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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and Musee Marmottan Monet. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Louvre Museum and Fondation Louis Vuitton. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, visit Latin Quarter, take a stroll through Le Marais, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Paris travel itinerary planner.

New York City, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. In March, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Amsterdam.

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

Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Zaanse Schans. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Body Worlds. Change things up with a short trip to Panorama Mesdag in The Hague (about 1h 5 min away). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Portuguese Synagogue, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam attractions planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can fly back home.