5 days in London & Paris 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.

On the 13th (Fri), admire the striking features of Tower of London, browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Spitalfields Market, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Camden Market, and finally admire the masterpieces at National Gallery. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, explore the wide array of goods at Harrods, then don't miss a visit to Tower Bridge, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and finally shop like a local with Covent Garden.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the London online trip maker.

New York City, USA to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. Traveling from New York City in January, expect London to be a bit warmer, temps between 46°F and 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can take a 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, then steep yourself in history at The Paris Catacombs, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

For maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Paris trip builder.

Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, daytime highs in Paris are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.