14 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Eiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris. Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, and don't miss a visit to Champs-Elysees.

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Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to Paris, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in April: high temperatures in Paris hover around 60°F and lows are around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Zurich.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): stop by Old Town, then explore the activities along Lake Zurich, and then see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Thu): take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, then take in the views from Chapel Bridge, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hofkirche, and finally stroll through Rhine Falls.

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Fly from Paris to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. In April in Zurich, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Amsterdam.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Haarlem (Grote Markt & Teylers Museum) and Keukenhof (in Lisse). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, and wander the streets of The Jordaan.

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You can fly from Zurich to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): get in on the family fun at Mini-Europe, examine the collection at Atomium, and then contemplate the long history of Serres Royales De Laeken. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), don't miss a visit to Belgian Comic Strip Center, examine the collection at Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate (Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat), contemplate the long history of Grand Place, then admire the landmark architecture of Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles, and finally pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis.

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You can drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Paris.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, then steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.