16 days in Sydney & London Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Sydney is known for nightlife, beaches, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, explore the striking landscape at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, stop by Sydney Fish Market, and wander the streets of The Rocks.

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London, UK to Sydney is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 10 hours. In May, Sydney is somewhat warmer than London - with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can fly to London.

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

Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: The Cotswold Brewing Company (in Bourton-on-the-Water), Cotswold Archery (in Moreton-in-Marsh) and Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the London online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Sydney to London takes 25 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -10 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.