14 days in United Kingdom, Paris & Rome Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, steep yourself in history at Palace of Holyroodhouse, pause for some photo ops at Scott Monument, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral.

For ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Edinburgh is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sao Paulo in August, things will get a bit cooler in Edinburgh: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Cardiff.

The capital of Wales, Cardiff is a very green city indeed, boasting more green space per person than any other place in the country.

On the 27th (Thu), discover the riches below the earth's surface at Hopewell Colliery, have some family-friendly fun at Bristol Activity Centre, and then partake in some friendly competition at Locked In A Room. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with Bay Island Voyages, appreciate the history behind Statue of John Batchelor, then steep yourself in history at Big Pit National Coal Museum, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Arrow Tag Wales.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Cardiff day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Edinburgh in August, Cardiff is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Westminster Abbey, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, then take in the views from Tower Bridge, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, then steep yourself in history at Clarence House, then contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, and finally steep yourself in history at Houses of Parliament.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read London itinerary planner.

Take a train from Cardiff to London in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in London, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Paris.

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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, wander the streets of Montmartre, and make a trip to Place de la Concorde.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Paris vacation builder.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in September; daily highs in Rome reach 32°C and lows reach 18°C. On the 5th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.