8 days in Leeds, Amsterdam & Krakow Itinerary

One of the most cosmopolitan, innovative, and prosperous cities in the country, Leeds went from a run-down mill town to a hip 21st-century urban center in just a few decades.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then go for a walk through York City Walls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): wander the streets of York Shambles, then admire the striking features of York Minster, then steep yourself in history at Treasurer's House, and finally see the interesting displays at Jorvik Viking Centre.

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Manchester to Leeds is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Leeds are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Hofje van Bakenes), Keukenhof (in Lisse) and Delft (Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and visit The Jordaan.

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Fly from Leeds to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

On the 22nd (Sat), explore the historical opulence of Wawel Royal Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), then take in panoramic vistas at Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower, and finally make a trip to Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Wieliczka Salt Mine, then contemplate the long history of Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, then admire the striking features of St. Mary's Basilica, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Corpus Christi Church (Kosciol Bozego Ciala).

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Getting from Amsterdam to Krakow by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.