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 Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Winchester Cathedral (in Winchester) and Hattingley Valley Wines (in Lower Wield). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of The British Museum, steep yourself in history at Westminster Abbey, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

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Washington, USA to London is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. In August, London is a bit cooler than Washington - with highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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 Rijksmuseum. Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Delft (Maria van Jessekerk & Old Church), Edams Museum (in Edam) and Haarlem (Hofjeswandeling in Haarlem, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, get in on the family fun at Madurodam, and take in the exciting artwork at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery.

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You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. In September in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.