13 days in Switzerland, Amsterdam & Munich Itinerary

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
— 3 nights
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Munich, Germany
— 3 nights
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Basel, Switzerland
— 3 nights
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Geneva, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 3 nights

Venice of the North

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at The Amstel, explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): visit The Jordaan, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and then admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

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Atlanta, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Atlanta to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Atlanta in October; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 59°F and lows reach 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can fly to Munich.
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Munich, Germany — 3 nights

Village of a Million People

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like BMW Museum and Munich Residenz. Let the collections at BMW Welt and Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Munich: Fussen (Benediktinerkloster St. Mang & Altstadt von Fuessen), Pilgrimage Church of Wies (in Steingaden) and Schwangau (Schloss Neuschwanstein & Antike Romervilla). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of BMW Headquarters, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Heiliggeistkirche, and examine the collection at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum.

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You can fly from Amsterdam to Munich in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, plan for slightly colder nights in Munich, with lows around 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Basel.
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Basel, Switzerland — 3 nights

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom von Arlesheim, then explore the ancient world of Augusta Raurica, then examine the collection at Pantheon Basel, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Offene Kirche Elisabethen. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche, get a new perspective on nature at Antikenmuseum Basel, and then take a stroll through Basel's Old Town.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Basel takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Geneva.
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Geneva, Switzerland — 2 nights

Capital of Peace

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.
Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre and Maison Tavel. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral and Eglise Russe. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Musee d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Geneve, admire the masterpieces at Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire, see the interesting displays at Musee des Suisses Dans Le Monde, and get a new perspective on nature at MEG Musee d’ethnographie de Geneve.

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Traveling by car from Basel to Geneva takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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