Day 1: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Check in at The Hoxton, Amsterdam (Herengracht) and drop bags; walk ~20 minutes or take tram 2/12 to Museumplein to start your day., Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum (pre-book timed-entry tickets). Start at the Rijksmuseum for highlights like The Night Watch, then walk 5 minutes to the Van Gogh Museum; allow ~3–3.5 hours total., Unwind with a leisurely stroll through Vondelpark; pause for a coffee at Vondelpark3 and people-watch by the ponds., See the city from the water on a canal cruise with Blue Boat Company from Stadhouderskade (near Leidseplein); 60–75 minutes with live or audio commentary., Dinner at Café Loetje (Museumplein/Van Baerlestraat): order the signature buttery jus steak with fries and a side salad., End the night with inventive cocktails at Tales & Spirits near Dam Square; small, cozy spot—reserve on weekends.
