18 days in Amsterdam, Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Old Church (in Delft), The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights), &more) and Haarlem (Frans Hals Museum & Room Escape Games). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and make a trip to Dam Square.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip itinerary maker tool.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Hanoi.

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at One Pillar Pagoda, and steep yourself in history at Temple of Literature & National University.

To find where to stay and tourist information, read our Hanoi holiday maker tool.

You can fly from Amsterdam to Hanoi in 17.5 hours. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Hanoi due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

On the 18th (Fri), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, and hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market.

For maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. November in Ho Chi Minh City sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Wed) before leaving for home.