11 days in Paris & Amsterdam 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.

Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Get outdoors at Île de la Cité and Seine River. Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe.

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

Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. In April, Paris is cooler than Bangkok - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. On the 23rd (Tue), you're off to Amsterdam.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Westfries Museum, Lowlands Tours, and other attractions. Van Gogh Museum and Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam will appeal to museum buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) and MokumBoat. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, choose your vessel at Private Boat Tours, stroll around Vondelpark, and pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam driving holiday planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.