13 days in London & Dublin 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.

Visiting The Big Cat Sanctuary and The Snow Centre will get you outdoors. Wallace Collection and Westminster Abbey will appeal to history buffs. Explore London's surroundings by going to St. Mary's Parish Church (in Rye), Hook Norton Brewery (in Hook Norton) and Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Saatchi Gallery, brush up on your military savvy at HMS Belfast, explore the galleries of Cutty Sark, and shop like a local with Oxford Street.

To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our London attractions planner.

Washington, USA to London is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to London is 5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Washington in November since evenings lows in London dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like 14 Henrietta Street and St. Michan's Church. Get some cultural insight at Guinness Storehouse and Kilkenny Castle. Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: The German Military Cemetery (in Wicklow), Cliff Walk Car Park Bray (in Bray) and Glendalough Cathedral (in Vale of Glendalough). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Temple Bar, admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, shop like a local with Grafton Street, and see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Dublin travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In November, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.