10 days in Amsterdam & Iceland Itinerary

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

On the 12th (Sat), indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, then see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Singel.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam road trip app.

Cincinnati, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cincinnati to Amsterdam is 6 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cincinnati in August: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik visit planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to Reykjavik by flight takes about 6.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in August, expect Reykjavik to be little chillier, temps between 16°C and 9°C. You'll set off for Grundarfjorour on the 13th (Sun).

Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ytri Tunga Beach, then take in the awesome beauty at Kirkjufell Mountain, then admire the sheer force of Grundarfoss Waterfall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Kirkjufellsfoss.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Grundarfjorour route planning site.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Grundarfjorour in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight, ferry, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Geysir.

Geysir tourism revolves around a famed geyser, which goes from very calm to extremely volatile depending on the subterranean seismic activity at the time.

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Getting from Grundarfjorour to Geysir by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Reykjavik.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): stroll through Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, witness a stunning natural landmark at Krysuvik, stop by Nordic Store, then explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, then appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Grotta Lighthouse.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjavik trip app.

Getting from Geysir to Reykjavik by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Amsterdam.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, then explore the world behind art at Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Reykjavik to Amsterdam in 6.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Reykjavik to Amsterdam. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Reykjavik in August: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.