An itinerary to explore London and the surrounding area

Upon arrival, you are sure to look forward to the historic city center. A walk along the Thames around the biggest highlights of the city will be the right way to tune in to the rhythm of the city.

London is also a paradise for shopping lovers. Why not combine a walk around the city with culture and end the day on the most famous local shopping street, Oxford street.

After two days of soaking up the hustle and bustle of the city, you can go hide and relax in the beautiful English parks, famous for their careful maintenance. And remember that you can really step on the grass here and feel free to have a picnic here. Here you don't even have to leave the city center for this day trip and you will find a pleasant refuge from the hustle and bustle of tourists.

Parts of London that are not in the heart of the city have the advantage that you will not stumble among crowds of tourists. Nevertheless, there is something to look at and discover. During this walk, we wandered into the western part of the city to the modern financial district of Canary Wharf or to the zero meridian in Greenwich.

The big cities are full of expensive attractions such as boat trips on the river, hop-hopoff buses or expensive entrances to monuments, where you still have to stand a long queue to enter. But it goes differently. You can try one of our tips for non-traditional activities, which are either free or a cheaper alternative.

If you have enough time to visit London, I would recommend reserving a day or more to visit the large London parks, some of which are closer to the center and some a short distance from the outskirts of the city. A day trip to Hampstead, for example, along with its central hill park or Richmond park with free-running deer are our favorites.

The second week in London gives you the opportunity to peek beyond the city limits. A good one-day trip tip is to visit the Windsor Royal Palace and the prominent Eton College.

On the ferry to England, the white cliffs at Dover Harbor will be the first thing to welcome you. So why not go here for a day trip, when it is 2.5 hours by train from London.

The next day, you can head north to the university town of Cambridge. In 2 hours by direct train from the city center, you can enjoy a completely different atmosphere than in London. Dormitories, historic buildings and boats passing through the university campus like Venetian gondolas. That's what so many tourists come here this season, so you'd better leave early in the morning.

A popular summer day trip is a walk along the edge of the Seven Sisters, which are a beautiful walking tour of the port town of Eastbourne in the south of England.

The famous seaside resort of Brighton is just an hour’s train ride from London in the south of the island. Young people come here to enjoy endless parties, but the town has a lot to offer to all its visitors. In the warm summer months, endless beaches offer refreshment.