Italian Espresso
From CAD $2,193 Was CAD $2,309
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
10 days of la dolce vita, pronto. This one is pure Italian travel, covering all the big bucket-list destinations of Venice, Florence & Rome, plus the smaller charms of Pisa, Verona, and Siena. We'll ooh and aah over antipasto & chianti, dine on regional specialties in local trattorias, boat through the canals and islands of Venice, and explore the architecturally magnificent city of Florence. Expect comfy hotels and plenty of world-famous espresso & pizza on the way.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 9 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19034
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 119.250A
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,193 ($219 /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 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Archimede (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 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.
Accommodation: BB Centro (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 wine from the nearby vineyards. Watch a risotto demonstration whilst our hosts have cooked up a feast of antipasto and Italian specialties. Save some room for ‘dolce’ i.e a mystery homemade dessert!
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. 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...
Accommodation: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
We're hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe. 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 for a cruise. 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...
Accommodation: B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
The dreamy destinations just don't stop coming... 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... Welcome to Treviso! Nothing like a free evening to spend 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.
Accommodation: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
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 to explore the city in more depth. 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. We'll have 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: Hotel Archimede (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. And with that, our trip has come to an end this afternoon. Swap contact details and start planning your next adventure!
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
Christopher Wong - Traveled, September 2024
I had an incredible time on this trip, and really enjoyed this style of travelling. It became very easy to make friends, and we were able to see and experience a lot. Trip Manager was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Booking the trip was very easy, and all important information was received in good timing. Only thing I would suggest, is at the time of booking - make it clear if we are signing up for the full length of a tour, or just part of a tour. Also make it more clear if we would be joining at the beginning, or part way through a tour that has already started.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Tshiamo Monnakgotla - Traveled, September 2024
The price was reasonable and the accommodation was worth it!!! The included meals were quite the experience! The absolute best travel service for a young group, traveling solo or bring a friend it is worth it! The southern adventure was beyond amazing, Texas was the best!!! So rich in the southern culture and Texan lifestyle! Hears to new cowboy hats and a new pair of boots!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Nikita Yastrebov - Traveled, September 2024
Great people, great staff, great program! This has been the best trip I've ever done. I've traveled quite a bit of the world, but have never done a group tour and now I regret not doing it sooner. Besides seeing so many amazing places you create incredible memories and friends along the way. This trip was absolutely amazing and I am already looking forward to my next one!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2024
Philip Van Arendonk - Traveled, August 2024
Trip was awesome, never a dull moment Our tour manager Good information and communication
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2024
Tashana Jones - Traveled, September 2024
Honestly couldn't have had a better experience. Our trip manager (Brittni) was insanely amazing, most the activities were great! Fantastic, booking the trip was so easy! We received ample amounts of communication for the trip and made the whole thing smooth
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2024
This trip was fantastic, I met lots of new people and visited some amazing places. The trip was well organised and had some great activities and experiences on offer. Our trip manager was brilliant, so knowledgable and enthusiastic, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Booking the trip with very straightforward and I received detailed pre trip information in an appropriate amount of time ahead of the trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
Motels were provided for some nights than hotels 3 days in a row of one night stay is exhausting, in addition to some motels that can be replaced with hotels since the tour cost is hight, other than this, it's very good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Alison Phair - Traveled, September 2024
The suggestions from the trip manager on what to do in each place we visited and information was helpful in order to fill the days and also learn new things. The trip felt very safe. I enjoyed all locations of the trip and the amount of time spent at each location was perfect. Booking the trip was fairly easy. The information regarding the accomodation and what we would be doing each day was good to look at before deciding to book. However the website seems to be outdated as we did not do everything the schedule said we would do.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, December 2024
Trip Manager was absolutely fantastic, activities were really fun and lots of options for different budgets. Bit confusing with booking, because it said somewhere that I had a week to pay but when i tried it cancelled my booking
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2024
Maya Behan - Traveled, September 2024
UNREAL! The whole team involved were absolutely amazing Kade was unreal! So much knowledge about the country and could answer any question! He's taste in music was questionable but I'll let that slide cause he knew where the good drinking holes were so the group could play up. Jeff went above and beyond for our group!! He is that funny and down to earth... very lucky to have had Jeff as our driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2024
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