Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Rome, Italy
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Rome, Italy
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Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Rome: Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.
Siena: This medieval Tuscan city is packed with charming photo ops. From the Duomo to Piazza del Campo.
Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
Lucca: Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen!
Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You're welcome to explore on foot along the way.
Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul.
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Rome: Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.
Lucca: Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen!
Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You're welcome to explore on foot along the way.
Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul.
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Rome: Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.
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Hotel Archimede (or similar)BB Centro (or similar) HotelHotel Le Grazie (or similar)B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
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Dinner (x2)Breakfast (x9)
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Travel by coach
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Experienced Driver Guide
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A great grip with amazing food, cultural experiences, sights, activities, and people. Venice, Florence, Rome, Pisa, and Milan were amazing. I highly recommend it as a way for people to see Rome and Northern Italy.
Savor every flavor of Italy with the "Italian Espresso" cultural tour—a 10-day journey for young adults who crave both the classics and the hidden gems. Starting and ending in Rome, you’ll wind through Venice’s canals, Florence’s Renaissance art, and the colorful villages of Cinque Terre. Along the way, indulge in antipasto, Chianti, and local trattorias, while exploring architectural marvels in Pisa, Verona, and Siena. The tour’s unique touch? A seamless blend of culinary delights and world-famous landmarks, all enjoyed with the comfort of included hotels, meals, and expert guidance.
day 1 - Start Rome
Welcome to Rome! Once known as the 'capital of the world' this richly historic, passionate and elegant city will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll meet and greet our Contiki crew at 4pm, then with our eyes wide and camera roll full, we'll head to the streets for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Italian feast at La Trattoria de Gli Amici, before heading on an orientation tour of the city.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Hotel Archimede (or similar)
day 2 - Rome to Florence via Siena
Rise and shine, we're headed to another historical heavyweight today... But not before stopping off at Siena for lunch. This place has medieval masterpieces and the historic city centre has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. We'll soak up all of that historic beauty and grab a bite before heading onto Florence... Florence is one of the foodie capitals of Italy, so we won't waste any time trying the local delicacies before turning in for the night, dreaming of the Florentine adventures that await us tomorrow.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Siena, Florence
Accommodation:BB Centro (or similar)
day 3 - Florence
Florence is basically a giant open-air museum, and today were hitting it on foot. With a Local Guide, well check out Giottos Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the epic Duomo. Tonight, its all about an optional Tuscan evening with a risotto demo, local wine, antipasto, and some dolce to finish.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence
Accommodation:BB Centro (or similar)
day 4 - Florence to Cinque Terre via Pisa and Lucca
Farewell, Florence. We'll never forget you. But we've got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up. Another stopover will let us check out lovely Lucca, with its charming piazzas, Renaissance architecture and historic cafes. Opt for wines at the local vineyards outside of Lucca. Or it's a perfect spot to grab a bite before we hit the road again. We can't be this way of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be criminal. Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You're going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days...
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre
Accommodation:Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
day 5 - Cinque Terre
Some people think Cinque Terre is just one place, but it actually translates to the five lands and is made up of 5 stunning towns with their own unique identity and traditions. Included in your trip is an unlimited Cinque Terre train ticket, and whichever way you choose to get around will be sure to make you fall in love with the dramatic cliff-faces and pastel coloured buildings.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cinque Terre
Accommodation:Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
day 6 - Cinque Terre to Milan via Como
This morning, we're hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe. Before that, a quick stop to experience the glitz and glamour of Lake Como. The showstopper is the lake itself, of course, and you'll also have the option to get out on the water for a cruise. Welcome to Milan all style, all sass. Tonights free for you to chase down the best eats, sip on local flavours, and see where the night takes you. Your Trip Managers got the inside scoop on the must-dos (and the must-avoids).
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cinque Terre, Como, Milan
Accommodation:B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)
day 7 - Milan to Venice via Verona
The dreamy destinations just don't stop coming... Welcome to Verona Renaissance romance central and the real-life stage for Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet. Well swing by Juliets famous balcony (yep, the actual one!), then its off to our next dose of Italian romance. Ciao Treviso. This low-key charmer is basically Venices relaxed cousin. Tonights free for you to wander cobbled streets, feast on local bites, and maybe hunt down the OG tiramisu (yep, it was born here). Tomorrow, we take on the real Venice.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Milan, Verona, Venice
Accommodation:Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
day 8 - Venice
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Hop onto our coach because we've got the entire day to explore Venice. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and crossing the canal en route to the historical heart of the city. A gondola ride will be up for grabs, or if you wanna escape the crowds, there's also an optional Burano Island Cruise (with a delish meal!) that you'll love. Or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice
Accommodation:Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
day 9 - Venice to Rome via Bologna
See ya, Venice. You'll always have a piece of our hearts. Today we're headed back to Rome with a delicious lil stop on the way. Home of prosciutto, mortadella, bolognese sauce and many more tasty Italian delights, Bologna is known far and wide as La Grassa (the Fat One). Come hungry, but make sure youre not too full to explore the UNESCO listed porticoes either. Its a free night for dinner and a chance to dine on a wholesome meal at a 17th-century tavern in Trastevere. All washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice, Bologna, Rome
Accommodation:Hotel Archimede (or similar)
day 10 - End Rome
Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. Take a tour of the famous Colosseum and walk in the footsteps of Emperors and Gladiators with a guide, or snap epic selfies against a background of pink azaleas by the entrance. And with that, our trip has come to an end this afternoon. Swap contact details and start planning your next adventure!
