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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Italian cuisine served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included Italian feast at local restaurant
    • Orientation tour of Rome
  2. Day 2

    Rome - Siena - Florence

    Meals
    Dinner (Feast of local delicacies in Florence)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Siena historic city centre
    • Included local feast in Florence

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Siena
    Landmarks
    Siena Historic City Centre
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  3. Day 3

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided walking tour including Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan evening with risotto demonstration, local wine, antipasto, and dessert
    Landmarks
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Piazza della Signoria
    Duomo
  4. Day 4

    Florence - Lucca - Pisa - Cinque Terre

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at local vineyards outside Lucca
    • Lunch in Lucca
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Lucca
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  5. Day 5

    Cinque Terre

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Unlimited hike pass for Cinque Terre
    • Unlimited train pass for Cinque Terre villages
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
  6. Day 6

    Cinque Terre - Lake Como - Milan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Como Cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  7. Day 7

    Milan - Verona - Treviso

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
  8. Day 8

    Treviso - Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat crossing to Venice

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice
    • Burano Island Cruise
    Landmarks
    Venice
    Burano Island
  9. Day 9

    Treviso - Bologna - Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bologna UNESCO-listed porticoes

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at converted underground wine cellar
    Landmarks
    Bologna
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  10. Day 10

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum
    • Included dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Rome
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
  11. Day 11

    Rome - Pompeii - Naples

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campus X (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii
    • Guided tour of Naples including city history and food culture
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Naples - Capri - Amalfi Coast

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Capri cruise with swim stops
    Landmarks
    Capri
    Amalfi Coast
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  13. Day 13

    Amalfi Coast

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lemon farm visit run by local family
    Landmarks
    Positano
    Amalfi
  14. Day 14

    Amalfi Coast - Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta-making class with local chef
  15. Day 15

    Rome - Catania

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Katane Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Catania UNESCO-listed historic core
    • Included dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Piazza Stesicoro
    Via dei Crociferi
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  16. Day 16

    Catania - Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride in Taormina

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class with local professionals for Sicilian specialities (arancini and cannoli)
    Landmarks
    Taormina
  17. Day 17

    Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Etna excursion
    • Beach relaxation
    • Ancient Roman theatre exploration
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Taormina Ancient Roman Theatre
  18. Day 18

    Taormina - Noto - Syracuse

    Meals
    Dinner (Farm-fresh Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Explore Noto baroque architecture
    • Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm
    Landmarks
    Syracuse
    Noto
    Corso Vittoria Emanuele
  19. Day 19

    Syracuse - Valley of the Temples - Cefalù

    Meals
    Dinner (Sicilian delicacies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valley of the Temples
    • Included Sicilian dinner
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Cefalù

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports
    • Coastal cruise
    Landmarks
    Cefalù
  21. Day 21

    Cefalù - Palermo

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner al fresco at the bistro of second chances (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historic centre exploring Mafia history and anti-Mafia movement
    • Farewell dinner al fresco at bistro of second chances
    Landmarks
    Palermo Historic Centre
  22. Day 22

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    January 15th, 2024
    Trent’s charismatic, dynamic and Encyclopedic presentation really enhanced the travel and sights.
    Traveled in May 2023
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    Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We're thrilled you had such a great experience from beginning to end. It's great to hear The Crew has made this incredible itinerary so memorable, and we'll pass on your compliments. They've set the bar very high, but we hope we can make your next Contiki adventure even better.
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    Jane

    Asked on December 2nd, 2025

    Could you please send a detailed overview of each hotel

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten December 2025

      Please see below list of hotels that will be used for accommodation all throughout the tour: BV Oly Hotel Roma, BBhotel Firenze Centro, Hotel Le Grazie Porto Venere, B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli, Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese Preganziol, Campus X Naples, Grand Hotel Salerno, Katane Palace hotel Catania, Villa Esperia, Hotel Panorama, Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu, President Hotel Palermo. Hotels are subject to change.

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    Cathy

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    What is the luggage allowance for the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travelers are allowed one suitcase per person with a maximum weight of 20kg/44 lbs.

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    Georgia

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Is travel insurance required for the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      Insurance is mandatory for all Contiki trips to ensure your safety and peace of mind during the journey.

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    Alejandro

    Asked on August 6th, 2024

    What is the maximum group size for the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2024

      The maximum group size for this tour is capped at 53 travelers, with a maximum of 24 participants in Sicily.

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    Gerhard

    Asked on July 15th, 2024

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2024

      Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour price, so travelers will need to arrange their own flights.

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    Claudia

    Asked on June 9th, 2024

    do you have any 21 day trips for individuals 65+

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten June 2024

      Contiki's trips are designed specifically for 18 to 35-year-olds. This age range is chosen to foster cohesive, like-minded travel communities with shared interests and similar lifestyles. We highly suggest checking out Contiki's open-age sister brands, such as Trafalgar Tours, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

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    Chelsea

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    What is the age restriction for this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten June 2024

      Contiki trips are designed exclusively for ages 18 to 35, promoting a youthful travel community with shared interests.

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    Sarah

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    Is there any flexibility in the tour dates?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2024

      It may be possible to change dates, but availability will depend on the schedule and existing bookings.

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    Taylor

    Asked on April 23rd, 2024

    Can I request a private room for the trip?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2024

      We do not offer private rooms for two passengers on this tour, as it is specifically designed for group travelers.

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    Greg

    Asked on April 3rd, 2024

    What are the payment options for the booking?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2024

      Payment can be completed through various methods; please ensure it's finalized 60 days prior to departure to secure your spot.

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