Visit Haarlem

Vermeer's canals, Delft Blue pottery and the tomb of William of Orange in the New Church.

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).

Visit Utrecht, a historic Dutch city with a medieval center. See the Dom Tower (the tallest church tower in the Netherlands at 112.5 meters), explore the Rietveld Schröder House (a UNESCO World Heritage site and icon of modern architecture), stroll along the Oudegracht (a unique canal with wharf cellars housing cafes and shops), and visit the Centraal Museum (featuring works by Dick Bruna, creator of Miffy).

Visit Rotterdam, a modern Dutch city known for innovative architecture and maritime heritage. See the Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen) designed by Piet Blom, walk across the Erasmus Bridge (iconic cable-stayed bridge nicknamed 'The Swan'), explore the Markthal (indoor food market with a massive ceiling mural), and visit the Maritime Museum (historic ships and port history).

Visit The Hague, the seat of government and royal family of the Netherlands. Explore the Binnenhof (historic complex housing the Dutch Parliament since the 13th century), see the Peace Palace (home to the International Court of Justice and iconic for its role in global law), and admire the Mauritshuis museum (featuring Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and other Dutch Golden Age masterpieces). Stroll along Scheveningen Beach (a popular seaside resort with a long pier and lively promenade).

Rembrandt's birthplace and the oldest university in the Netherlands, with canals quieter than Amsterdam's.

The oldest Dutch city, on the Meuse between Belgium and Germany, where the EU treaty was signed in 1992.

The cycling capital of a cycling country, with the Martini tower and the youngest population in the Netherlands.