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 Passeig de Gracia. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, visit El Barri Gòtic, and admire the striking features of Palau Guell.

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Los Angeles, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, expect Barcelona to be a bit cooler, temps between 58°F and 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time 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 Arc de Triomphe. Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Seine River, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in January; daily highs in Paris reach 45°F and lows reach 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time 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 Wallingford Castle Gardens & Meadows. Get a sense of the local culture at St. Mary the Virgin Church 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.