15 days in Seattle & Frankfurt Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Chihuly Garden and Glass and Glasshouse Studio will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Fishing Charters & Tours and Washington Park Arboretum. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie--about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, stroll around Kerry Park, see the interesting displays at Museum of History & Industry, and stroll the grounds of Bruce Lee Grave Site.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle driving holiday website.

Bengaluru, India to Seattle is an approximately 24- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -13.5 hour difference. Traveling from Bengaluru in November, things will get colder in Seattle: highs are around 13°C and lows about 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Stadel Museum and Technik Museum Speyer. Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus) and Reichsburg Cochem will appeal to history buffs. Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Mittelalterlicher Marktplatz (in Bernkastel-Kues), Heidelberg (Student Jail (Studentenkarzer), Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), &more) and Eltz Castle (in Wierschem). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Marksburg, snap pictures at Iron Bridge, get a new perspective on nature at Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Naturmuseum Senckenberg), and examine the collection at Museum Embankment.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Frankfurt online journey builder.

Getting from Seattle to Frankfurt by flight takes about 13 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 9 hour difference. When traveling from Seattle in November, plan for little chillier days in Frankfurt, with highs around 10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel back home.