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Trip Overview

Destination: Italy & England

Travel Dates: June 14 - 30, 2027

Group Size: 2 Adults

Contact Us

Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick

Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com

Phone Number: (949)432-9024

Itinerary

Jun 14

Depart USA afternoon/evening flight

June 15

Arrive in Vence. Transfer to hotel and enjoy the evening at your Leisure. Depending on arrival time, consider a hidden gems walking tour or a food tour to introduce yourself to Venice.

Jun 16

Spend the day exploring Venice. Consider a morning tour of the city including St Marks Basilica and Doge Palace. In the evening take a Venice pasta and tiramisu cooking class.

Jun 17

Spend the morning on a tour to discover the unique artisans on Murano and Burano islands. If glass blowing peaks your interest, make your way back to Murano for a glass blowing workshop and ship your own creation home.

Jun 18

Enjoy a leisurely morning before making your way from Venice to Tuscany via train (4.5 hrs)

Jun 19

Enjoy your first full day in Viareggio with a relaxing day at the beach. End your day with a pasta making class if you opted out of it in Venice OR attend a cooking demonstration for dinner OR conclude your relaxing day in Viareggio with a quiet dinner to yourselves.

Jun 20

Start your day bright and early taking the train to Florence for the day (2 hrs). Take a guided tour of the city to make the most of your time. After the tour, continue exploring on your own or opt for a food tour or pizza making class before returning to Viareggio by train.

Jun 21

Make your way to Pisa by train (15 min) for a morning walking tour. After your tour continue exploring on your own OR opt for an afternoon winery tour. If you want to take it easy, head back to Viareggio for an afternoon at the beach.

Jun 22

Enjoy one last relaxing day in Viareggio or opt for a tour to Cinque Terra for the day.

Jun 23

Take the train to Florence then fly to London arriving in the afternoon. Consider a food tour for dinner to get acquainted with London.

Jun 24

In the morning check off some of the London highlights such as Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abby with a London City Tour before heaing to Cliveden House and Wedding Festivities in the afternoon (Self Booked).

Jun 25

Cliveden House and Wedding Festivities (Self Booked)

Jun 26

Cliveden House and Wedding Festivities (Self Booked)

Jun 27

Depart Cliveden House for London. Spend the day exploring London on your own or to ensure you get the most of your time, opt for a customizable private guided half day tour

Jun 28

Spend the day outside of London visiting Cotswolds and Oxford OR Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath

Jun 29

Enjoy your last day exploring London. Consider a scone making class or a tea bus tour.

Jun 30

Fly home from London

Flights

June 14 - Los Angeles to Venice

Option 1: American Airlines

Main Cabin: $704/person

Main Plus: $824/person

Premium Economy: $2203/person

Jun 14

Depart: LAX 9:02 AM

Arrive: DFW 2:18 PM

3 hr 42 min layover in Dallas

Depart: DFW 6:00 PM

Arrive: VCE 11:15 AM+1

Option 2: KLM

Standard: $717/person

Premium Comfort: $2876/person

Jun 14

Depart: LAX 4:45 PM

Arrive: AMS 12:00 PM+1

2 hr 25 min layover in Amsterdam

Depart: ASM 2:25 PM+1

Arrive: VCE 4:10 PM+1

June 23 - Florence to London

Option 1: British Airways

Economy Plus: 138 Euros/person

Business: 299 Euros/person

Jun 23

Depart: FLR 12:40 PM

Arrive: LHR 2:10 PM

June 30 - London to Los Angeles

Option 1: British Airways

Economy Flex: 640 pounds/person

Premium Economy Flex: 1557 pounds/person

Jun 30

Depart: LHR 11:40 AM

Arrive: LAX 2:55 PM

Option 2: American Airlines

Main Cabin: $692/person

Main Plus: $854/person

Premium Economy: $1730/pereson

Jun 30

Depart: LHR 1:05 PM

Arrive: LAX 4:10 PM

Activities & Tours

Venice

Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Venice City Tour

$175/person

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Experience the sunset in style in Venice, just like the locals do—on a small-group guided food and wine tour. Instead of going to tourist hot spots, a guide shows you the “bacaro” (Venetian wine bars), where locals like to drink wine and sample “cicchetti” (local Venetian tapas). Best of all, food and drink tastings are included to ensure a hassle-free evening.

Food Tour

$125/person

Venetian cooking traditions don't translate easily from cookbook to home kitchen without seeing the techniques first-hand. Unravel the mystery with this small-group hands-on cooking class held in a working Venice restaurant kitchen. Learn how to make a traditional Venetian pasta dish and tiramisu from scratch and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine.

Partake in one of Italy’s most time-honored art forms during this two-and-a-half-hour small-group glass-blowing workshop on the island of Murano. Suitable for beginners, workshops include a live demonstration and hands-on instruction in shaping molten glass. Make an original art object to take back home as a souvenir, ready for pickup the next day. Your glass piece can also be shipped worldwide at an additional cost.

