12 days in Dublin, London & Paris Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): contemplate the long history of Guinness Storehouse, then stroll around St Stephens Green, then browse the collection at Marsh's Library, and finally examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to The Spire, then take in the architecture and design of Trinity College Dublin, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and finally make a trip to Temple Bar.

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Raleigh, USA to Dublin is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Raleigh to Dublin due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Raleigh in May, you will find days in Dublin are cooler (59°F), and nights are little chillier (43°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to travel 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, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and step into the grandiose world of Buckingham Palace.

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Traveling by flight from Dublin to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in May, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees, get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais, and steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. In May, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.