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.

We've included these beaches for you: Zandmotor and Spiegelplas en Blijkpolderplas. Get outdoors at Zandvoort aan Zee and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague) and Museum De Beurs van Londen (in Delft). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, wander the streets of The Jordaan, pick up some local products at Kaaswaag Edam, and take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam travel itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Amsterdam is 6 hours. Traveling from Newark in September, expect Amsterdam to be a bit cooler, temps between 67°F and 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the 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.

Do your shopping at Le Marais and Champs-Elysees. Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Montmartre, appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Paris online trip planner .

Take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Paris are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel back home.