One-Week the Netherlands Road Trip from Eindhoven traveling west to North Brabant, Amsterdam, and Utrecht
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 Eindhoven, 1 night in 's-Hertogenbosch, 2 nights in Amsterdam, and 2 nights in Utrecht, 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 Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. We'll help you experience the best 8 days in the Netherlands you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Eindhoven, 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 Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in the Netherlands. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of the Netherlands. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in 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. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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. 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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Day 1 – Eindhoven and North Brabant - arrival day
Day 1 – Eindhoven and North Brabant - arrival day
- Eindhoven - Arrival day
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- Stadswandelpark, Eindhoven
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Eindhoven has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stadswandelpark, Eindhoven. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,874 visitors.
Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.
When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven, De Burger. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,910 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven is Sopranos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.
Locals recommend Restaurant Zoet & Zout Eindhoven as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,664 customers.
Eindhoven also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is O'Sheas Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,861 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is Drinkers Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.
Locals also enjoy The Little One Speakeasy Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in the Netherlands!
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Day 2 – North Brabant
Day 2 – North Brabant
- North Brabant
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Drive 99 km, 2 hours 1 min
- Dierenrijk
- Beekse Bergen
- The Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park
- St John's Cathedral
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of North Brabant. You’ll stay in North Brabant for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of North Brabant’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of North Brabant, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,566 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St John's Cathedral. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,533 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that North Brabant has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of North Brabant. North Brabant offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restaurant ff Swanjéé. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 770 reviews.
The remarkable Sarban - Den Bosch is another top restaurant in North Brabant we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in North Brabant, the fantastic BAR35. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Café Bar le Duc. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!
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Day 3 – North Brabant and Amsterdam
Day 3 – North Brabant and Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
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Drive 168 km, 2 hours 37 min
- Efteling
- Baron 1898
- De Biesbosch National Park
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Day 3 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Amsterdam for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in North Brabant is the amazing Baron 1898. This attraction is a dive coaster that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,459 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible national park, De Biesbosch National Park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,162 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where you will access 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 The Pantry as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The Pantry is 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.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
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Day 4 – North Holland and Amsterdam
Day 4 – North Holland and Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 3 min
- Rijksmuseum
- Van Gogh Museum
- Vondelpark
- Anne Frank House
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You still have 1 night left in Amsterdam.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Rijksmuseum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,700,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 91,223 visitors.
Van Gogh Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 84,751 visitors. Van Gogh Museum attracts about 2,161,160 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Vondelpark. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,897 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Anne Frank House. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,974 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,195,456 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in North Holland.
To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.
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 restaurant van Kerkwijk 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 1,859 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Excalibur Café. This bar has an average rating 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 5 – Utrecht
Day 5 – Utrecht
- Utrecht
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Drive 71 km, 1 hour 20 min
- Castle Groeneveld
- Julianapark
- Museum Speelklok
- Dom Tower of Utrecht
- St Martin's Cathedral
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Utrecht. You’ll stay in Utrecht for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Utrecht’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Utrecht, start your day with a visit to the amazing Castle Groeneveld. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,149 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Julianapark. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,355 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum Speelklok to make the most of your road trip across the Netherlands. The spectacular Museum Speelklok is a musical instrument museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,014 visitors.
The lovely Dom Tower of Utrecht is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,176 visitors have left this building average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular St Martin's Cathedral. This attraction is a church rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,760 reviews.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Utrecht has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Utrecht. Utrecht offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Sarban - Utrecht. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 915 reviews.
The remarkable Beers & Barrels Utrecht is another top restaurant in Utrecht we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,021 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Broadway American Steakhouse is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,346 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Utrecht, the fantastic Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,381 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kafé België. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,096 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Café de Zaak. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,247 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!
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Day 6 – Utrecht
Day 6 – Utrecht
- Utrecht
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Drive 130 km, 2 hours 26 min
- Ouwehands Zoo
- Doornse Gat
- Máximapark
- Castle De Haar
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You still have 1 night left in Utrecht.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Doornse Gat. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,239 visitors.
Máximapark is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,988 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Castle de Haar. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,114 visitors.
To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Utrecht.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Utrecht, like Miyagi & Jones Utrecht. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.
Humphrey's Restaurant Utrecht is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Utrecht. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,249 customers.
Locals enjoy Water Tower (WT) Urban Kitchen, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Utrecht. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 823 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Utrecht, Café DeRat. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Seafood Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,026 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
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Day 7 – Utrecht and Eindhoven
Day 7 – Utrecht and Eindhoven
- Utrecht
- Eindhoven
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Drive 100 km, 1 hour 42 min
- Museum Catharijneconvent
- Nijntje Museum
- Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum
- Utrecht Botanic Gardens
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Day 7 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Eindhoven for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Utrecht is the amazing Museum Catharijneconvent. As such, over 111,199 people visit Museum Catharijneconvent yearly. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,225 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible museum, Nijntje Museum. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,186 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Utrecht is the outstanding Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum. This popular national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,502 visitors. Approximately 111,199 travelers come to Utrecht every year to see the stunning Museum Catharijneconvent with their own eyes.
The spectacular Utrecht Botanic Gardens is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,210 visitors.
There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Eindhoven, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rodeo Eindhoven, one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,362 customers.
Locals also recommend Lithos Grieks Specialiteiten Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. Lithos Grieks Specialiteiten Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,206 customers.
After dinner, visit Belgisch biercafe eindhoven, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 244 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Stage Music Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 248 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
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Day 8 – Eindhoven and North Brabant - departure day
Day 8 – Eindhoven and North Brabant - departure day
- Eindhoven - Departure day
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- Flying Pins
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Day 8 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Eindhoven before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Eindhoven and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in the Netherlands.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Eindhoven at Giornale before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 959 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend 1910 Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Eindhoven. The 1910 Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 810 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Ilio's. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Eindhoven. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!
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