14 days in Istanbul, Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Istanbul trip site.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. April in Istanbul sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly to Paris.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and wander the streets of Le Marais.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Paris online tour planner.

Getting from Istanbul to Paris by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Istanbul to Paris, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Amsterdam.

Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Haarlem (Stadhuis Haarlem, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more), Lisse (Keukenhof & The Flower Bulb Region) and Delft (Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Agnetapark, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, wander the streets of The Jordaan, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and stroll around Vondelpark.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam sightseeing planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.