12 days in Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris Itinerary

Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) (in Haarlem) and Keukenhof (in Lisse). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, take a stroll through The Jordaan, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and contemplate the waterfront views at Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht).

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam online tour planner.

London, UK to Amsterdam is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Brussels.

Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Bruges (Minnewater Lake, Historic Centre of Brugge, &more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Grand Place, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and browse the exhibits of Atomium.

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May in Brussels, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Paris.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Paris day trip planner.

Take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.