9 days in Amsterdam, Munich & Switzerland 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: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, have fun and explore at NEMO Science Museum, contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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New York City, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Amsterdam, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from New York City in October: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 59°F and lows are around 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, admire the natural beauty at English Garden, and don't miss a visit to Marienplatz.

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Fly from Amsterdam to Munich in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Munich, with lows of 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly to Zurich.

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

On the 15th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then take a stroll through Old Town.

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Fly from Munich to Zurich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October in Zurich, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.