A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Amsterdam is the Netherlands' capital, a city of canals, gabled houses and bikes, and it's compact enough to explore on foot. It scores 9 out of 10 for nightlife, and 8 for food, culture, romance and safety, so it's an easy, lively city break with plenty to see between meals.
The best time to visit Amsterdam is April to May or September. Spring brings the tulip season, and September is mild and calmer than the busy summer months.
Book the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum well ahead, and leave time for the Rijksmuseum. Take a canal cruise, then wander the Jordaan and the Nine Streets for cafés and small shops. The Keukenhof gardens open in spring, and Zaanse Schans, with its windmills, is an easy half-day trip.
Amsterdam suits couples, groups of friends and culture lovers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney