16 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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

Boat Tours & Water Sports has been added to your itinerary. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace Amsterdam, and visit The Jordaan.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip planning app.

Phoenix, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 8 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Phoenix in August; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 72°F and lows reach 56°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Leiden.

Located in the flower-growing district, Leiden has been called the most beautiful city in the Netherlands.

Explore Leiden's surroundings by going to Rotterdam (Rotterdam Centraal Station, Erasmus Bridge, &more). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Rijn (Rhine), explore the world behind art at National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden), make a trip to Wall Poems of Leiden, and admire the natural beauty at Hortus botanicus Leiden.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Leiden travel route planning site.

Getting from Amsterdam to Leiden by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August in Leiden, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 56°F at night. On the 30th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): admire the striking features of Provinciaal Hof, take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, admire the landmark architecture of Stadhuis, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of Brugge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Thu): snap pictures at St Michael's Bridge, then get to know the fascinating history of Ghent City Center, then explore the historical opulence of Gravensteen, and finally contemplate the long history of Graslei and Korenlei.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bruges itinerary planner.

Getting from Leiden to Bruges by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In August in Bruges, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 55°F at night. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

You've added Palais du Tau, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, A la Francaise ! Champagne, and other attractions to your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Montmartre, and admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip planner.

Traveling by train from Bruges to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.