24 days in Paris, Zurich & Amsterdam Itinerary

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.

On the 26th (Thu), take a stroll through Île de la Cité and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. On the 27th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and then admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Paris day trip tool.

Manila, Philippines to Paris is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Philippine Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Manila in July; daily highs in Paris reach 30°C and lows reach 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Visiting Rhine Falls and Strandbad Mythenquai will get you outdoors. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Old Town and Fraumünster Church. Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with Bahnhofstrasse, explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

For maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or fly; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Paris.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. Musee d'Orsay and Arc de Triomphe are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Paris further: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Paris travel site.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or fly; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can 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.

Van Gogh Museum and Mark Raven Amsterdam Art will appeal to museum buffs. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Leidseplein and De 9 Straatjes. There's much more to do: take a stroll through The Jordaan, get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, and admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam tour planner.

Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. When traveling from Paris in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Amsterdam: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel back home.