6 days in North Holland Province Itinerary

Often referred to as "Mini Amsterdam," Haarlem provides all the classical charm of Amsterdam, but on a smaller scale.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): shop like a local with De Vishal and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Grote Markt.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Haarlem tour itinerary planner.

Athens, Greece to Haarlem is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Athens to Haarlem, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Athens in May, things will get a bit cooler in Haarlem: highs are around 20°C and lows about 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Edam.

Edam is a city in the northwest Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): browse the fresh offerings at Kaaswaag Edam, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Edam Cheese market, and then get engrossed in the history at Edams Museum.

For reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Edam sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by car from Haarlem to Edam takes an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Edam can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. On the 22nd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Volendam.

On the 22nd (Wed), stop by Hollandse Markt, experience the excitement of Fotograaf zwarthoed, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Uniek Volendam.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Volendam day trip planner.

Volendam is very close to Edam. In May, daytime highs in Volendam are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. On the 23rd (Thu), you're off to Marken.

Marken is a village with a population of 1,810 in the municipality of Waterland in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. On the 23rd (Thu), steep yourself in history at Original House of Marken, stop by Wooden Shoe Factory Marken, then pause for some photo ops at Flood memorial 'The Wave', and finally squeeze the most out of the city with Amsterdam City Tours.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Marken travel planner.

Marken is very close to Volendam. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Family-friendly places like Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam tour itinerary planner.

Amsterdam is very close to Marken. In May, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.