10 days in Europe Itinerary

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

On the 15th (Fri), take a stroll through Leidseplein, then wander the streets of The Jordaan, and then make a trip to Anne Frank House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam travel planner .

Chennai, India to Amsterdam is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Chennai to Amsterdam, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. In March, Amsterdam is cooler than Chennai - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to 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.

Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower will appeal to history buffs. Do your shopping at Le Marais and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, wander the streets of Montmartre, and head off the coast to Île de la Cité.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris sightseeing planning site .

You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. March in Paris sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

On the 20th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at The Rosengart Collection, stop by Harrys Swiss Watch Center, then shop like a local with Altstadt Luzern, then explore the world behind art at Kunsthalle Luzern, and finally soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lucerne route planning app .

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and train from Paris to Lucerne takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

On the 21st (Thu), take a stroll through Kolonaki Square, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and then explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, then delve into the distant past at Theater of Dionysus, then take a stroll through Plaka, and finally wander the streets of Monastiraki.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Athens trip app .

Getting from Lucerne to Athens by combination of train and flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lucerne to Athens. Traveling from Lucerne in March, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 20°C and 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.