15 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Zaanse Schans and Louwman Museum The Hague. Get a sense of the local culture at Van Gogh Museum and Panorama Mesdag. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Portuguese Synagogue.

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Vancouver, Canada to Amsterdam is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Vancouver to Amsterdam. September in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Brussels.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ghent City Center and Saint Bavo's Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Grand Place and Museum Plantin-Moretus. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Memorial Waterloo 1815 (in Braine-l'Alleud), Ghent (Gravensteen, Graslei and Korenlei, &more) and Antwerp (Grote Markt & Cathedral of Our Lady). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame Du Sablon, admire the landmark architecture of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady Bruges.

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Reims.

Explore hidden gems such as Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims and Basilique Saint-Remi. Do some cultural sightseeing at Moet et Chandon and Nomad Wine. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reims: Champagne Collard-Picard (in Epernay) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon (in Laon). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, learn about winemaking at Champagne Taittinger, and examine the collection at Hotel Le Vergeur Museum.

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Getting from Brussels to Reims by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Brussels in September, you will find days in Reims are a bit warmer (26°C), and nights are about the same (10°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee Rodin and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. The adventure continues: visit Latin Quarter, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and admire the striking features of Louvre Museum.

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Traveling by train from Reims to Paris takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.