A Week in Belgium and the Netherlands
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Rick's Favorite Itinerary: Sightseeing Priorities
With cheap flights from the United States, minimal culture shock, almost no language barrier, and a well-organized tourist trade, the Low Countries are a good place to start a European trip. Depending on the length of your trip, here are my recommended priorities:
2 days: Amsterdam, Haarlem
3-4 days, add: Bruges
5-6 days, add: Brussels and another day in Amsterdam
7 days, add: Side-trips from Amsterdam (e.g., Edam, Arnhem, Delft, The Historic Triangle, and more)
For up-to-date specifics, see the latest edition of the Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels guidebook. We also offer free-spirited tours of Austria.