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Europe City Breaks from Uganda: London, Paris and Rome

Planning London, Paris or Rome from Kampala? Visa timing, flights from Entebbe, the best months and how to pick your first European city.

City7 min readFor travellers in Uganda

London, Paris and Rome are three of the most visited cities in the world, and each one gives a very different holiday: royal history, romance and ancient ruins.

For Ugandan travellers, the main task is timing. The visa process comes first, and flights follow.

Getting there from Entebbe

Entebbe has connections to major European hubs, and some routes are direct. A UK visa and a Schengen visa (for France and Italy) are separate applications, and appointment times can be long, so start early. We guide you through the documents and the order of steps before you book flights.

Best time to go

April to June and September to October are mild with fewer crowds than July and August. December is cold but festive, especially in London and Paris.

Things to do

  • London. Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and a Thames cruise.
  • Paris. The Eiffel Tower, a Seine cruise and the old streets of the city.
  • Rome. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican.
  • Day trips. Windsor from London, Versailles from Paris and Tivoli from Rome.
  • Food and shopping. Markets, cafes and designer streets.

Tips for Ugandan travellers

  • Start the visa process before you book non-refundable tickets.
  • Travel insurance is usually a visa requirement, so arrange it early.
  • Pick one city for a first trip, and add others on a longer holiday.

Before you book

Entry requirements for Ugandan passport holders, including visas, yellow fever certificates and travel insurance, can change at short notice. Tell us your passport and travel dates and we will guide you through the current requirements. Always confirm with the embassy or the official immigration website of your destination.

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