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: 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). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, contemplate the long history of Wallace Collection, and step into the grandiose world of Bodiam Castle.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the London online route planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to London due to the time zone difference. In August in London, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough 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.