43 days in Cape Town & London Itinerary

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Head to Greenmarket Square and The Old Biscuit Millfor plenty of shopping. Visit Maclear's Beacon and Robben Island Museum for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Peregrine Farm Stall (in Grabouw), Stellenbosch (Dorp Street & Annandale Wine Estate) and Hermanus (Funky Vibes & Hemingways of Hermanus). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, trek along Platteklip Gorge, look for gifts at Shimansky, and take some stellar pictures from Cape Point.

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London, UK to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Cape Town. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from London in December, with highs in Cape Town at 30°C and lows at 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Westminster Abbey and Natural History Museum. Head to Gustamps and Camden Marketfor plenty of shopping. Explore London's surroundings by going to Burford Garden Center (in Burford), Leeds Castle (in Maidstone) and Windsor Castle (in Windsor). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Tower of London, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, browse the range of quality goods at Harrods, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Getting from Cape Town to London by flight takes about 15 hours. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Cape Town in January, expect London to be cooler, temps between 9°C and 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.