8 days in London, Paris & Zurich 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: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, take in the views from Tower Bridge, and ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our London road trip planner.

Chennai, India to London is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Chennai to London is minus 5.5 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Chennai in April; daily highs in London reach 15°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Palace of Versailles. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Île de la Cité and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner.

Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. In April, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take a stroll through Old Town, then explore the activities along Lake Zurich, and then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Zurich online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Zurich takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. You will leave for home on the 10th (Mon).