12-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Molenlanden to Rotterdam, The Hague & Amsterdam

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Starts in
Rotterdam
Ends in
Rotterdam
Duration
12 days & 11 nights
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All year
Hotel
11 nights included
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 12-day road trip through the Netherlands.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in the Netherlands. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Molenlanden, 3 nights in The Hague, and 6 nights in Amsterdam, experiencing the ultimate road trip in the Netherlands. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Molenlanden, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Amsterdam.

We'll help you experience the best 12 days in the Netherlands you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Rotterdam, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, including the stunning Nederwaard windmill No.5 and Kunstmuseum Den Haag.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the town of Molenlanden, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 3-star The Student Hotel The Hague. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 4-star Hotel Novotel Den Haag World Forum. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Sebel. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Scheveningen Strand in the town of The Hague. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Westbroekpark and Mauritshuis.

From the spectacular Madurodam in the town of The Hague to the unforgettable Louwman Museum in the town of The Hague, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through the Netherlands.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in the Netherlands. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through the Netherlands.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in the Netherlands.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything the Netherlands has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of the Netherlands. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 11 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 11 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in the Netherlands extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in the Netherlands fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in the Netherlands today!

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Included

11 nights hotel
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Den Haag -  in NetherlandsThe Hague
Rotterdam - city in NetherlandsRotterdam
Amsterdam - city in NetherlandsAmsterdam
Alphen aan den Rijn - city in NetherlandsAlphen aan den Rijn

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Attractions

Nederwaard windmill No5Nederwaard Molen No5
Diergaarde BlijdorpDiergaarde Blijdorp
Cube Houses, Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsCube House
ErasmusbrugErasmusbrug
Scheveningen Strand
MauritshuisMauritshuis
WestbroekparkWestbroekpark
Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, South Holland, NetherlandsKunstmuseum Den Haag
Escher in Het PaleisEscher Museum
Louwman MuseumLouwman Museum
MadurodamMadurodam
Keukenhof HOLLANDKeukenhof
Keukenhof HOLLANDKeukenhof
Archeon Museum Park, Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, NetherlandsArcheon Museum Park
Unesco Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk, Kinderdijk, Molenlanden, South Holland, NetherlandsUnesco Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk
Madame Tussauds AmsterdamMadame Tussauds Amsterdam
Dam Square AmsterdamDam Square
Van Gogh MuseumVan Gogh Museum
VondelparkVondelpark
RijksmuseumRijksmuseum
Albert Cuyp MarketAlbert Cuyp Market
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamStedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Amstelpark, Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsAmstelpark
Rembrandt House MuseumRembrandt House Museum
BODY WORLDS AmsterdamBODY WORLDS Amsterdam
Dungeon Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsDungeon Amsterdam
Hortus Botanicus AmsterdamHortus Botanicus Amsterdam
De 9 StraatjesNegen Straatjes
Royal Palace AmsterdamRoyal Palace of Amsterdam
This is HollandThis is Holland
NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsNEMO Science Center
Moco MuseumMoco Museum
Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank House
ARTISArtis
Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, North Brabant, NetherlandsEfteling
Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, NetherlandsBeekse Bergen
Baron 1898, R-47696, R-2323309Baron 1898

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Travel dates
Nov 1 - Nov 12

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Day 1 in Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 in Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Arrival Day

Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Arrival Day

Your amazing road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins when you reach the incredible town of Molenlanden. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the town of Molenlanden, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Molenlanden has many popular destinations you can explore.

Molenlanden also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in the Netherlands!

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Day 2 in Rotterdam and The Hague

Day 2

Day 2 in Rotterdam and The Hague

  • Rotterdam
  • The Hague
  • More
  • Diergaarde Blijdorp
  • Cube House
  • Erasmusbrug
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the town of The Hague, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dekxels, one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

Locals also recommend Mauritshuis as one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague. Mauritshuis is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,410 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague is The Fiddler. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.

After dinner, visit Huppel The Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Fiddler. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.

Alternatively, O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 3 in The Hague

Day 3

Day 3 in The Hague

  • The Hague
  • More
  • Scheveningen Strand
  • Mauritshuis
  • Westbroekpark
  • Kunstmuseum Den Haag
  • More

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the town of The Hague. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Scheveningen Strand, Westbroekpark, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the town of The Hague is Kunstmuseum Den Haag. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,215 visitors.

Scheveningen Strand is another popular attraction you'll visit in the town of The Hague. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,215 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of The Hague is Westbroekpark. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,138 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the town of The Hague.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague, like O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Amier Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the town of The Hague. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,471 customers.

