13 days in Amsterdam, Switzerland & Dublin Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, walk around Vondelpark, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

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San Francisco, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in September, expect Amsterdam to be slightly colder, temps between 67°F and 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Zurich.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): visit Old Town, get a taste of the local shopping with Bahnhofstrasse, and then admire the masterpieces at Kunsthaus Zurich. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.

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You can fly from Amsterdam to Zurich in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Grindelwald.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch and then take in the awesome beauty at The Eiger. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Maennlichen, then take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bachalpsee Lake.

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Traveling by car from Zurich to Grindelwald takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): explore the activities along Stellisee, then explore the activities along Riffelsee, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie". On your second day here, explore the different monuments and memorials at Mountaineers' Cemetery, then pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat.

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You can drive from Grindelwald to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Dublin.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, explore the galleries of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and take a stroll through Temple Bar.

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Getting from Zermatt to Dublin by combination of train and flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. September in Dublin sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.