Simply Italy
Experience Overview
Welcome to 15 days of pure Italian travel immersion. Covering Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and beyond, this one brings you the blissful best of this soul-stirring country. Explore Rome's historical highlights, travel through the streets of Michelangelo's Florence, indulge in some authentic pasta on the Amalfi Coast. Stop by to see the stooping slopes of Sorrento in the breezy winter or the picture perfect Positano for your summery soul. And that's just an aperitivo. Beauty, romance and all the pasta you can fit in; the good life just got even better. The best part is? You can do it all with a fellow group of 27 to 35s.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 14 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- Rome: Can arrangements be made for travellers with accessibility needs? If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible. We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around. Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled). Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
- Madrid: Do the included meals have a set menu? Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
- Rome: When would be the best time to book tickets for museums and other attractions? This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit. If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24x7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
- Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.
Included Experience
- 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.
- 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34714
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 222.2103A
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3926 ($262 /day)
Itinerary
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 and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
Accommodation: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
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 (the historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site too!). So, soak up all that historic beauty & grab a bite before we head onto Florence. This beautiful city is a certified foodie capital, so we’re diving straight into an included feast of local delicacies. Then it’s lights out, with dreams of tomorrow’s Florentine adventures dancing in our heads.
Accommodation: BB Centro (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Florence is basically a giant open-air museum, and today we’re hitting it on foot. With a Local Guide, we’ll check out Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the epic Duomo. Tonight, it’s all about an optional Tuscan evening with a risotto demo, local wine, antipasto, and some ‘dolce’ to finish.
Accommodation: BB Centro (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Farewell, Florence. We'll never forget you. But we've got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up. Now we get to stopover at 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! And that’s exactly what we’ll do this afternoon. Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You're going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days...
Accommodation: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Cinque Terre isn’t one town, it’s five coastal gems, each with its own vibe and postcard views. We’ll sort you out with an unlimited hike & train pass. Which means you can cliff-walk, station-hop, and soak up pastel perfection all day long.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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. Tonight’s free for you to chase down the best eats, sip on local flavours, and see where the night takes you. Your Trip Manager’s got the inside scoop on the must-dos (and the must-avoids).
Accommodation: B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
The dreamy destinations just don't stop coming... Welcome to Verona – Renaissance romance central and the real-life stage for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. We’ll swing by Juliet’s famous balcony (yep, the actual one!), then it’s off to our next dose of Italian romance. Ciao Treviso. This low-key charmer is basically Venice’s relaxed cousin. Tonight’s 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.
Accommodation: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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 you’re not too full to explore the UNESCO listed porticoes either. It’s 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.
Accommodation: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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. This is also the day to do a bit of your own exploring. Tonight, we’ll regroup for an included dinner.
Accommodation: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we're headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine. Here in the ancient city of Pompeii, you'll have the option to partake in a guided walking tour of the fascinating ancient Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius (and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash!). Hello Naples! We’ll settle down in our beautiful hotel (that’s just a few mins from the historic city centre). Today we have the option to take a tour, learn about the city, its history and its food culture.
Accommodation: Campus X (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we swap city vibes for coastal dreams, chasing some of Europe’s most glamorous seascapes along the way. Capri’s up next – all dramatic cliffs, luxe cafes, and serious celeb energy. Join the optional cruise for swim stops in turquoise coves that’ll have you feeling like you’re in a movie. We’ll roll into the Amalfi Coast after a day of pastel-perfect towns, sun-bleached buildings, and seas so sparkly they could blind you (in the best way).
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We've got a free day on the Amalfi Coast! Lucky us. Plus, there's an optional visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano. Amalfi’s just getting started. Aaaand, we’re here. You've got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we've all dreamed of.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Rome, we’re coming back for you! Back in Rome for round three – more history, more foodie finds, and more photo ops. Tonight, you can join a local chef to whip up your own pasta masterpiece… and then eat every last bite.
Accommodation: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Contiki crew after a trip we’ll never forget.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Belinda - Traveled, February 2024
They were absolutely extraordinary, we went across Italy and had the best time surrounded by amazing food, culture and weather, the trip was extraordinary but the incredible people that we met on this trip are what made the trip so memorable, I cannot thank them enough for the amazing memories they helped us create.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Simone - Traveled, January 2024
Everything was so well organized. Trip Manager and Driver really went above and beyond for the group. Late night pickups, going the extra mile and the fact that even gave us tissues. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone, as you tick off the bucket list items as well as really experiencing the culture with the food walking tours. Trip was very easy to book. Easy to use the pay portal and also very accurate idea of what to expect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/31/2024
Lucy - Traveled, March 2024
Amazing amazing amazing! Made the entire experience so beautiful and fun, every place had its own unique charm and I felt at home everywhere we went. The peaceful streets of Siena, loved up city of Venice and stunning views of Cinque Terre were some of my highlights. The accomodation was also amazing, and I think a special stay would be a lovely touch next time! This trip really opened my eyes to the world and I’d do it again a million times over.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Bradley - Traveled, March 2024
An amazing trip! My Fiancé & I enjoyed every second of it, with it being our first contiki tour, it couldn't have gone any better! There were so many highlights of the trip but if I could pick 2, it would be our time in beautiful Florence and visiting Lake Como!! Massive Shoutout to Trip Manager and to Trip Driver Trip was so easy to book! We used our local travel agent to help us with everything and it was a breeze! When we got updates we were notified of any changes straight away!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/22/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2024
This is definitely a bucket list trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Anthony - Traveled, May 2024
Whole trip was just a beautiful day after another really I truly enjoyed the tour and trip manager he was was amazing…
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2024
Jade - Traveled, June 2024
The trip was excellent. It was fantastic having our own personal Italian tour guide was very thoughtful and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. It was also a really nice final touch to the Italian experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, December 2024
Everything it was awesome.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2024
Britt - Traveled, September 2024
Trip of a lifetime! I was nervous going alone to celebrate my 30th birthday but the trip manager made everyone feel so included. We were like a big family at the end. You see so much in 15 days. Fulfilled my lifelong dream of seeing Italy and couldn’t have had a better experience. Age group was good, not too young. More 25-33. But still some younger and older. Everyone got along. Would recommend Contiki to anyone! Best trip ever!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Jamie - Traveled, July 2024
The perfect trip. Seen so much of Italy in the 15 days. Had a great group of travellers that all got along and the perfect trip leader Umbi and our bus driver Giovanni was a legend. 10/10 trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
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