den Linden, before taking in the modern architecture of the Reichstag and the peaceful Tiergarten park.

• Museum Island & Berlin's Cultural Scene: Dive into Berlin's artistic treasures on Museum Island, home to five world-class museums. Explore the nearby Hackescher Markt area for a lively mix of restaurants, cafes, and street art, or enjoy a relaxed evening at a riverside beer garden.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart the US for Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Take an overnight flight from the US to Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ picturesque capital. With a centre that’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amsterdam is often called ‘the Venice of the North’ because of its large number of canals. But hopping on a bike to explore the likes of the Rijksmuseum art gallery and Royal Palace is just as common as stepping aboard a sightseeing barge.

• Day 2: Day at Leisure in Amsterdam. Having cleared immigration, it’s just 30 minutes from Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport by train or road to the lovingly-characterful city centre. A great place to start is the De Wallen neighbourhood, which is packed with narrow medieval alleys leading to the likes of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) and the red-bricked Stock Exchange building. Then board a sightseeing barge for a canal tour, to relax as you drift among fascinating historic districts. Our tip, seek out the longer tours, lasting around 75 minutes, to truly get a feel for the city. You’ll find most operators at the northern end of De Wallen, close to the main train station.

• Day 3: Day at Leisure in Amsterdam. A sombre but unmissable attraction is the Anne Frank House, a traditional seventeenth century structure which took on new meaning when it became the hiding place for the diarist’s family during the Second World War. Follow this up with a tour of the Rijksmuseum. Containing more than one million objects, the Rijksmuseum is probably best known for its works by Van Gogh – although there’s also a dedicated Van Gogh Museum for hardcore fans.

• Day 4: Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin, Germany by Train. Begin the day by royal appointment with an invitation (or at least a ticket) to visit Amsterdam’s Royal Palace. The home of royals since the early 1800s, a visit to the palace provides an intriguing insight into life in the Dutch royal court, including the grand Citizens Hall. In the evening, you’ll head to Amsterdam Central Station to board the ‘Good Night Train’ to Berlin, for the 8 hour and 45 minute journey.

• Day 5: Day at Leisure in Berlin. The capital of Germany since reunification in 1990, Berlin is a city built upon layers of history as you’ll discover on Museum Island. Home to several major institutions of international importance, including the history collections of the Alte Museum and bust of Nefertiti within the exhibits of the Neue Museum. Next head to the Reichstag, home of the German parliament. It symbolically combines old and new architecture, best seen from its roof terrace. Follow this up with a stroll through the immense Tiergarten park, where President John F Kennedy gave his famous ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech.

• Day 6: Day at Leisure in Berlin. Do something which wasn’t possible for decades, by passing through the Brandenberg Gate, on route to Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. Made of blocks of stone cut to different heights, it’s a deliberately disorientating site, with a fascinating museum hidden underground where Hitler once had his bunker. Head back east next to Alexanderplatz, home to the shining TV tower, Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall), and a great selection of shops and cafes for an afternoon of wandering.

• Day 7: Day at leisure in Berlin. Stop by the Star-Spangled Banner flying from Checkpoint Charlie, a former crossing point between East and West Berlin. Then explore the Berlin Wall Memorial, featuring some of the last remaining sections of wall in their original place, alongside explanatory panels. Continue the outdoor theme at the East Side Gallery, said to be the largest exterior art gallery in the world, with over 100 works on display. End the day at Prater Garten, considered Berlin’s oldest beer garden and the best place to wrap up your tour of two of Europe’s finest capitals.

• Day 8: Fly back to the US from Berlin. Leave Berlin for a flight bound for the US.

Optional Tours & Excursions (Book through Weekenders Breaks)

• Amsterdam
  • Optional Amsterdam City Canal Cruise
  • Optional Red Light District Tour
• Berlin
  • Big Bus Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
  • Optional TV Tower Fast View Ticket

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