8 days in Paris & London Itinerary

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 Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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San Jose, USA to Paris is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Jose to Paris. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from San Jose in November, with highs in Paris at 12°C and lows at 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can catch the train 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.

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Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. In November in London, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. You will leave for home on the 20th (Wed).