Simply Italy | Summer | 2025

What's Included

• Italian Feast in Rome

  Enjoy an included Italian feast in Rome on the first day of the tour.

• Orientation Tour of Rome

  Participate in an orientation tour of Rome, ticking off all the sights.

• Locally Guided Walking Tour in Florence

  Discover Renaissance Florence on foot with a locally guided walking tour.

• Tuscan Risotto Evening

  Indulge in a Tuscan Risotto Evening with wine from nearby vineyards.

• Unlimited Cinque Terre Hike and Train Ticket

  Receive an unlimited Cinque Terre hike and train ticket to explore the region.

• Private Boat in Venice

  Enjoy a private boat ride crossing the canal to the historical heart of Venice.

• Included Experience in Rome

  Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list.

• Rail Pass for Cinque Terre National Park

  A rail pass is provided for easy travel around the iconic clifftop villages of Cinque Terre.

• Visit to Juliet's Balcony in Verona

  See the famous balcony in Verona that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.

• Speedboat Ride to Venice

  Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.

• Local Guide in Rome

  Explore the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire with a local guide.

• Amalfi Coast Experience

  View one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance on the Amalfi Coast.

• Capri Beach Visit

  Relax on the beaches of Capri and explore the famous boutiques.

• Ferry Ride on the Amalfi Coast

  Experience a ferry ride through azure seas past cliffs filled with rainbow-colored buildings.

• Positano Visit

  Ramble through the streets of Positano and enjoy the picturesque views.

• Visit to Pisa

  Visit Pisa and take the classic photo with the Leaning Tower.

• Lucca Exploration

  Explore the cobbled streets of the Renaissance walled city of Lucca.

What's Not Included

• Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
  
  

• International Travel

  International travel to and from Italy is not included in the tour package.
  
  

Dining Summary

4 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.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.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. Subject to availability - if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered or, in some cases, substituted for the Vatican Museums.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.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!

Mode of Transport

Travel through Italy with ease, utilizing a combination of private coaches and trains. Enjoy scenic journeys between iconic destinations like Rome, Florence, and Venice, with convenient stops in charming towns such as Siena and Lucca.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels such as Hotel Marc'Aurelio, BB Centro, and Grand Hotel Salerno, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in well-appointed rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay throughout your Italian adventure.