17 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Fondation Louis Vuitton and Musee Marmottan Monet. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Step out of Paris to go to Saint-Denis and see Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Pere-Lachaise Cemetery.

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Portland, USA to Paris is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Portland to Paris is 9 hours. March in Paris sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to take a train to London.

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

Do your shopping at The Courtauld Gallery and Borough Market. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wallace Collection and Brooklands Museum. Explore London's surroundings by going to Hever Castle & Gardens (in Hever) and Ightham Mote (in Ightham). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, take a stroll through Westminster, and take an in-depth tour of The British Museum.

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You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. March in London sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Gravensteen and Torture Museum Oude Steen. Step off the beaten path and head to Tyne Cot Cemetery and Graslei and Korenlei. Venture out of the city with trips to Ghent (Saint Nicholas Church, St Michael's Bridge, &more), Ieper (Ypres) (Ramparts Cemetery, Essex Farm Cemetery, &more) and German Command Post (in Zandvoorde). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, take an in-depth tour of Memorial Waterloo 1815, browse the different shops at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, and see the interesting displays at Red Star Line Museum.

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Take a train from London to Brussels in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Brussels due to the time zone difference. In March, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Museum Het Rembrandthuis and De Duif. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: The Hague (Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Panorama Mesdag, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, admire the masterpieces at Moco Museum Amsterdam, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and get curious at Body Worlds.

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Getting from Brussels to Amsterdam by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In March, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 49°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.