11 days in Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Anne Frank House and Louwman Museum The Hague. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Het steen (in Delft) and The Hague (Kunstmuseum Den Haag & Panorama Mesdag). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Zaanse Schans, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, get engrossed in the history at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

Plan my trip to Amsterdam with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Milwaukee, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Milwaukee in November since evenings lows in Amsterdam dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Appreciate the collections at Museum Plantin-Moretus and Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Memorial Waterloo 1815 and Fort Breendonk. Change things up with these side-trips from Brussels: Spa Cinq Mondes (in La Hulpe) and Antwerp (Cogels Osylei & Saint Paul's Church). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Grand Place, explore the galleries of Atomium, learn about all things military at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History, and examine the collection at Train World.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Brussels road trip site.

Drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In November, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'Orsay and Louvre Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Latin Quarter. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Musee Nissim de Camondo, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, and admire the masterpieces at Atelier des Lumieres.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip maker site.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. November in Paris sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.