16 days in Lisbon, Paris & London Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Change things up with a short trip to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra (about 36 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon visit planner.

San Francisco, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Lisbon is 8 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lisbon, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Lisbon in June, with highs in Paris at 27°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can 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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, walk around Hyde Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and snap pictures at Tower Bridge.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the London trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to London is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Paris, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel back home.