11 days in London, Dublin & Madrid 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.

Get some historical perspective at HMS Belfast and London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE. Step off the beaten path and head to The Courtauld Gallery and AIRE Ancient Baths London. Step out of London to go to Leavesden and see Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, which is approximately 58 minutes away. There's more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Cathedral and pause for some serene contemplation at Southwark Cathedral.

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Portland, USA to London is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Portland to London. Traveling from Portland in March, you will find days in London are little chillier (50°F), and nights are about the same (37°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Guinness Storehouse and Glasnevin Cemetery Museum. Kilmainham Gaol Museum and 14 Henrietta Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, explore the world behind art at Chester Beatty, learn about all things military at National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

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Fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. March in Dublin sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Prado National Museum and National Archaeological Museum of Spain. Get a sense of the local culture at Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and Casco Historico de Toledo. Go for a jaunt from Madrid to Toledo to see MQM Museo del Queso Manchego Toledo about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande, explore the world behind art at Museo Sorolla, and admire the landmark architecture of Museo Cerralbo.

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Traveling by flight from Dublin to Madrid takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Dublin in March, expect Madrid to be somewhat warmer, temps between 59°F and 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.