49 days in London & Munich 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Little Jasmine Therapies and Spa (in Brighton), Seaford (Driftwood Garden & Cupani Garden) and Winchester (Winchester College & Winchester Cathedral). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

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Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 10 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in August: high temperatures in London hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Soier See (in Bad Bayersoien), Schloss Linderhof (in Ettal) and Pilatushaus (in Oberammergau). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden, examine the collection at Munich Residenz, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, and explore the historical opulence of Schloss Neuschwanstein.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Munich tour itinerary maker.

Getting from London to Munich by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Munich, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. September in Munich sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly back home.