12 days in Barcelona, Paris & London Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Step off the beaten path and head to Celler Mas Vicenc and Far Torredembarra. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and Barcelona Cathedral. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, admire the striking features of Palau Guell, and make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip planner.

Los Angeles, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Barcelona is 9 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in January: high temperatures in Barcelona hover around 58°F and lows are around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Ile Saint-Louis and Musee d'Orsay. Venture out of the city with trips to Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Seine River, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, and contemplate the long history of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in January, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 45°F and lows about 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Explore hidden gems such as IWM Duxford and St. Mary the Virgin Church. Get a sense of the local culture at Wallingford Castle Gardens & Meadows and Churchill War Rooms. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Trafalgar Square, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, hunt for treasures at Camden Market, and contemplate the long history of Tower of London.

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You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Other options are to 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. In January, daytime highs in London are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.