11 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.

Let the collections at National Gallery and The Courtauld Gallery capture your imagination. Buckingham Palace and Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: learn about all things military at HMS Belfast, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Tate Britain, and get engrossed in the history at Churchill War Rooms.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to London is 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in London are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Edinburgh.

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

Let the collections at Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Surgeons' Hall Museums capture your imagination. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St Giles' Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Craigmillar Castle, see the interesting displays at National Museum of Scotland, and admire the striking features of Greyfriars Kirk.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Edinburgh takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. When traveling from London in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Edinburgh: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.