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 Wallace Collection. Museum-lovers will get to explore The British Museum and National Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from London: IWM Duxford (in Duxford), Oxford (University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, &more) and Weybridge (Brooklands Museum & Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands). There's much more to do: learn about all things military at HMS Belfast, admire the natural beauty at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, stroll the grounds of Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, and steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the London travel route planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 3 hour difference. In August, daily temperatures in London can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to 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, then don't miss a visit to Greyfriars Kirk, then make 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, then examine 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 4 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 19°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.