10 days in Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Musee Rodin. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims. Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower. Venture out of the city with trips to Reims (Cimetiere du Nord & Basilique Saint-Remi). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Paris. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: The Hague (Louwman Museum The Hague & Panorama Mesdag). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Oude Church, see the interesting displays at Micropia, and wander the streets of The Jordaan.

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Take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. December in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 38°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel back home.