9 days in Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Île de la Cité and Seine River. For shopping fun, head to Champs-Elysees or Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. Venture out of the city with trips to Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry) and The Royal Chapel (in Versailles). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe.

For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Paris tour planner.

Hurghada, Egypt to Paris is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Hurghada in July, with highs in Paris at 30°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can take a train to Amsterdam.

Van Gogh Museum and Museum Het Rembrandthuis will appeal to museum buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Rijksmuseum and Begijnhof. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Calidris Birdsafaries (in Texel) and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, stroll around Vondelpark, contemplate the waterfront views at Singel, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam vacation app.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Paris in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Amsterdam, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.