Are you planning to go to the Netherlands for a summer trip? Little do you know, there are countless exciting things that you can find in this land of tulips.

Take advantage of visiting the tulip garden to the iconic windmills and even wearing wooden sandals, which are so worldwide that make Holland and its cities so memorable for tourists.

More than that, you don't have to spend a large amount of money. Public transportation, food, and even lodging accommodations can be relatively affordable. Following is the Itinerary & Budgeting for 7 Days in the Netherlands.

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The trip to Amsterdam takes a long time, 30 hours from Melbourne to Amsterdam. Take an evening-to-night flight so that when you arrive in Amsterdam, you can go straight to the inn to rest before your adventure in the morning.

After landing at Schiphol International Airport, you can go straight to the inn. Hostel Cosmos Amsterdam is one of the most attractive options. Not only because it is relatively affordable, but its location close to several tourist destinations is also a consideration. You can use hostel facilities such as free wi-fi to help you.

Amsterdam has a million charms. One of the big cities in the Netherlands has even become one of the most popular tourist destinations. Albert Cuyp Markt can be your first destination to get the authentic feel of the city of Amsterdam.

As the largest street market, you can find a variety of goods and also meet many people from various countries. Not so far away, you can head to the Stadsarchief, the vital document center in Amsterdam. You can find many unique things here, such as a map of Amsterdam in 1625.

After that, you can walk along the Canal Ring. You can get around for free on foot, by bicycle, or by boat by paying a certain amount. After that, you can enjoy the cuisine of your choice in the many cafes around the Canal of Amsterdam.

You can take a free walking tour in the late afternoon, starting from Dam Square. You can see many things, including Frank Anne's house, and visit the second largest library in Europe, the OBA Central Library.

Open until 22.00, and you can read books and magazines to relax in the cafe while having dinner or head to the observation deck on the top floor to enjoy the night view of Amsterdam from a height. Very cool, right?

Haven't been to the Netherlands if you haven't found tulips. You can see it at Bloemenmarkt, the flower market in Amsterdam in Singel, between Muntplein and Koningsplein. There are tulips, daffodils, lilies, and many others.

The Amsterdam Tulip Museum can be your next destination. You can see the history of tulips in the Netherlands and other interesting facts.

After that, you can enjoy lunch break concerts in several places, which only take place between September to May or June. There is a Concertgebouw for classical music lovers, a Muziektheater for opera lovers, and the Dutch Philharmonic and Bimhuis for jazz lovers. The last two free concerts are only available every Tuesday, while the Concertgebouw is shown every Wednesday between 12.30 and 13.00.

Before continuing the journey, there is no harm in having lunch first. You can enjoy De Pizzabakkers, close to the three concert venues. The price is also relatively affordable, around 9 euros for one medium pan.

After that, you can continue your tour by taking the free ferry from behind Centraal Station to NDSM-Werf to enjoy notable works of art. Starting from sculpture installation works made from used goods, graffiti and murals, and many other works, which are artistic and cool. ARCAM can be your destination to enjoy urban design art that is no less impressive.

You haven't been to Holland if you haven't seen tulips and windmills. Incidentally, in these three areas, you can see what this Dutch icon is. The trip to De Rijp can be reached by bus or other vehicles with a journey time of 20 minutes.

De Rijp is a beautiful village in North Holland. You can enjoy the typical Dutch countryside here. After that, you can continue to Edam Village, the center of the world's most famous cheese-making. It's fun, and you can taste various types of cheese here. Slurp!

Those who want to see windmills can go to Zaanse Schans, a small village on the outskirts of Amsterdam. You can take pictures with windmills in the background or even learn about the working concept of this tool. After that, you can return to Amsterdam to prepare for the fourth day of adventure in Rotterdam.

Assuming you take the earliest morning trip, from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, it can be reached by train. By paying a ticket of 18 euros, you will get to Rotterdam Central within one hour. The station in Rotterdam itself displays a unique piece of art and architecture.

You can take pictures or enjoy the fun bustle of people passing by. After that, you can go to the inn. Hostels are still the best option for your frugal vacation. Spark Hostel can be an attractive option because not only is it cheap, this accommodation has a kitchen for cooking. You can save on food costs.

After that, you can continue your Dutch itinerary in Rotterdam by taking a free walking tour. The tour guide will show you around while explaining the history of Rotterdam.

Go for lunch at Markthal. Apart from displaying extraordinary architecture, this place is also the center of activity for residents and tourists, including matters of fulfilling stomach needs.

One more destination that you can visit related to architectural wonders is Cubic Houses or Cube House. Because of its unique appearance, this hexagonal-shaped building is Insta-worthy. Taking pictures here will confirm that you are already in Rotterdam.

Before returning to the inn, you can enjoy the magnificent bridge that is the icon of Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug. You can also continue your journey along the harbor, and Maas river for a memorable experience. Several restaurants, cafes, and bars enliven the streets along the port.

After opening the day, you can do a city tour by renting a bicycle after breakfast. Seeing the activities of Rotterdam residents in the morning, even participating in the hustle and bustle of the city, is an exciting experience.

Furthermore, Blaak Markt is also a must-visit. The largest market in Rotterdam is only open on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can get any item at an affordable price here.

You can also blend in with the activities of the residents in some parks scattered throughout Rotterdam. However, the best recommendation is to head straight to Het Park, the best park in Rotterdam and close to Euromast. This park has a refreshing green feel with wild animals roaming around.

Satisfied with relaxing in the garden, you can enjoy free concerts at the ROOMs Vocalsz concert, initiated by Hostel ROOM. Various genres of music are playing at this concert. Attending this event is guaranteed to give a deep impression before finally leaving Rotterdam and the Netherlands to continue your tour in another country or return to your homeland.

The last day in the Netherlands is the time to prepare to go home. You can take the flight at 13.00. You can relax, check out around 11.00 and go straight to the airport.

That's the Itinerary & Budgeting for 7 Days in the Netherlands, which cost you around Euro 2,086,- to Euro 3,000,-. Using Traveloka, you can go on a hassle-free trip to the Netherlands immediately.

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