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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Anne Frank House and Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo). You'll explore and learn at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Stadhuis Haarlem, Grote Markt, &more), Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (in Delft) and The Hague (Panorama Mesdag & The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), take a stroll through The Jordaan, appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, and contemplate the long history of Papiermolen De Schoolmeester/moulin a papier De Schoolmeester.

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Denver, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Denver to Amsterdam, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Amsterdam when traveling from Denver in April, with lows around 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) 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.

Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum and Historium Brugge will appeal to museum buffs. For shopping fun, head to Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert or The Chocolate Line Bruges. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Ghent (Ghent City Center, Gravensteen, &more) and Bruges (Church of Our Lady Bruges & The Markt). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Grand Place, explore the world behind art at Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and contemplate the long history of Serres Royales De Laeken.

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

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You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.