Locals enjoy Fratelli Den Haag, one of the most popular restaurants in the town of The Hague. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,101 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the town of The Hague, Vavoom! Tiki Room. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bierspeciaal Café De Paas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

Hoppzak is another of the best bars in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 434 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 4 in The Hague

Day 4

Day 4 in The Hague

  • The Hague
  • More
  • Escher Museum
  • Louwman Museum
  • Madurodam
  • More

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the town of The Hague. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Madurodam, Louwman Museum, Escher in Het Paleis, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the town of The Hague is Madurodam. This incredible attraction is an amusement park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,565 visitors.

Louwman Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the town of The Hague. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,565 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of The Hague is Escher in Het Paleis. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,336 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the town of The Hague.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague, like Krishna Vilas. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 996 customers.

Ristorante Giuliano’s is another of the best restaurant options in the town of The Hague. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 763 customers.

Locals enjoy Zebedeus, one of the most popular restaurants in the town of The Hague. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 683 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the town of The Hague, Little Prince. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Five Points Bar & Drink Society. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

De Pier is another of the best bars in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 29,610 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 5 in South Holland and Amsterdam

Day 5

Day 5 in South Holland and Amsterdam

  • South Holland
  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Keukenhof
  • Keukenhof
  • Archeon Museum Park
  • Unesco Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk
  • More

Day 5 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gartine, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Locals also recommend Brouwerij 't IJ as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. Brouwerij 't IJ is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is The Pantry. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

After dinner, visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Café ZILT. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Oldenhof is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

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Day 6 in Amsterdam

Day 6

Day 6 in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
  • Dam Square
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Vondelpark
  • More

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. This incredible attraction is a wax museum and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 22,782 visitors.

Dam Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,782 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Van Gogh Museum. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 67,459 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.

Café Loetje is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,970 customers.

Locals enjoy CAU Steak Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Brouwerij 't IJ. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

Excalibur Café is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 7 in Amsterdam

Day 7

Day 7 in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Rijksmuseum
  • Albert Cuyp Market
  • Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
  • Amstelpark
  • More

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Albert Cuyp Market, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amstelpark, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Albert Cuyp Market. This incredible attraction is a market and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 27,651 visitors.

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,651 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Amstelpark. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,912 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like FuLu Mandarijn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

Locals enjoy Café restaurant van Kerkwijk, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Red Light Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

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Day 8 in Amsterdam

Day 8

Day 8 in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Rembrandt House Museum
  • BODY WORLDS Amsterdam
  • Dungeon Amsterdam
  • Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
  • More

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Dungeon Amsterdam, Body Worlds Amsterdam, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Dungeon Amsterdam. This incredible attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,869 visitors.

Body Worlds Amsterdam is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,869 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,217 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like De Blauwe Hollander. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,807 customers.

De Kas is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

Locals enjoy De Brabantse Aap, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, De Brabantse Aap. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Stone's Café Bar & Nightclub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

Mulligans Irish Music Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 9 in Amsterdam

Day 9

Day 9 in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Negen Straatjes
  • Royal Palace of Amsterdam
  • This is Holland
  • NEMO Science Center
  • More

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Royal Palace Amsterdam, De 9 Straatjes, NEMO Science Museum, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Royal Palace Amsterdam. This incredible attraction is a royal palace and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,961 visitors.

De 9 Straatjes is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,961 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is NEMO Science Museum. This amazing attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,409 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Palmyra Syrian Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Mulligans Irish Music Bar is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers.

Locals enjoy RIJKS, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,199 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, THE DUCHESS. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cafe Belgique. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 832 customers.

De Zotte is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 780 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 10 in Amsterdam

Day 10

Day 10 in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
  • More
  • Moco Museum
  • Anne Frank House
  • Artis
  • More

On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Anne Frank House, Moco Museum, ARTIS, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Anne Frank House. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 53,133 visitors.

Moco Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 53,133 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is ARTIS. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,199 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 11 in North Brabant and Molenlanden

Day 11

Day 11 in North Brabant and Molenlanden

  • North Brabant
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  • Efteling
  • Beekse Bergen
  • Baron 1898
  • More

Day 11 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the town of Molenlanden, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 12 in Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Departure Day

Day 12

Day 12 in Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Departure Day

Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Departure Day

Day 12 of your road trip through the Netherlands is your departure day.

You’ll then say farewell to the Netherlands and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in the Netherlands!

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