17 days in Paris, Milan & 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Chateau de Fontainebleau and Île de la Cité. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte in Maincy, approximately Maincy away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, don't miss a visit to Champs-Elysees, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Paris tour itinerary maker website.

Seattle, USA to Paris is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Seattle to Paris, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Piazza del Duomo and Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile. You'll explore and learn at Palazzo Te and Armeria Reale. Explore Milan's surroundings by going to Bergamo (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore & La Citta Alta), Museo Pietro Micca (in Turin) and Mantua (Rotonda di San Lorenzo & Camera degli Sposi). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sacro Monte di Orta, explore the activities along San Giulio Island, and delve into the distant past at Chiesa San Martino.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Milan online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Milan in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in December, and nighttime lows around 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Amsterdam.

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

Get outdoors at The Amstel and Herengracht. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Van Gogh Museum and Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Louwman Museum The Hague, &more), World Heritage Kinderdijk (in Kinderdijk) and Canals area (in Utrecht). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, get engrossed in the history at Amsterdam Gallery, engage your brain at Body Worlds, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House).

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam route website.

Traveling by flight from Milan to Amsterdam takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.