22 days in Paris, London & Dublin 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.

Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles), Giverny (Fondation Claude Monet & Musee de Mecanique Naturelle) and Rouen (Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen & Rue du Gros-Horloge). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, don't miss a visit to Champs-Elysees, contemplate the long history of The Paris Catacombs, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

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San Diego, USA to Paris is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Diego to Paris. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from San Diego in September, with highs in Paris at 70°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can take a 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Home of Charles Darwin Down House (in Downe), Mompesson House (in Salisbury) and Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar (in Biggin Hill). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, don't miss a visit to Tower of London, and brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms.

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Getting from Paris to London by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: 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. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Visit Guinness Storehouse and Kilkenny Castle for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Jerpoint Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Irish Military War Museum & Family Park (in Starinagh), Slane Castle (in Slane) and Malahide Castle (in Malahide). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, take in nature's colorful creations at Rothe House and Garden, admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle.

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Traveling by flight from London to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. When traveling from London in September, plan for a bit cooler days in Dublin, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 48°F. On the 28th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.