15 days in London & Amsterdam Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Natural History Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms, and enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge.

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Washington, USA to London is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Washington in December since evenings lows in London dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can fly 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 Rijksmuseum. Venture out of the city with trips to Nieuwe Kerk (in Delft), The Hague (Madurodam, The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more) and Haarlem (De Vishal, Grote Markt, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, take a stroll through The Jordaan, engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

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Getting from London to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in December, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.