Italy Tours from London

What our customers ask about Italy Tours from London

• What is the typical length of tours from London to Italy?

  Tour packages connecting London and Italy generally run between 8 and 13 days with most travelers opting for 10-12 day trips. The 8-day London and Amalfi Coast tour offers stays at central properties like the Tavistock Hotel or The Strand Palace Hotel in London while longer 12-day routes cover several Italian destinations. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "It was a great way to check many things off my bucket list during one vacation!"

• What are the most common starting points for tours within London?

  Tours begin from key London locations that are easy to reach. These include St. Pancras International Station where Eurostar trains depart the Tavistock Hotel in Bloomsbury The Strand Palace Hotel near Covent Garden and the Holiday Inn in Kensington. Most tours start with hotel check-in followed by walks through nearby areas like Hyde Park. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Upon arrival everything was well organized. We loved our tour guide Jane who was excellent and by the end felt like a friend."

• How long is the travel time from London to the first Italian destination?

  Getting from London to Italy involves multiple stages. First there's the Eurostar train to Paris which takes 2.5 hours. From there travelers either take an overnight train or a flight to reach cities like Venice (2 hours) or Rome (2.5 hours). Many tours include 1-2 nights in Paris staying at hotels like the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The transport arrangements were excellent especially the smooth Eurostar journey from London."

• What are the popular ending cities in Italy for tours starting from London?

  Rome stands as a frequent final stop with accommodations at places like the Kolbe Hotel Rome. The Amalfi Coast is another favorite endpoint featuring stays at the Luna Convento Hotel or Santa Caterina Hotel. Venice and Florence round out the common destinations with hotels like the BW Premier Collection Venice. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The tour ended perfectly in Rome with the Colosseum and Vatican tours - couldn't have asked for a better finale."

• What's the best time of year to start a London to Italy tour?

  Peak season runs May through September though April and October offer pleasant weather with smaller crowds. Summer tours take advantage of London's long daylight hours before heading south to Italy's warmer climate. Hotels like the Strand Palace in London and Hotel Astoria in Lucerne provide comfortable bases during these prime travel months. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "We had perfect weather in June making the journey from London through to Italy absolutely spectacular."

• What type of accommodations can I expect on London to Italy tours?

  Hotels range from reliable 3-star properties to upscale 5-star establishments. In London you'll find the Strand Palace Hotel and Royal Lancaster Hotel while stops along the way include the Hotel Astoria in Lucerne and Kolbe Hotel in Rome. Properties sit near major sights and provide standard amenities. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were nice and clean particularly loved our stay at the Strand Palace Hotel in London."