Affordable Travel Itinerary Planner

Travel Itinerary: 10 Days in London on a Limited Budget Assumptions: • Budget: £60 per day (including meals, transport, and attractions). • Accommodation is not included but budget travelers can consider hostels or budget hotels. • Transport: Use an Oyster Card or contactless card for public transport (£7 daily cap). • Focus on affordable, quality experiences with a mix of free attractions and inexpensive dining. Day 1: Arrival and Central London Exploration • Morning: • Arrive in London and settle into accommodation. • Walk around Trafalgar Square and visit the National Gallery (Free). • Afternoon: • Stroll through Covent Garden to see street performances (Free). • Affordable lunch at a local café like Pret a Manger (£6-£8). • Evening: • Visit Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square for evening lights and street vibes. • Budget dinner: Grab fish and chips from Golden Union (£12). Total Estimated Cost: £30 Day 2: Historic London • Morning: • Free walking tour of Westminster (Free or £10 tip). • Highlights: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace (from the outside). • Afternoon: • Visit St. James’s Park and have a packed lunch (£5 from a supermarket like Tesco). • Explore Westminster Abbey from the outside or tour inside (£12 student rate). • Evening: • Stroll along the South Bank, admire Tower Bridge illuminated at night. • Dinner: Affordable street food at Southbank Market (£10). Total Estimated Cost: £35 Day 3: British Museum and Bloomsbury • Morning: • Visit the British Museum (Free). Explore ancient artifacts like the Rosetta Stone. • Afternoon: • Lunch at an affordable pub like The Friend at Hand (£10). • Wander around Bloomsbury and Russell Square. • Evening: • Free comedy or poetry night at a local venue like Top Secret Comedy Club (Optional drink, £7). • Budget dinner: Supermarket ready meal (£5). Total Estimated Cost: £25 Day 4: Thames Walk and Greenwich • Morning: • Take a Thames Clipper boat (£7.70 with Oyster Card) to Greenwich. • Visit Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory (£16). • Afternoon: • Affordable lunch at Greenwich Market (£8). • Explore the Cutty Sark (Free to see from outside). • Evening: • Return via the scenic Thames Path walk. • Dinner at a budget-friendly Indian restaurant like Dishoom (£12). Total Estimated Cost: £45 Day 5: Museum Day in South Kensington • Morning: • Explore the Natural History Museum (Free). • Afternoon: • Lunch from a local bakery like Gail’s (£7). • Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum (Free). • Evening: • Walk around Kensington Gardens and see the Albert Memorial. • Grab dinner at a food hall like Seven Dials Market (£10). Total Estimated Cost: £24 Day 6: Camden and Regent’s Park • Morning: • Explore Camden Market for unique shops and street food (£10). • Afternoon: • Walk along Regent’s Canal and relax in Regent’s Park (Free). • Budget lunch: Wrap or sandwich from Camden eateries (£6). • Evening: • Visit Primrose Hill for free panoramic views of London at sunset. • Dinner: Affordable vegan meal at Mildred’s (£12). Total Estimated Cost: £28 Day 7: Shoreditch and East London • Morning: • Take a street art tour in Shoreditch (Free or £10 for a guide). • Afternoon: • Explore Brick Lane Market for vintage finds and lunch (£10). • Walk to Spitalfields Market for more local goods. • Evening: • Relax in Victoria Park or see the Olympic Park in Stratford. • Dinner: Affordable Chinese food at Xi’an Impression (£12). Total Estimated Cost: £32 Day 8: Notting Hill and Portobello Road • Morning: • Explore Portobello Road Market (Free). • Breakfast at a budget café in the area (£6). • Afternoon: • Visit Kensington Palace Gardens (Free to walk). • Light lunch at a local bakery (£5). • Evening: • Catch a cheap West End show (tickets from £20). • Dinner: Affordable pizza at Pizza Union (£10). Total Estimated Cost: £41 Day 9: Free Day and Local Immersion • Morning: • Relax at Hyde Park or rent a Santander bike (£3). • Afternoon: • Optional visit to Sky Garden (Free with advance booking). • Lunch: Grab a meal deal from a supermarket (£5). • Evening: • Enjoy live music at a local pub (cost of one drink: £6). • Budget dinner: Honest Burgers (£12). Total Estimated Cost: £26 Day 10: Departure and Final Strolls • Morning: • Visit Borough Market for a coffee and pastry (£5). • Afternoon: • Last-minute souvenirs from a nearby market or shop (£10). • Affordable packed lunch (£5). • Evening: • Return to the airport or train station. Total Estimated Cost: £20 Final Budget Summary: Average Daily Spend: £30-£45 Total Estimated Cost for 10 Days: £350-£450