11 days in Paris & Iceland Itinerary

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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Paris sightseeing planning website.

Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In March in Paris, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 38°F at night. On the 15th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Bruarfoss Waterfall (in Brekkuskogur), Strokkur (in Geysir) and Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Iceland, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Eimverk Distillery.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Reykjavik journey tool.

You can fly from Paris to Reykjavik in 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. In March, Reykjavik is slightly colder than Paris - with highs of 39°F and lows of 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.