12 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.

Kids will enjoy Natural History Museum and The British Museum. There's still lots to do: take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and don't miss a visit to Big Ben.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to London is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Singapore to London due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Singapore in December: high temperatures in London hover around 11°C and lows are around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Liverpool Cathedral, catch a live event at Anfield Stadium, and then see where the action happens at Old Trafford.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Manchester trip planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Manchester takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow time for the flight 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

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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. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manchester to Paris due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Paris are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.