Iceland to Amsterdam

The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik is an interesting place to explore and an important cultural centre, well-known for its colourful houses, vibrant culture and mesmerising natural beauty. The city boasts of several museums, churches, recreation centres and other interesting attractions worth exploring. On a tour of Reykjavik, travellers can visit Hallgrimskirkja- the largest church in the country and one of the tallest structures here; go to Bessastadir to view the Presidential residence; behold sights of the glass dome of Perlan that rests on five hot water tanks or enjoy shopping in Laugavegur, one of the main shopping streets in the city. The Culture House deserves a visit on any trip to Reykjavik. Here, one can catch a glimpse of unique exhibits that present a clear insight of the rich cultural heritage of Iceland. ‘Reykjavík 871±2’ is an unusual archaeological exhibition related to the Viking era, worth visiting. Harpa Reykjavik is a renowned performance venue in the city that features a number of musical concerts. The presence of Tjornin- a beautiful pond, located in the heart of the city, adds to the beauty and appeal of the place. Nature-lovers can go to Heidmork, the largest nature reserve of the city. To explore this wonderful city in a very expedient manner, tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip.

If you are on the land where you find sumptuous canal houses and alluring gabled facades, then you are surely in the beautiful city called 'Amsterdam'. The city is also known as the Venice of the North and has a great history in its lap. Being the capital of Netherlands, the city offers you everything which can make your holidays more memorable. Amsterdammers (people residing in Amsterdam) who are famous for their liberalism love to speak in English. The city got its name from Amstelredamme and during the Dutch Golden Age, the city became one of the prominent ports in the globe. It was during the 17th century, when the city had developed the famous canal district. At present, The Canal Ring has got the crown of world heritage site. Anne Frank House is one of the most famous monuments here. There are numerous good tourist sites which a number of travellers from different parts of the world come to praise and admire. Due to its many museums, Amsterdam is also called as ‘the city of museums’. The most visited places in Amsterdam are Oude Kerk, Dam square, Begijnhof, Amsterdam's canals, Magere Brug, Red Light District, Artis ZOO, Vondelpark, Hortus Botanicus- the Botanical Garden and many more. Though the city welcomes you all through the months, but still the perfect time to visit here is October to March. Due to its warm Dutch hospitality and zealous nature of the people, Amsterdam was counted as 13th globally on quality of living by Mercer. The nightlife of the city is the real fun. People love to hang-around and dancing with each-other in the clubs and pups. The lip-smacking food is the specialty of this amazing city. To find the best hotels in Amsterdam as well as flights to this city, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com. Here, you can also get some best deals on your bookings. It will take few simple steps to book your air-tickets or rooms in hotel. So, don't waste your time looking here and there, just come on the home page of MakeMyTrip and enjoy your dream tour.