Viareggio

Immerse yourself in Florence’s rich history, art, and architecture—without missing the finer details—on this guided tour. Visit the Uffizi Galleries, then explore the Accademia Gallery to view masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Renaissance paintings. Stroll through the city's historic streets with your guide, visiting landmarks including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.

Savor Florence's celebrated cuisine on an evening food tour featuring Florentine steak and Tuscan wine. Explore the vibrant districts of Oltrarno and Santo Spirito, making stops at five carefully selected foodie hotspots. With 14 delicious tastings—including tomato bruschetta, two paccheri pasta dishes, and a sit-down Tuscan dinner—this experience offers a flavorful escape from typical tourist traps.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Don’t just try lots of pasta while in Italy, take your exploration of this classic Italian staple to the next level with a pasta making class in Viareggio. Learn from a local cook how to roll pasta by hand and make different types of pasta dishes, as well as the iconic dessert tiramisu. Afterwards, feast on your creations so that you don’t leave hungry.

Enjoy an up-close look at how authentic Italian dishes are prepared inside a local’s home in this private cooking demonstration in Viareggio. Visit a local’s home, experience their hospitality, and watch as they prepare a 4-course menu of authentic family recipes. Feast on the lunch or dinner you’ve seen prepared in front of you, served with wines, beverages, and coffee. 10 travelers is the limit for this cooking demo.

Cooking Demo

$97/person

Experience Pisa’s top attractions and the city itself on this small-group walking tour with a guide who provides insight into Pisan history and culture. Wander through charming side streets and uncover hidden treasures and explore the highlights of the city’s four key districts, without getting lost. Pause to admire many sights, ultimately concluding your tour with a view of Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.

The only authentic aperitif in the vineyard of Tuscany. It is a story of passion, of farmers, and historical places: a winery off the beaten path, far away from the crowd, but close to the Tuscan traditions. We will start our tour with a walk in the vineyard and we will visit the cellar where you will discover all the secrets of Tuscan wine, thanks to the explanations and the life stories of the farmer.
Then, you will taste the wines of the production enjoying a real Tuscan atmosphere.
Every wine will be matched with a few products from the garden and some specialties, like salami and pecorino cheese from Tuscany.. a dip in the Tuscan table culture!

Tuscan Winery

$102/person

Make the most of your time in Sydney on a morning or afternoon sightseeing tour that fits all of the city’s best bits into just a few hours. Snap photos of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit glamorous Bondi Beach, travel through The Rocks and Paddington, and take in the views from Mrs. Macquarie’s Point. Learn more about the city’s history from your guide along the way.

London

Taste your way around London's vibrant Covent Garden and Soho neighborhoods like a true local—and follow your food-loving guide to culinary highlights you might otherwise miss—on this small-group walking and tasting tour. Sample everything from Indian cuisine and bao buns to hard cider and lots more. In between, stop at local landmarks, and learn more about the neighborhoods' countercultural and musical history from your guide's stories.

London Food Tour

$129/person

Tick off London's top landmarks in just a few hours on this guided walking tour around the landmark-packed Westminster area. Admire icons including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace from the outside; then, save time with skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your Blue Badge guide provides engaging commentary that goes beyond the typical guidebook, including facts about Britain’s long history.

London City Tour

$106/person

Discover London your way on a private custom tour. Opt for a half- or full-day tour and customize your itinerary to your preferences. Your guide takes care of arranging public transportation and reservations, so you can delve into the capital’s rich history at your own pace. See icons such as Big Ben and the Tower of London, and stray from the conventional tourist trail for a unique experience of London.

There’s nothing more British than scones with jam and clotted cream. In this fun workshop, led by a professional local baker, you’ll learn how to make scones from scratch then feast on your creations with clotted cream, jam, and tea. Along the way, hear the history of this classic treat and mingle with like-minded folk.

Scone & Tea Workshop

$45/person

If there’s one thing more British than afternoon tea, it’s PG Tips—one of the UK's most-loved tea brands. Instead of booking a restaurant and sightseeing tour separately, enjoy both in one relaxing experience aboard a classic double-decker bus. Savor freshly prepared sandwiches, scones, and a selection of teas as you pass landmarks like the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Tower Bridge—a comfortable alternative to walking for hours between attractions.

Tea Bus Tour

$92/person

Visit some of England’s top destinations outside London on a day trip to the Cotswolds, as well as the university city of Oxford. Led by your guide, admire the English charm and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as you explore the villages of Burford and Bourton-On-The-Water. Then, when you reach Oxford, visit sights like Christchurch College, the Ashmolean Museum, and the Bridge of Sighs. This tour takes care of all transport and ticket logistics, so you don't have to.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

Contact us with questions or to book at chelwicktravelco@gmail.com or (949)432-9024