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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Discover out-of-the-way places like Latin Quarter and Ile Saint-Louis. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Paris trip planner.

Washington, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in September, you will find days in Paris are little chillier (70°F), and nights are about the same (53°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Step off the beaten path and head to World Heritage Kinderdijk and Louwman Museum The Hague. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Nieuwe Kerk (in Delft) and Rotterdam (Markthal & Rotterdam Centraal Station). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Zaanse Schans, visit The Jordaan, explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and steep yourself in history at Begijnhof.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam road trip planning site.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.