12 days in London, Paris & Dublin 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.

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, take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

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Durham, USA to London is an approximately 12.5- hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Durham to London. While traveling from Durham, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 50°F to lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) 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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Paris are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Dublin.

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

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, take in the architecture and design of Trinity College Dublin, wander the streets of Temple Bar, and admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Dublin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Paris to Dublin, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Paris, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Dublin, ranging from highs of 48°F to lows of 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.