11 days in Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Van Gogh Museum and Kunstmuseum Den Haag. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Het steen (in Delft) and The Hague (Panorama Mesdag & Louwman Museum The Hague). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Zaanse Schans, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, get engrossed in the history at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

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Milwaukee, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Milwaukee in November since evenings lows in Amsterdam dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to 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.

Appreciate the collections at Museum Plantin-Moretus and Atomium. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Memorial Waterloo 1815 and Parc du Cinquantenaire. Change things up with these side-trips from Brussels: Antwerp (Cogels Osylei & Saint Paul's Church) and Spa Cinq Mondes (in La Hulpe). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Grand Place, examine the collection at Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, brush up on your military savvy at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in November, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'Orsay and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, get to know the fascinating history of Latin Quarter, and admire the masterpieces at Atelier des Lumieres.

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You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In November, daytime highs in Paris are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.