9 days in Amsterdam, Munich & Rome Itinerary

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, visit The Jordaan, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and have fun and explore at NEMO Science Museum.

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New York City, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in October, things will get little chillier in Amsterdam: highs are around 59°F and lows about 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Frauenkirche, then contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, and then stroll around English Garden. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Church, make a trip to Marienplatz, admire the striking features of Asamkirche, then examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church.

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You can fly from Amsterdam to Munich in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Munich, with lows of 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

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Fly from Munich to Rome in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Munich in October, expect Rome to be a bit warmer, temps between 73°F and 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.