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 Eise Eisinga Planetarium. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Airborne Cemetery (in Oosterbeek), Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden (in Sint Jansklooster) and Mondial Museum (in Volendam). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden, don't miss a visit to Amsterdam Roest, stroll around Oosterpark, and contemplate the waterfront views at Natuurmonumenten Nieuwkoopse Plassen.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in October, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to 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 Australian National Memorial. Venture out of the city with trips to Troyes (Ruelle des Chats & Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul). There's much more to do: take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, get a sense of history and politics at Hotel de Ville, make a trip to Luxembourg Palace, and take an in-depth tour of Memorial De La Shoah.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Paris travel route builder tool.

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.