16 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and stroll around Vondelpark.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Amsterdam journey planning app.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Amsterdam is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Sao Paulo in October: highs in Amsterdam hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): don't miss a visit to The Markt, then admire the masterpieces at Groeningemuseum, and then steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady Bruges, sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of the Holy Blood, then take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, and finally look for gifts at Carpentier-Goegebeuer.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bruges travel planner.

You can drive from Amsterdam to Bruges in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, then contemplate the long history of Grand Place, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule). On the 15th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Parc du Cinquantenaire, then find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe, and then see the interesting displays at Atomium.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Brussels holiday website.

Traveling by car from Bruges to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can take a train 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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the galleries of Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, and pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe.

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You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. October in Paris sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our London holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. In October in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.