11 days in Zurich, Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

You've now added Glacier 3000 to your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lucerne (Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne, &more), Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, and make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Zurich day trip planning site.

Bengaluru, India to Zurich is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Zurich due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Bengaluru in May: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Paris attractions planning site.

You can fly from Zurich to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Molen De Adriaan Museum (in Haarlem) and Keukenhof (in Lisse). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, admire the striking features of Royal Palace Amsterdam, and explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam online trip itinerary builder.

Take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can fly back home.