12 days in London & Florence Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Coca-Cola London Eye and Natural History Museum. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, make a trip to Tower of London, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Washington DC, USA to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to London is 5 hours. In August, London is little chillier than Washington DC - with highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Florence.

Bring the kids along to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Leaning Tower of Pisa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Pisa (Duomo di Pisa & Piazza dei Miracoli) and Siena (Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Centro Storico di Siena, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce.

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Fly from London to Florence in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from London in August, with highs in Florence at 86°F and lows at 64°F. On the 26th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.