8 days in Berlin & Amsterdam Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, make a trip to East Side Gallery, step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace, and admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Berlin online travel planner.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin Schoenefeld. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, then walk around Vondelpark, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then contemplate the long history of Begijnhof, and finally explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Amsterdam trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. October in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel back home.