BEST OF ITALY
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Itinerary
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Hotel
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Description
Overview
Best Of Italy by Contiki (Social Travel for Ages 18-35)
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 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
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver and
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- Optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa and Travel Insurance
Included
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver and
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
Excluded
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- Optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa and Travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Rome
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.
Included Experience:
- Tour Rome on Foot
- Dinner at La Trattoria de Gli Amici MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience
Day 2: Rome to Florence via Siena
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:
- 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.
Included Experience:
- Get to know Siena
Day 3: Florence
Florence:
- 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.
Included Experience:
- Florence Walking Tour
- Tuscan Risotto Evening
Day 4: Florence to Cinque Terre via Pisa and Lucca
Florence:
- Farewell, Florence. We’ll never forget you. But we’ve got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up.
Lucca:
- 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.
Pisa:
- 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.
Cinque Terre:
- Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You’re going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days…
Included Experience:
- Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie)
- Explore Lucca
Optional Experience:
- Lucca Wine Tasting
Day 5: Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
- 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.
Included Experience:
- Explore Cinque Terre
Day 6: Cinque Terre to Milan via Como
Cinque Terre:
- We’re hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe.
Como:
- 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 boat ride.
Milan:
- 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.
Optional Experience:
- Lake Como Cruise
Day 7: Milan to Treviso
Milan:
- The dreamy destinations just don’t stop coming.
Verona:
- Welcome to Verona – Renaissance romance central and the real-life stage for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. We’ll swing by Juliet’s house (yep, the actual one!), then it’s off to our next dose of Italian romance.
Treviso:
- 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.
Included Experience:
- See Juliet’s House
Optional Experience:
- Traditional Tastes of Treviso
Day 8: Treviso
Treviso:
- Wake-up sleeping beauties! Hop onto our coach because we’ve got the entire day to explore Venice.
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 that you’ll love. Or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Treviso:
- Our day ends where it started in Treviso, where it’s time to tuck in for tomorrow.
Included Experience:
- Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice
Optional Experience:
- Gondolas
- Burano Island Cruise & Dinner
Day 9: Treviso to Rome
Treviso:
- See ya, Treviso. You’ll always have a piece of our hearts. Today we’re headed back to Rome with a delicious lil’ stop on the way.
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:
- It’s a free night for dinner and a chance to dine on a wholesome meal in a converted underground wine cellar. All washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.
Optional Experience:
- Dinner La Dolce Vita
Day 10: Rome
Rome:
- 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.
Included Experience:
- Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum
Day 11: Rome to Naples
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’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!).
Naples:
- Hello Naples! Today we have the option to take a tour, learn about the city, its history and its food culture.
Included Experience:
- See Mount Vesuvius
Optional Experience:
- Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii
- Naples Street Food Tour
Day 12: Naples to Amalfi Coast
Naples:
- Today we swap city vibes for coastal dreams, chasing some of Europe’s most glamorous seascapes along the way.
Capri:
- Capri’s up next – all dramatic cliffs, luxe cafés, 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.
Amalfi Coast:
- 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).
Included Experience:
- Day Trip to Capri
Optional Experience:
- Capri Island Cruise
Day 13: Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast:
Day 14: Amalfi Coast to Rome
Amalfi Coast:
- We’re headed back to Rome today.
Rome:
- 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.
Optional Experience:
- Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner
Day 15: End Rome
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.
Price
PRICE FROM RM11,453 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
- Day 2 – Day 3: BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar)
- Day 4 – Day 5: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
- Day 6: B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)
- Day 7 – Day 8: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
- Day 9 – Day 10: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
- Day 11: Campus X (or similar)
- Day 12 – Day 13: Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
- Day 14: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Remarks
