15 days in London & Edinburgh 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like St. Paul's Cathedral and Houses of Parliament. Museum-lovers will get to explore The British Museum and HMS Belfast. Change things up with these side-trips from London: Weybridge (Brooklands Museum & Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands), Oxford (University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, &more) and IWM Duxford (in Duxford). There's lots more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, take an in-depth tour of Museum of London, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the London trip maker website.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to London. In August, daytime highs in London are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Edinburgh.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Grassmarket, stroll the grounds of Greyfriars Kirkyard, thendon't miss a visit to Greyfriars Kirk, thenmake a trip to The Real Mary King's Close, and finally contemplate the long history of Holyrood Abbey. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, thenexamine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, and then don't miss a visit to Craigmillar Castle.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Edinburgh sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Edinburgh takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from London, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Edinburgh, ranging from highs of °C to lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.