16 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get a sense of the local culture at National Gallery and Wallace Collection. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to HMS Belfast and Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Westminster, don't miss a visit to Tower of London, take an in-depth tour of Museum of London, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

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Portland, USA to London is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Portland to London, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Portland in March, expect nights in London to be about the same, around 37°F, while days are slightly colder, around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Eiffel Tower and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse will appeal to history buffs. Step off the beaten path and head to Fondation Louis Vuitton and Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Musee Marmottan Monet, take a stroll through Latin Quarter, and examine the collection at Atelier des Lumieres.

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Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in March, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Step off the beaten path and head to St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) and Torture Museum Oude Steen. Do some cultural sightseeing at Grand Place and Memorial Waterloo 1815. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Antwerp (Museum De Reede, Chocolate Nation, &more), Bruges (Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai, Church of Our Lady Bruges, &more) and Mons (Collegiale Sainte-Waudru, Francois Duesberg Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Graslei and Korenlei, explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum, see the interesting displays at Train World, and admire the landmark architecture of Guild Houses.

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You can take a train from Paris to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. When traveling from Paris in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Brussels: temperatures range from 48°F by day to 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Zaanse Schans and Body Worlds. Museum-lovers will appreciate Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Venture out of the city with trips to Utrecht (Canals area & Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum)) and The Hague (Panorama Mesdag, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, take in the spiritual surroundings of Portuguese Synagogue, admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In March in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 49°F during the day and 35°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.