Amsterdam & Geneva: A Journey of Culture and Beauty

Joshua Asare

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 14-day adventure through the enchanting cities of Amsterdam and Geneva. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture as you explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and picturesque parks. From the Anne Frank House to the Palais des Nations, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience for solo travelers.

Trip to Amsterdam

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Unveiling History at Anne Frank House and BODY WORLDS Amsterdam

$39

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$17

9 - 14 min

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Preserved human & animal remains are on display in a range of poses at this anatomy exhibit.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$22

Day 2A Glimpse into Amsterdam's Heritage: Oude Kerk, Moco Museum, and Royal Palace

$45

$ 7

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Art museum housed in an early-20th-century townhouse, featuring inventive works by Dalí & Banksy.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 3Discovering Masterpieces at Rijksmuseum

$24

$ 7

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

Day 4Maritime Adventures and Celebrity Encounters

$43

$ 7

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

7 - 9 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous people & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

Day 5A Day of Wonder at ARTIS

$22

$ 7

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

Day 6Journey through Art and Culture: Rembrandthuis, Waterlooplein Market, and NEMO Science Museum

$40

$ 4

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Restored, 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his etchings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

4 - 6 min

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On a site dating from the 19th century, this flea market with up to 300 stalls opens 6 days a week.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$21

Day 7Van Gogh's Legacy and Tranquility at Vondelpark

$22

$ 7

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

12 - 17 min

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Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Nature's Retreat at Het Amsterdamse Bos and Stedelijk Museum

$25

$ 11

Xplore Hostel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $378 In total

Activities & Food:$323

Transport:$56

Trip to Geneva

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Unveiling History at Anne Frank House and BODY WORLDS Amsterdam

Landmark Neo-Gothic monument in honor of 19th-century duke, with adjacent park & water views.

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Iconic outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally.

8:40 AM - 8:50 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.

9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Built in 1866, this grand building features multiple gilded onion domes & striped arches.

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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This stone wall monument honors the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin.

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

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Free

Day 2A Glimpse into Amsterdam's Heritage: Oude Kerk, Moco Museum, and Royal Palace

$ 4

Large, lakeside park with scenic views, a rose garden & theater, plus a stage for summer concerts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

24 - 35 min

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19th-century headquarters for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Discovering Masterpieces at Rijksmuseum

$19

$ 4

Museum with displays on the Earth & human history, regional flora & fauna, plus science exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva

Seasonal tours are offered of the botanical garden & conservatory's flower & plant collections.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 4Maritime Adventures and Celebrity Encounters

$19

Museum telling the story of Patek Phillippe & Swiss watchmaking from the 16th century to now.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

Day 5A Day of Wonder at ARTIS

$13

Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 6Journey through Art and Culture: Rembrandthuis, Waterlooplein Market, and NEMO Science Museum

$13

United Nations office complex set in a park near the lake, with tours in many languages.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $378 In total

Activities & Food:$323

Transport:$56