SIMPLY ITALY
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Description
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. That’s amore!
Included/Excluded
- Only US$200 deposit to book
- Pay over time, interest free
- No booking fee, no change fee
- FlexDeposit
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Rome | Dinner
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, 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.
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Tour Rome on Foot
Day 2: Rome to Florence via Siena | Breakfast, Dinner
Rome:
- Rise and shine, we’re headed to another historical heavyweight today…
Siena:
- 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:
- Florence is one of the foodie capitals of Italy, so we won’t waste any time trying the local delicacies with an included feast. Then we’ll turn in for the night, dreaming of the Florentine adventures that await us tomorrow.
BB Centro (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Get to know Siena
Day 3: Florence | Breakfast
Florence:
- Florence is often referred to as a ‘walking museum’, and today we’ll find out why. With a locally guided walking tour, we’ll discover Renaissance Florence on foot, swooning at Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, and Piazza della Signoria. We’ll also see the Duomo, one of the world’s most remarkable architectural feats. Later, we’ll get together for a Tuscan Risotto Evening indulging in Chianti wine from the nearby vineyards. Learn how to make risotto whilst our hosts have cooked up a feast of antipasto and Italian specialties. Save some room for ‘dolce’ i.e a mystery homemade dessert!
BB Centro (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Florence Walking Tour
- Tuscan Risotto Evening
Day 4: Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa | Breakfast
Florence:
- Farewell, Florence. We’ll never forget you. But we’ve got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up.
Lucca:
- 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.
Pisa:
- 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.
Cinque Terre:
- Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You’re going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days…
Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Day 5: Cinque Terre | Breakfast
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 hike and 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.
Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Explore Cinque Terre by Train
Day 6: Cinque Terre to Milan via Como | Breakfast
Cinque Terre:
- We’re hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe.
Como:
- But not before experiencing the glitz and glamour of Lake Como, with its attractive villages and gorgeous gardens. The showstopper is the lake itself, of course, and we’ll have the option to get out on the water and take a cruise to beautiful Bellagio.
Milan:
- Welcome to Milan, the sophisticated cityscape that rewards the curious traveller. We have a free night to check out the local nightlife, and eat some of the local delicacies. As always, your Trip Manager will have the top tips on where to go and where to avoid…
BB Sesto San Giovanni (or similar)
Day Highlights:
- Lake Como Cruise
Day 7: Milan to Venice via Verona | Breakfast
Milan:
- The dreamy destinations just don’t stop coming…
Verona:
- Welcome to Verona, the heart of Renaissance romance (and the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet). Beautiful architecture, rich history and plenty of jaw-dropping art makes this place a very worthy stopover. We’ll check out Juliet’s balcony, part of a gorgeous 13th century house then it’s onto another very romantic city…
Venice:
- Welcome to Treviso! Nothing like a free evening to spend away the Italian way… Tonight you’ll have the option to walk around this idyllic version of Venice (before taking on the real thing tomorrow!). Grab some local food on the way. And maybe even treat yourself to some tiramisu (because this little town is where it was born!). Seriously, it doesn’t get more authentic than this.
Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Day 8: Venice | Breakfast
Venice:
- Wake-up sleeping beauties! Hop onto our coach because we’ve got this 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 you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you. Later, maybe opt to cruise to the UNESCO-listed island of Burano and enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner.
Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice
- Gondolas
- Burano Island Cruise & Dinner
Day 9: Venice to Rome via Bologna | Breakfast
Venice:
- See ya, Venice. You’ll always have a piece of our hearts. Today we’re headed back to Rome to explore the city in more depth.
Bologna:
- But not before making a quick stop in Bologna. 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.
Rome:
- With our eyes wide and camera roll full, we’ll have a free night for dinner and a chance to discover the finest food Rome has to offer. Washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Day 10: Rome | Breakfast, Dinner
Rome:
- Rome wasn’t built in a day – so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. This is also the day to do a bit of your own exploring, an included dinner tonight will refuel us after a day of sightseeing.
- Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vatican’s Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine.
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Included Experience:
- Tour the Vatican City
Day 11: Rome to Naples | Breakfast
Rome:
- Today we’re headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine.
Pompeii:
- Here in the ancient city of Pompeii you will have the option to partake in a guided walking tour of the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash.
Naples:
- Welcome to Naples, the rough and ready but oh so charming city which encapsulates everything we love about Italy. The home of pizza, a hub of culture, and a bundle of passionate Italian energy. Today we have the option to take a tour, learning about the city, its history and its food culture.
B&B Hotel Napoli (or similar)
Day 12: Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri | Breakfast, Dinner
Naples:
- We’re headed to the coast today to check out some of the most glamorous seascapes in Europe.
Capri:
- Next up is Capri, with its gorgeous cragged coastline and opulent cafes. Its easy to see why this is such a playground for the rich and famous. An optional Capri cruise will let us check out plenty of swim stops to beat the heat.
Amalfi Coast:
- We’ll settle on the Amalfi Coast after a day of postcard pretty sun bleached buildings and sparkling sea.
Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Day 13: Amalfi Coast (Including Positano) | Breakfast
Amalfi Coast:
- We’ve got a free day on the Amalfi coast! Lucky us. There are plenty of optionals today to keep us entertained, including a visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop and have been care takers of an age old tradition ever since. Here we learn how these huge, sunshine coloured fruits are harvested and turned into limoncello.
Positano:
- We’ll visit one of Amalfi’s spectacular jewels today. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano.
Amalfi Coast:
- You’ve got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we’ve all dreamed of.
Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Day 14: Amalfi Coast to Rome | Breakfast
Amalfi Coast:
- We’re headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum?
Rome:
- Back in Rome, we better put on your centurion helmets because we’re going on a guided tour around all the Roman ruins, and even the mighty Colosseum. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Day Highlights:
- Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum
- Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner
- Ancient Rome of the Emperors
Day 15: End Rome | Breakfast
Rome:
- Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Contiki crew after a trip we’ll never forget.
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