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.

On the 1st (Thu), wander the streets of Westminster, hunt for treasures at Portobello Road Market, visit Notting Hill, then take a stroll through Soho, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and finally walk around Primrose Hill. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Hever Castle & Gardens, admire the natural beauty at Chartwell, and then explore the activities along Thames River.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our London online day trip planner.

Calgary, Canada to London is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto, pick up some new knowledge with Row Venice, admire the landmark architecture of Ca' d'Oro, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercati di Rialto, and finally admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Piazza dei Signori, take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero del Duomo di Padova - World Heritage Site, contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then look for gifts at Artigianato d'Arte di Vianello Mauro, and finally examine the collection at Museo Ebraico di Venezia.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Venice trip website.

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. Traveling from London to Venice, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in June, expect Venice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Florence.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Castello di Verrazzano and Battistero di San Giovanni. Discover out-of-the-way places like Piazza della Cisterna and La Verna - Franciscan Sanctuary. Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Castello di Monteriggioni (in Monteriggioni), San Gimignano (San Gimignano Bell Tower, San Gimignano 1300, &more) and Montefioralle Winery (in Greve in Chianti). The adventure continues: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, get into the urban bustle at Comune Di Certaldo, and kick back and relax at Easy Living.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Florence vacation planner.

Getting from Venice to Florence by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Museo Storico Piana delle Orme and Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. Escape the urban bustle at Colle del Gianicolo and Amerigo Beach Stabilimento Balneare. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Viterbo (Palazzo dei Papi & Viterbo Historic Centre), Giardino di Ninfa (in Cisterna di Latina) and Villa Farnese (in Caprarola). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Antica Caciara Trasteverina, take a stroll through Via Condotti, shop like a local with Via del Corso, and take an in-depth tour of Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini.

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Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. You will leave for Sorrento on the 12th (Mon).

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

On the 12th (Mon), head outdoors with Mamma Mia Sorrento and then get a taste of local nightlife at Shot Bar Sorrento. On the next day, kick back and relax at Baia di Ieranto, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Antonino, then enjoy the sand and surf at La Solara, and finally kick back and relax at Stabilimento Balneare Bagni Salvatore.

To find traveler tips and tourist information, refer to the Sorrento travel route planner.

You can take a train from Rome to Sorrento in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Sorrento, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Arienzo Beach Club, Positano, take in the exciting artwork at Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, then look for gifts at Piccadilly Ceramics, and finally don't miss a visit to Fiordo di Furore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Scavi di Stabia, admire the sheer force of Valle delle Ferriere, then see the interesting displays at Museo della Carta, and finally stroll through Lido Capo di Conca.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Positano online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Sorrento to Positano in an hour. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Positano are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. On the 17th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to London.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): visit Brick Lane.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our London trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Positano to London takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Positano in June: high temperatures in London hover around 23°C and lows are around 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Sun) before leaving for home.