One Day Itinerary: Big Ben, Oktoberfest, and Italian Towns

  • 9:00AM: Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abby Riverfront - Tower Bridge
    30 minutes (1.5 miles) from Marinplatz

    Start your day off strong by visiting some of the most iconic landmarks in London. Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abby, and Tower Bridge are all located along the River Thames and offer stunning views of the city. These sites are rich in history and offer great photo opportunities.

  • 11:00AM: Marinplatz, Odenplatz, Oktoberfest venue
    2 hours (3.5 miles) from Tuscany winery town

    Take a flight from London to Munich to experience some German culture. Marienplatz and Odenplatz are two must-visit sites in Munich. Marienplatz is a central square with a beautiful clock tower, while Odenplatz is home to the famous Marienkirche church. End your tour at the Oktoberfest venue, the world's largest beer festival that takes place annually in Munich.

  • 3:00PM: Tuscany winery town, Pisa, and other towns
    4 hours (160 miles) from Venice St. Marks Square

    Take a private car from Munich to Tuscany to enjoy scenic views of the countryside. Visit a winery town to taste some of the best Italian wines and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, visit Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower. End your day by visiting other charming towns in Tuscany, such as San Gimignano or Montepulciano.

  • 7:00PM: Venice St. Marks Square, Bridge of Sighs, Doge Palace, Grand Canal/Rialto Bridge, Murano Island, and Sunset Water Taxi
    2 hours (170 miles) from Tuscany winery town

    Take a private car to Venice to explore the enchanting city on water. Visit St. Marks Square and see the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge Palace, and the Grand Canal/Rialto Bridge. Take a water taxi to Murano Island to see the famous glass-making factories, then end your day with a sunset water taxi ride back to the mainland.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Breakfast (1 hour, $20)
  • Flights between London and Munich (2 hours, $150)
  • Private car from Munich to Tuscany (4 hours, $500)
  • Lunch in Tuscany (1 hour, $30)
  • Private car from Tuscany to Venice (2 hours, $350)
  • Dinner (1 hour, $30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1080

Transportation:

Consider taking private cars or flights to save time and ease transportation in between cities. Most sites in each city are walkable, so you do not need to worry about transit once you're there. Be aware of traffic and tourist season when planning travel time between each location. Estimated transportation cost is $1000 and estimated travel time is 10 hours.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, add a day trip to Cinque Terre from Tuscany or visit the Vatican and the Colosseum in Rome. If you have less time, skip Pisa and other towns in Tuscany and just enjoy the winery town with lunch in the afternoon.

Airports:

The destination airports for this itinerary are:

  • London: Heathrow Airport (LHR) - located 14 miles from the city center
  • Munich: Munich Airport (MUC) - located 18 miles from the city center
  • Florence: Florence Airport (FLR) - located 4 miles from the city center
  • Rome: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) - located 19 miles from the city center
  • Malaga: Malaga Airport (AGP) - located 8 miles from the city center
  • Barcelona: Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) - located 7 miles from the city center
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