11 days in London, Paris & Iceland Itinerary

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

Visit Tower of London and Westminster Abbey for their historical value. Head to Covent Garden and Borough Marketfor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, hunt for treasures at Old Spitalfields Market, and explore the world behind art at Saatchi Gallery.

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New York City, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to London, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from New York City in April; daily highs in London reach 56°F and lows reach 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

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.

Popular historic sites such as Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Paris are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Grindavik.

A historical fishing town on the scenic south coast of the Southern Peninsula, Grindavik boasts one main attraction, the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa.

Get some historical perspective at Strandarkirkja and Stekkjarkot. Step out of Grindavik with an excursion to Hveradalir in Hveragerdi--about 4 hours away. There's much more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Gunnuhver Hot Springs, take an in-depth tour of Viking World, examine the collection at Rokksafn Islands - The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, and make a trip to The Giantess in the Mountain.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Grindavik takes 7.5 hours. Traveling from Paris to Grindavik, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Paris in April, with highs in Grindavik at 42°F and lows at 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.