18 days in London & Bruges 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Greenwich and Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum. Get some cultural insight at The British Museum and Holland Park. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Museum of London, explore the world behind art at The Courtauld Gallery, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and contemplate the long history of Old Royal Naval College.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our London driving holiday website.

St. Petersburg, Russia to London is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from St. Petersburg to London is minus 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from St. Petersburg in April, with highs in London at 15°C and lows at 5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde and Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. Ghent City Center and Gravensteen are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Ghent (Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle), Saint Bavo's Cathedral, &more), Tyne Cot Cemetery (in Zonnebeke) and In Flanders Fields Museum (in Ieper (Ypres)). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, take an in-depth tour of Torture Museum Oude Steen, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bruges trip maker website.

Getting from London to Bruges by combination of car and train takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April in Bruges, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.