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Simply Italy (Summer, Classic)

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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 38
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Italian feast at local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marc'Aurelio (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar)), Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Rome to Florence via Siena

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included feast of local Florentine delicacies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner feast of local Florentine delicacies

    Optional Activities

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

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Cinque Terre

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Unlimited hike and train pass to explore Cinque Terre's five coastal villages
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
  6. Day 6

    Cinque Terre to Milan via Como

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Como cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
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  7. Day 7

    Milan to Venice via Verona

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

    Included Activities

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

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Venice
    • Private boat crossing to Venice historical center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Burano Island Cruise
    • Self-guided exploration of Venice streets
    Landmarks
    Venice
    Burano Island
  9. Day 9

    Venice to Rome via Bologna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar)), Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Bologna's historic porticoes and food scene
    • Optional dinner in converted underground wine cellar with fine Italian wine
    Landmarks
    Bologna Historic Porticoes
  10. Day 10

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marc'Aurelio (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar)), Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colosseum with historical insights
    • Included dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Rome
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  11. Day 11

    Rome to Naples

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vergilius Billia (or similar)), Hotel (Campus X (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii ancient Roman town
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
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  12. Day 12

    Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Capri cruise with swim stops in turquoise coves
    Landmarks
    Capri
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  13. Day 13

    Amalfi Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional visit to local family-run lemon farm
    Landmarks
    Positano
  14. Day 14

    Amalfi Coast to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar)), Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional pasta cooking class with local chef
  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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  • B
    January 12th, 2023
    4
    Our tour manager and driver were great! It was an active, fun-filled trip. I would recommend Contiki for group tours!
    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    We are delighted that you had such an incredible adventure in Italy, and our Travel Director and Coach Driver made this trip so memorable. We recognise having a dependable and secure driver can significantly enhance the overall experience of a trip. Thanks for taking the time to review your Contiki experience, and we appreciate you recommending the tour.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 2
    September 6th, 2021
    4
    This is such a good overview of Italy. If I had gone alone, I would never have discovered the amazing finds like Lake...
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    Traveled in May 2018
  • T
    November 17th, 2019
    4.5
    Our guide Bryony was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and helped any way she could!
    Traveled in September 2019
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    Hey Travis, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 4
    July 23rd, 2019
    5
    The trip was overall one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone became so close and a little family for the 12...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so glad to know you had a memorable trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 5
    July 22nd, 2019
    4.5
    AMAZING trip, could not have asked for anything more. 200% recommend Contiki, this trip & Greg to anyone considering...
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    Traveled in July 2019
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    Hey Nadia, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so glad to know you had an amazing trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • J
    July 16th, 2019
    4
    The tour was incredible and Greg has an amazing amount of knowledge regarding the best local places to eat and drink...
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    Traveled in July 2019
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    Hey Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so glad to know you had an incredible trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 7
    July 16th, 2019
    5
    Great tour, amazing places and an awesome guide! Greg knew the places we visited inside and out, including the best...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Regan, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so glad to know you had a great trip experience. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 8
    July 16th, 2019
    5
    Greg was a fantastic trip manager who consistently went above and beyond to ensure that every single person had an...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing time on the trip Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Simply Italy (Summer, Classic) reviewer 9
    July 16th, 2019
    5
    Greg was such a down to earth guy. Knew exactly what he was on about, was thorough with information and made us feel...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Charlie, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • J
    July 16th, 2019
    5
    Everything was awesome, Greg was amazing and very helpful with his knowledge with all the places and the food was...
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    Traveled in July 2019
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    Hey John, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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    Daniel

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    What tours are included in this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2025

      You'll enjoy 14 included experiences, such as: Tour Rome on Foot, Dinner at La Trattoria de Gli Amici, Get to know Siena, Florence Walking Tour, Visit Pisa, Explore Lucca, Explore Cinque Terre, See Juliet's Balcony, Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice, Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum, See Mount Vesuvius, Day Trip to Capri, Sail along the Amalfi Coast, Visit Dramatic Positano.

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    Ariadna

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    How will transportation be arranged for the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Transportation during the tour will be done via motorcoach.

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    Philippe

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    What methods are available to choose optional activities?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Optional experiences can be booked through your Travel Manager while on tour.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    If my draught she 18, was to do this trip? What is the sleeping arrangements? are they in a room alone?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      If your daughter is a solo traveller, we have multiple room option for her. First, a Single Room, where she has the room for herself. Second, a Twin Share Room where she will share the room with another traveller of same sex. Third, a Triple Share Room where she will share the same room with 2 other travellers of same sex. Each room have different pricing.

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    Marieke

    Asked on December 26th, 2024

    What is the age restriction for joining the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten December 2024

      This tour is designed for travelers aged between 18 to 35 years old.

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    Jess

    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    What should I do if I want to transfer my booking to someone else?

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      Please reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for assistance with transferring your booking.

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    Naomi

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten December 2024

      To book the tour, please select the 'book now' button on the booking page.

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    Eva-Maria

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

    What happens if I need to cancel my reservation?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2024

      If you cancel, the deposit can be credited towards another Contiki trip if within terms and conditions.

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    Leslie

    Asked on May 13th, 2024

    I would like to know about the accommodations in what type of hotel we will be staying and also what kind of transportation we will have during the 15 days. Also, if you can let me know how can I purchase the transportation from the airport to the hotel and return.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2024

      The accommodation that will be used all throughout the tour would be at a 3 - 5 start hotel listed below: Hotel Archimede Rome, BBhotel Firenze Centro, Rondine Hotel Marinella di Sarzana, Milano Sesto Hotel Milan, Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese Preganziol, Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino, Grand Hotel Salerno. Above hotels are not yet finalized and are still subject to change. The transportation for this tour would be via Motorcoach. Apologies as we don't offer transfers for this tour. You will have to arrange your own transfer going from/to the airport.

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    Nadia

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    Do you include flights? Do you have a breakdown of the meals that are included? Is alcohol included? What is the transportation train? Bus? What are the extras?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2024

      Flight is not included with the trip price. The meals that are included is 14 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners per person. There are no alcohol included. The transportation for this trip is by motorcoach. Optional experiences include Tuscan Risotto Evening, Lucca Wine Tasting, Lake Como Cruise, Gondolas, Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii, Naples Street Food Tour, Capri Island Cruise, Coastal Lemon Tour, Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum, Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner, Ancient Rome of the Emperors.

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    • For any tour departing before May 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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