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.

Take a break from Lisbon with a short trip to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, admire the striking features of Jeronimos Monastery, explore the world behind art at National Tile Museum, and appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Lisbon travel itinerary creator.

San Francisco, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from San Francisco to Lisbon, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in June, things will get a bit warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 44 minutes away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Musée d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dôme Sacre Coeur, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sainte-Chapelle.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Paris sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Paris, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow 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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, sightseeing, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, admire the striking features of Westminster Abbey, explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum, and don't miss a visit to Tower of London.

For where to stay and more tourist information, read our London tour planner.

Take a train from Paris to London in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London. While traveling from Paris, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.