10 days in Mexico City & Paris Itinerary

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Mexico City is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, shopping, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, get to know the fascinating history of Historic Center (Centro Historico), and step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle.

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If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major airports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Musee d'Orsay, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower.

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You can fly from Mexico City to Paris in 15.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Mexico City in October; daily highs in Paris reach 19°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel back home.