12 days in London, Paris & Reykjavik 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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the views from Tower Bridge, and admire the striking features of Westminster Abbey.

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Los Angeles, USA to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to London, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, expect London to be a bit cooler, temps between 67°F and 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Paris online travel planner.

Take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

On the 8th (Sun), get outside with Outdoor Activities and then take in panoramic vistas at Perlan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, look for gifts at foa, have some family-friendly fun at Mink Viking Portrait Studio, then take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Iceland, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja.

For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Reykjavik takes 7 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to Reykjavik. Traveling from Paris in October, expect Reykjavik to be a bit cooler, temps between 46°F and 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel back home.