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 Tower Bridge, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye.

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Durham, USA to London is an approximately 13-hour 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: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, wander the streets of Le Marais, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

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Take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in March, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough 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, stroll around Phoenix Park, ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Dublin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. 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.