London & Paris in 8 Days by Eurostar: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Big Ben, the Tower of London and the West End, then the Eurostar under the Channel to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles and Montmartre — Europe’s two great capitals in one trip.
UK & FranceCity breakCulture & historyFirst-timersBy train
Length8 days / 7 nights
CitiesLondon, Paris
CurrencyGBP British pound
Best time to goMay–Jun and Sep are best for both cities; July–August is crowded and can be hot in Paris, and winters are grey and damp.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive in London × WestminsterDay 2 British Museum × West EndDay 3 Windsor Castle or Oxford day tripDay 4 Eurostar to Paris × Eiffel TowerDay 5 Louvre × Champs-ÉlyséesDay 6 Versailles day tripDay 7 Montmartre × OrsayDay 8 Fly home from Paris
Day 1Arrive in London × Westminster
11:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at London Heathrow LHR
Type / No.Flight
LocationLondon Heathrow LHR 🧭
Most visa-free visitors need a UK ETA before travelling.
14:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationWestminster London 🧭
15:30📍 Sight
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey & the Thames walk
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationBig Ben 🧭
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking
19:00📍 Sight
London Eye at dusk
Suggested time1 hr
Ticketsbook
LocationLondon Eye 🧭
Book a timed slot online for a shorter wait.
🌙 Night view🎟 Book ahead
Day 2British Museum × West End
09:30📍 Sight
British Museum
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationBritish Museum 🧭
Free, but booking a time slot is recommended; the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian rooms are the busiest.
🎟 Book ahead
13:00🍽 Food
15:00📍 Sight
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationTower of London 🧭
Book online; the Crown Jewels can have a queue in the morning.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
19:30📍 Sight
Day 3Windsor Castle or Oxford day trip
09:00🚗 Transport
10:00📍 Sight
Windsor Castle
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationWindsor Castle 🧭
Parts may close when the royals are in residence; check opening days.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
13:30🍽 Food
18:00📍 Sight
Hyde Park & Notting Hill
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationNotting Hill 🧭
📸 Photo spot🛍 Shopping list
Day 4Eurostar to Paris × Eiffel Tower
07:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:00🚗 Transport
Eurostar London St Pancras → Paris Gare du Nord (about 2 hrs 20 min)
Type / No.Train
LocationSt Pancras International 🧭
Check Schengen entry rules (EES / ETIAS) and arrive 60–90 min early for passport and security checks.
13:30🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
15:30📍 Sight
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationNotre-Dame de Paris 🧭
The cathedral has reopened after restoration; free entry, expect a queue.
📸 Photo spot
19:30📍 Sight
Eiffel Tower at night
Suggested time2 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationEiffel Tower 🧭
Book summit or second-floor tickets on the official site; the tower sparkles on the hour after dark.
🌙 Night view🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
Day 5Louvre × Champs-Élysées
09:00📍 Sight
Louvre Museum
Suggested time4 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationLouvre Museum 🧭
Timed tickets are required; closed Tuesdays. The Mona Lisa room is the busiest.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
13:30🍽 Food
15:30📍 Sight
Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationArc de Triomphe 🧭
📸 Photo spot🛍 Shopping list
19:30📍 Sight
Seine river cruise
Suggested time1 hr
Ticketsbook
LocationSeine River Cruise Paris 🧭
🌙 Night view🎟 Book ahead
Day 6Versailles day trip
08:30🚗 Transport
09:30📍 Sight
Palace of Versailles & gardens
Suggested time5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationPalace of Versailles 🧭
Closed Mondays; timed entry. The gardens are huge — rent a golf cart or bike.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
19:00🍽 Food
Day 7Montmartre × Orsay
09:00📍 Sight
Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationSacré-Cœur 🧭
Ignore the “friendship bracelet” scam on the steps.
📸 Photo spot
13:30📍 Sight
Musée d’Orsay
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationMusée d’Orsay 🧭
Closed Mondays; the clock-face café has a great view.
🎟 Book ahead
19:00🍽 Food
Day 8Fly home from Paris
08:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
08:30📝 Note
Final check
Double-check passports, power banks and valuables.
09:30🚗 Transport
RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Type / No.Metro
LocationParis CDG 🧭
Strikes can affect trains; check status or allow a taxi back-up.
12:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 1｜London Eye at dusk: Book a timed slot online for a shorter wait.
- Day 2｜British Museum: Free, but booking a time slot is recommended; the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian rooms are the busiest.
- Day 2｜Tower of London & Tower Bridge: Book online; the Crown Jewels can have a queue in the morning.
- Day 2｜West End show
- Day 3｜Windsor Castle: Parts may close when the royals are in residence; check opening days.
- Day 4｜Eiffel Tower at night: Book summit or second-floor tickets on the official site; the tower sparkles on the hour after dark.
- Day 5｜Louvre Museum: Timed tickets are required; closed Tuesdays. The Mona Lisa room is the busiest.
- Day 5｜Seine river cruise
- Day 6｜Palace of Versailles & gardens: Closed Mondays; timed entry. The gardens are huge — rent a golf cart or bike.
- Day 7｜Musée d’Orsay: Closed Mondays; the clock-face café has a great view.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: London, Paris
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London High / low | 8° 3° | 9° 3° | 11° 4° | 14° 6° | 18° 9° | 21° 12° | 23° 14° | 23° 14° | 20° 12° | 15° 9° | 11° 6° | 8° 4° |
| Paris High / low | 7° 3° | 8° 3° | 12° 5° | 16° 7° | 19° 11° | 23° 14° | 25° 16° | 25° 16° | 21° 13° | 16° 10° | 10° 6° | 7° 3° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does London & Paris in 8 Days by Eurostar take?
It’s planned as 8 days / 7 nights with 31 stops (15 sights and 5 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: London Eye at dusk, British Museum, Tower of London & Tower Bridge, West End show, Windsor Castle, Eiffel Tower at night, Louvre Museum, Seine river cruise, Palace of Versailles & gardens, Musée d’Orsay.
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