16 days in Paris & United Kingdom Itinerary

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Paris, France
— 5 nights
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London, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
Train
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Bath, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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Windermere, United Kingdom
— 1 night
Train
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Paris, France — 5 nights

City of Light

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.
Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.

Columbus, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Columbus to Paris due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Columbus in June; daily highs in Paris reach 74°F and lows reach 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can take a train to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 4 nights

The Square Mile

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, walk around Hyde Park, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read London day trip planning tool.

You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in June, you will find days in London are a bit cooler (68°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Bath.
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Bath, United Kingdom — 1 night

Queen of English Cities

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.
On the 12th (Mon), steep yourself in history at The Roman Baths, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bath Abbey, identify plant and animal life at West of England Falconry, then see the interesting displays at The Jane Austen Centre, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Castle Combe Village.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Bath itinerary planner.

Take a train from London to Bath in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Windermere.
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Windermere, United Kingdom — 1 night

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on Lake District Sheepdog Experience, then take some stellar pictures from Orrest Head, and then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

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Traveling by car from Bath to Windermere takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 4 nights

Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, contemplate the long history of Palace of Holyroodhouse, take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh road trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Windermere to Edinburgh takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide

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Nightlife · Specialty Museums · Castles
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
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