11 days in London, Manchester & Paris 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, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, see the interesting displays at The British Museum, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.

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San Diego, USA to London is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 8 hours. Traveling from San Diego in January, expect nights in London to be a bit cooler, around 36°F, while days are colder, around 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Manchester.

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): ponder the world of politics at Manchester Town Hall, then have fun and explore at Science and Industry Museum, then see the interesting displays at Imperial War Museum North, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Fri): take some stellar pictures from Mam Tor, then hike along Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, then explore the activities along Ladybower Reservoir, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.

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You can fly from London to Manchester in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 45°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stop by Le Marais, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and explore the galleries of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

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You can fly from Manchester to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; 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 45°F in January, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly back home.