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, parks, breweries, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, tour the pleasant surroundings at Natura Artis Magistra, take a stroll through Red Light District, and admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip planner .

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Amsterdam is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam is 4 hours. When traveling from Sao Paulo in October, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Amsterdam: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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): make a trip to The Markt, then get engrossed in the history at Groeninge Museum, 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 Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Halve Maan brewery, contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of the Holy Blood, then make a trip to Belfry of Bruges, and finally look for gifts at Carpentier-Goegebeuer.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Bruges trip itinerary planner .

Getting from Amsterdam to Bruges by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum, see the interesting displays at Manneken Pis, then steep yourself in history at Grand Place, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule). On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Parc du Cinquantenaire, find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe, and then examine the collection at Atomium.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Brussels online travel planner .

Traveling by car from Bruges to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October in Brussels, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to 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, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sacre Coeur Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle.

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Getting from Brussels to Paris by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to catch the 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, historic sites, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to The London Eye, admire the natural beauty at Buckingham Palace, steep yourself in history at Tower of London, and explore the world behind art at British Museum.

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Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Tue) before leaving for home.