19 days in London & Italy 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): wander the streets of Westminster, hunt for treasures at Portobello Road Market, visit Notting Hill, then take a stroll through Soho, then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and finally wander the streets of Primrose Hill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Hever Castle & Gardens, stroll through Chartwell, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Thames River.

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Calgary, Canada to London is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 7 hours. Traveling from Calgary in August, London is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto, learn something new at Row Venice, explore the galleries of Ca' d'Oro, then hunt for treasures at Mercati di Rialto, and finally admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Piazza dei Signori, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Battistero del Duomo di Padova - World Heritage Site, contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then stop by Artigianato d'Arte di Vianello Mauro, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Ebraico di Venezia.

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You can fly from London to Venice in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Venice is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from London in August, with highs in Venice at 34°C and lows at 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Castello di Verrazzano and San Gimignano Bell Tower. Popular historic sites such as La Verna - Franciscan Sanctuary and San Gimignano 1300 are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Siena (Battistero di San Giovanni, Food Tours, &more), Castello di Monteriggioni (in Monteriggioni) and San Gimignano (Piazza della Cisterna & Duomo di San Gimignano). The adventure continues: do a tasting at Castello Monterinaldi, take an in-depth tour of Corridoio Vasariano, enjoy the sand and surf at Easy Living, and take a stroll around Comune Di Certaldo.

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You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Appreciate the collections at Museo Storico Piana delle Orme and Musei Capitolini. Visiting Colle del Gianicolo and Amerigo Beach Stabilimento Balneare will get you outdoors. Explore Rome's surroundings by going to Viterbo (Palazzo dei Papi & Viterbo Historic Centre), Giardino di Ninfa (in Cisterna di Latina) and Villa Farnese (in Caprarola). And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at Arch of Constantine, stop by Paciotti Salumeria, don't miss a visit to Piazza Venezia, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. August in Rome sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. You will leave for Sorrento on the 12th (Sat).

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take a tour by water with Mamma Mia Sorrento and then get a taste of local nightlife at Shot Bar Sorrento. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Baia di Ieranto, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Antonino, then enjoy the sand and surf at La Solara, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Stabilimento Balneare Bagni Salvatore.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Sorrento takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Sorrento can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): stroll through Arienzo Beach Club, Positano, view the masterpieces at Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, then stop by Piccadilly Ceramics, and finally make a trip to Fiordo di Furore. On the next day, explore the ancient world of Scavi di Stabia, then look for all kinds of wild species at Valle delle Ferriere, then examine the collection at Museo della Carta, and finally kick back and relax at Lido Capo di Conca.

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Drive from Sorrento to Positano in an hour. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Thu) before leaving for London.

On the 17th (Thu), wander the streets of Brick Lane.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Positano to London in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Positano to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Positano in August, expect London to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Fri) before leaving for home.