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Ultimate Italy
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22 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Rome, Italy
Palermo, Italy
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Highlights
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: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
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.
Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Capri: Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun.
Amalfi Coast: Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.
Positano: Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.
Catania: Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!
Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.
Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.
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: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
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.
Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Capri: Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun.
Amalfi Coast: Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.
Positano: Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.
Catania: Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!
Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.
Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.
What's Included
Accommodation
BV Oly Hotel Roma (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)Campus X (or similar) HotelGrand Hotel Salerno (or similar)Katane Palace Hotel (or similar)Villa Esperia (or similar) HotelPanorama Palace Hotel (or similar)Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar)Ibis Styles President (or similar) Hotel
If you’ve ever wanted to experience Italy in all its glory, the 22-day Ultimate Italy trip lives up to its name. From Rome’s ancient splendor and Florence’s Renaissance treasures to the glamor of the Riviera, every region tells a story. Enjoy hands-on cooking classes, marvel at timeless monuments, and indulge in Naples’ legendary pizza before exploring the romantic Amalfi Coast. After soaking up the mainland’s culture and cuisine, spend a full week in Sicily—exploring volcanoes, archaeological wonders, and charming coastal towns. This group trip is ideal for young adults ready to fall head over heels for la dolce vita. The USP: the most comprehensive Italian adventure, blending food, history, and natural beauty in one epic package.
day 1Start 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, before taking to the streets for an included Italian feast. After dinner we'll head on an orientation tour of the city ticking off all the sights in Rome.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Rome
Accommodation
BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
day 2Rome to Florence via Siena
day 3Florence
day 4Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa
day 5Cinque Terre
day 6Cinque Terre to Milan via Como
day 7Milan to Treviso via Verona
day 8Treviso (Including Venice)
day 9Treviso to Rome via Bologna
day 10Rome
day 11Rome to Naples
day 12Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri
day 13Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)
day 14Amalfi Coast to Rome
day 15Rome to Catania
day 16Catania to Taormina
day 17Taormina
day 18Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
day 19Syracuse to Cefal via Valley of the Temples
day 20Cefal
day 21Cefal to Palermo
day 22End Palermo
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
I met some amazing people and saw so many incredible sights in Italy! This trip exceeded my expectations!