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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Marinemuseum and Airborne Cemetery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden (in Sint Jansklooster), Mondial Museum (in Volendam) and Natuurmonumenten Nieuwkoopse Plassen (in Woerdense Verlaat). There's much more to do: engage your brain at Eise Eisinga Planetarium, make a trip to Damrak, walk around Oosterpark, and explore the world behind art at Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups and Musee des Arts Forains. Venture out of the city with trips to Australian National Memorial (in Fouilloy) and Troyes (Ruelle des Chats & Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul). There's much more to do: take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, take an in-depth tour of Memorial De La Shoah, get to know the resident critters at Jardin des Plantes, and don't miss a visit to Luxembourg Palace.

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Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.