9 days in Amsterdam, Berlin & Nuremberg Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Get some historical perspective at Grote Markt and Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo). Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Molen De Adriaan Museum, Cathedral of Saint Bavo, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, take in the views from Magere Brug, and make a trip to Speeltoren.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam route builder website.

Toronto, Canada to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. In June, Amsterdam is slightly colder than Toronto - with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can fly to Berlin.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, then ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, and finally appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery, contemplate the long history of Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, then pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Berlin road trip website.

You can fly from Amsterdam to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Nuremberg.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, contemplate the long history of Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Church, explore the historical opulence of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, then contemplate the long history of Albrecht Durer's House, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Sebaldus Church.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg road trip planning site.

You can drive from Berlin to Nuremberg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In June, daytime highs in Nuremberg are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.