Europe's two greatest capital cities for Filipino families visiting relatives or marking a milestone trip. London's free world-class museums, iconic red buses, and royal palaces pair beautifully with Paris's Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and incomparable food culture. The Eurostar train connects them in just 2.5 hours — making a 2-week circuit very doable.
Visa
UK: Standard Visitor Visa via gov
Best months
Best: May–Sep (warm, long daylight hours)
Flights
Flights MNL→London Heathrow (LHR): Philippine Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways (with connections)
Realistic budget
~7 days · per person
₱130,000 – ₱260,000
All-in: airfare from MNL · visa · accommodation · food · local transport · activities
Schengen + UK visas, 3★ hotels, Eurostar London↔Paris (~₱8k), Oyster + Navigo, 2–3 paid attractions/city.
Sources: The Poor Traveler, Budget Your Trip, Numbeo. Ranges are 2024–2025 estimates — peak season, FX, and personal spending style will shift them. Always verify before booking.
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Things to do
- • British Museum (free, mind-blowing collection)
- • Natural History Museum London (free, kids love it)
- • Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard
- • Tower of London & Crown Jewels
- • Eiffel Tower & Trocadero gardens
- • Louvre Museum (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo)
- • Disneyland Paris (must for families)
- • Eurostar London–Paris train
Free things to do
- ✓ British Museum (free!)
- ✓ Natural History Museum (free!)
- ✓ Tate Modern art gallery (free)
- ✓ Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens (free)
- ✓ South Bank Thames walk (free)
Best for
With kids
London's free Natural History Museum with dinosaur skeletons is unmissable. Disneyland Paris is one of Europe's best. Kensington Gardens (Peter Pan statue) and Hyde Park are great for kids to run free. Paris's Luxembourg Gardens has puppet shows and sailing boats.
With seniors
London and Paris have extensive accessibility. Black cabs in London are fully wheelchair-accessible. Many museums offer free senior admission. Travel insurance covering pre-existing conditions is essential. Book in shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) for better weather and fewer crowds.
Visa
UK: Standard Visitor Visa via gov.uk. Processing 3–4 weeks. France/Schengen: Schengen Short-Stay Visa via VFS Global/French Embassy Manila. Both require: bank statements, travel insurance, accommodation bookings, employment documents.
When to go
Best: May–Sep (warm, long daylight hours). Avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, grey, short days). Jul–Aug is peak tourist season — book Eiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris tickets far in advance.
Getting there from MNL
Flights MNL→London Heathrow (LHR): Philippine Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways (with connections). Flight time ~14–16 hrs with connections. To Paris (CDG): similar connections via Middle East hubs. Best fares typically on Qatar Airways or Emirates.