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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Louvre Museum and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Explore hidden gems such as Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse and Fondation Louis Vuitton. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, see the interesting displays at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Washington, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Paris is 6 hours. Traveling from Washington in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 35°F in Paris. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Micropia and Body Worlds. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Utrecht (Dom Tower, Canals area, &more) and voormailge Pieterskerk Eemnes of "Het Dikke Torentje" (in Eemnes). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, see the interesting displays at Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif.

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Take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 43°F, and evening lows to 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel back home.