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. Museum-lovers will appreciate Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Get in touch with nature at Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) and Leemstar. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, take an in-depth tour of Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, tour the water at your own pace with MokumBoat, and browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam journey planning site.

Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly back home.