13 days in Amsterdam, Paris & Switzerland Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and wander the streets of The Jordaan.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam tour builder website.

Mumbai, India to Amsterdam is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Traveling from Mumbai in June, things will get cooler in Amsterdam: highs are around 23°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Paris travel route builder website.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Amsterdam in June, you will find days in Paris are somewhat warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Zurich.

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

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, explore the activities along Limmat, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Mon): wander the streets of Old Town, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip 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 drive. In June, daytime highs in Zurich are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Jungfraujoch and then hike along Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall, and then appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Village.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lauterbrunnen trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.