9 days in Paris, London & Reykjavik Itinerary

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.

On the 1st (Sun), admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, then contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.

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Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 9 hours. When traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for much colder days and little chillier nights in Paris: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the 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, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, admire the masterpieces at Victoria and Albert Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge.

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Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October in London, expect temperatures between 61°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Reykjavik.

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

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja.

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Traveling by flight from London to Reykjavik takes 6 hours. In October, Reykjavik is a bit cooler than London - with highs of 46°F and lows of 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.