4 days in Tampa & Clearwater Itinerary

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Tampa online journey planner .

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Tampa is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Tampa is minus 6 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in October: high temperatures in Tampa hover around 34°C and lows are around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Clearwater.

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Clearwater Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Sunset Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Honeymoon Island State Park, make a trip to Philippe Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Saint Pete Beach.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Clearwater online day trip planner .

Traveling by car from Tampa to Clearwater takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Clearwater can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.