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

For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Paris road trip planning website.

San Diego, USA to Paris is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from San Diego to Paris, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Diego in September, things will get little chillier in Paris: highs are around 70°F and lows about 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Buckingham Palace and Tower of London. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Stonehenge and National Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar (in Biggin Hill), Mompesson House (in Salisbury) and Home of Charles Darwin Down House (in Downe). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Churchill War Rooms.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our London day trip tool.

Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow 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 St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Kilkenny Castle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Malahide Castle (in Malahide), Slane Castle (in Slane) and Irish Military War Museum & Family Park (in Starinagh). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Jerpoint Park, wander the streets of Temple Bar, stroll around St Stephens Green, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Jerpoint Abbey.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Dublin attractions planner.

Fly from London to Dublin in 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 slightly colder days in Dublin, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.