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.

Escape the urban bustle at Canal Grande and Blue Moon. You'll discover tucked-away gems like St Mark's Campanile and Scrovegni Chapel. Get out of town with these interesting Venice side-trips: Pineta di Volano (in Lido di Volano) and Basilica of St. Anthony (in Padua). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, explore the activities along Laguna Veneta, take a stroll through Cannaregio, and see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace.

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Newark, USA to Venice is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can 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.

Get some historical perspective at Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysees. Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Paris to go to Giverny and see Fondation Claude Monet, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, take a stroll through Le Marais, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité.

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Getting from Venice to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Venice in September, expect Paris to be a bit cooler, temps between 70°F and 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Let the collections at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum capture your imagination. We've included these beaches for you: Ouderkerkerplas and Scheveningen Beach. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House, explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

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You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.