13 days in Nice, Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): meet the residents at Marineland. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Ascenseur du Chateau, then make a trip to Place Massena, then contemplate the long history of Place Garibaldi, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Nice attractions site.

Brisbane, Australia to Nice is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from Brisbane to Nice, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Brisbane in November: high temperatures in Nice hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Kids will enjoy Louvre Museum and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Change things up with a short trip to Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris online road trip planner.

Getting from Nice to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Nice in November, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 12°C and lows about 6°C. On the 23rd (Wed), you're off to Amsterdam.

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

Family-friendly places like Van Gogh Museum and ARTIS will thrill your kids. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen) and The Hague (Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) & Sea Life Scheveningen). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, stroll around Vondelpark, contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and get curious at NEMO Science Museum.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Paris.

On the 27th (Sun), explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris holiday planning site.

You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.