13 days in Venice, Paris & Amsterdam Itinerary

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Visiting Pineta di Volano and Isola di Burano will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cannaregio and Basilica di Sant’Antonio. Step out of Venice to go to Padua and see Scrovegni Chapel, which is approximately 52 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia, and make a trip to Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

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Newark, USA to Venice is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Time (CET) is 6 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Musee d'Orsay and Louvre Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fondation Claude Monet and Arc de Triomphe. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, wander the streets of Le Marais, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and stroll through Île de la Cité.

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You can do a combination of flight, bus, and train from Venice to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Venice in September, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 70°F and 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Amsterdam.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Jordaan and Ouderkerkerplas. Get some historical perspective at Anne Frank House and Begijnhof. Change things up with a short trip to Scheveningen beach in Scheveningen (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and browse the eclectic array of goods at Flower Market / Bloemenmarkt.

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Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.