10 days in London & Paris Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Take a break from the city and head to Brighton Beach and Beachy Head. Get some cultural insight at The Lanes and Old Town Hastings. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Tower of London, see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds London, wander the streets of Hampstead, and step into the grandiose world of Buckingham Palace.

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Washington DC, USA to London is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to London, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Washington DC in June, with highs in London at 69°F and lows at 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) 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.

Step out of the city life by going to River Seine and Île de la Cité. Get some cultural insight at Palace of Versailles and Montmartre. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, explore the historical opulence of Luxembourg Palace, contemplate the long history of The Catacombs, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. June in Paris sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 55°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.