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.

For shopping fun, head to Camden Market or Borough Market. Your inner history buff will appreciate Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, browse the range of quality goods at Harrods, shop like a local with Covent Garden, and take in the exciting artwork at Saatchi Gallery.

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New York City, USA to London is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in April, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can catch the 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 44 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, admire the striking features of Dôme Sacre Coeur, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, and take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In April in Paris, expect temperatures between 61°F during the day and 43°F at night. 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grindavik: Hveradalir (in Hveragerdi), Hafnarfjordur (Scuba & Snorkeling & Horseback Riding Tours) and Strandarkirkja (in Thorlakshofn). There's much more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, witness a stunning natural landmark at Gunnuhver Hot Springs, take an in-depth tour of Viking World, and head outdoors with Krysuvik-Seltun.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Paris to Grindavik in 4.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Grindavik is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Paris in April; daily highs in Grindavik reach 43°F and lows reach 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.