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Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary for Amsterdam, Switzerland, and Paris in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Amsterdam
    20 minutes (9.9 km) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    In the morning, visit the Anne Frank House to learn about the young diarist's life. In the afternoon, take a relaxing stroll along the canals and visit the Van Gogh Museum. In the evening, head to the Red Light District, where you can find cheap eats, drinks, and entertainment.

  2. Day 2: Amsterdam to Lucerne
    1 hour 50 minutes (1,000 km) from Amsterdam

    Take an early morning flight to Zurich and then a train to Lucerne. In the morning, visit the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, and Old Town. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of Lake Lucerne. In the evening, enjoy a fondue dinner at a local restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Lucerne to Interlaken
    2 hours 20 minutes (80.2 km) from Lucerne

    Take a train to Interlaken. In the morning, take a hike to Harder Kulm, an observation deck with breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps. In the afternoon, visit the Trummelbach Falls, a series of ten glacier-fed waterfalls. In the evening, go shopping for Swiss chocolates and souvenirs at local markets.

  4. Day 4: Interlaken to Grindelwald
    25 minutes (20.5 km) from Interlaken

    Take a train to Grindelwald. In the morning, take a scenic cable car ride to First, where you can take a cliff walk, zipline, or go on a mountain cart ride. In the afternoon, take a train to Kleine Scheidegg to get up close and personal with the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks. In the evening, relax at your hotel's spa.

  5. Day 5: Grindelwald to Paris
    8 hours 25 minutes (670 km) from Grindelwald

    Take a train to Paris. In the morning, visit the Eiffel Tower and take a tour of the Louvre Museum. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of the Seine River. In the evening, take a stroll along the Champs-Elysees and enjoy dinner at a local bistro.

  6. Day 6: Paris
    20 minutes (3.4 km) from the Eiffel Tower

    In the morning, visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, famous for its stained-glass windows. In the afternoon, visit the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. In the evening, watch a show at the Moulin Rouge.

  7. Day 7: Paris
    30 minutes (2.8 km) from the Moulin Rouge

    In the morning, visit the Montmartre neighborhood and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica. In the afternoon, visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn. Other local attractions include the Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne and the Palace of Justice in Paris. Make sure to try some traditional Swiss cuisine such as Rosti and Raclette. For a fun side trip, take a hot air balloon ride over the Swiss Alps or go kayaking on the Seine River in Paris. Don't forget to buy some souvenirs such as Swiss watches, French perfume, and Dutch clogs!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Anne Frank House (2 hours, €10)
  • Van Gogh Museum (2 hours, €19)
  • Red Light District (2 hours, €50)
  • Lion Monument (1 hour, free)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Lake Lucerne boat tour (2 hours, CHF 80)
  • Fondue dinner (2 hours, CHF 30)
  • Harder Kulm hike (3 hours, free)
  • Trummelbach Falls (2 hours, CHF 11)
  • First cliff walk, zipline, or mountain cart ride (3 hours, CHF 40)
  • Kleine Scheidegg train ride (2 hours, CHF 30)
  • Eiffel Tower tour (2 hours, €25)
  • Louvre Museum tour (3 hours, €17)
  • Seine River boat tour (1 hour, €15)
  • Versailles Palace and gardens tour (4 hours, €21)
  • Moulin Rouge show (2 hours, €90)
  • Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur Basilica visit (2 hours, free)
  • Palace of Fontainebleau tour (3 hours, €12)
  • Farewell dinner (2 hours, €50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €500
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