30 days in London & Athens 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and Church of St Edmund (in Shipston on Stour). Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, make a trip to Buckingham Palace, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the London attractions planner.

Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Melbourne to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Melbourne in December, expect nights in London to be little chillier, around 4°C, while days are much colder, around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate), Archeologiko Mousio Elefsinas (in Elefsina) and Nafplio (Syntagma Square, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, &more). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, and take a stroll through Plaka.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Athens trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from London to Athens takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Athens. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in December: high temperatures in Athens hover around 17°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.