9 days in Amsterdam & Paris Itinerary

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Zandvoort aan Zee and Zandmotor. Head to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Kaaswaag Edamfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Museum De Beurs van Londen (in Delft) and Spiegelplas en Blijkpolderplas (in Nederhorst den Berg). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House.

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Newark, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Newark in September; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 67°F and lows reach 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can take a train to Paris.

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 Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Montmartre and Arc de Triomphe. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

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You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Paris are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.