15 days in Amsterdam, Prague & Budapest Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen), Haarlem (Frans Hals Museum, Grote Markt, &more) and The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery & Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif, and wander the streets of The Jordaan.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Amsterdam driving holiday app.

Portland, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 9 hours. Traveling from Portland in September, you will find days in Amsterdam are a bit cooler (22°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

On the 13th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, contemplate the long history of Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pinkas Synagogue Pinkasova synagoga.

For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Prague trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. September in Prague sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Budapest: Eger (Eger Castle, Dobo Square, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, read Budapest tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Budapest takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.