60 days in Cape Town & Amsterdam Itinerary

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Take a break from the city and head to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Lion's Head. Do some cultural sightseeing at Franschhoek Motor Museum and Fairview Wine and Cheese. Venture out of the city with trips to Kraalbaai Beach/Lagoon (in Langebaan), Shark Diving (in Gansbaai) and Hermanus (Grotto Beach, Kwaaiwater, &more). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Point, identify plant and animal life at Platteklip Gorge, stop by Abseil Africa, and get to know the fascinating history of Maclear's Beacon.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Town day trip planning site.

Valletta, Malta to Cape Town is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Valletta to Cape Town, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Valletta in January, plan for warmer days in Cape Town, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Explore hidden gems such as The Jordaan and Kunstmuseum Den Haag. Escape the urban bustle at Natuurgebied Zwanenwater and Leemstar. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: The Hague (Louwman Museum The Hague, The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more), Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), Grote Markt, &more) and Strand van Katwijk aan Zee (in Katwijk). Spend the 20th (Wed) exploring nature at Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden. Spend the 4th (Mon) exploring nature at National Park de Loonse en Drunense Duinen. There's much more to do: browse the exhibits of Anne Frank House, get lost in a book at OBA Library of Amsterdam, admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, and examine the collection at Zaanse Schans.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip itinerary builder tool.

Fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam in 15 hours. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Cape Town in February, expect Amsterdam to be colder, temps between 7°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.