9 days in London 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Tower of London and Wallace Collection. Buckingham Palace and Oxford Castle & Prison will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Ightham Mote (in Ightham), Sissinghurst Castle Garden (in Sissinghurst) and The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Cathedral, catch a live performance at South Bank, steep yourself in history at HMS Belfast, and take a stroll through Westminster.

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If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. August in London sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.