Please can you tell me the longest duration on the bus? I have been on some Contiki trips with very long transit time and need to check beforehand this time.

On this trip, the longest bus journey is about 5–6 hours (Cinque Terre → Como/Milan), while most other transfers range between 2–4 hours. The itinerary is designed with sightseeing stops to break up travel time. Each day's journey will take around 15 hours in total.

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Italian Espresso (Age 27 To 35)

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 39
Ages 27-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Rome
Meals
Dinner (Served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar)), Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Day 2
Rome - Siena - Florence
Rome - Siena - Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (In Siena), Dinner (Local delicacies in Florence)
Accommodation
Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lunch in Siena
Landmarks
Siena
Florence
Day 3
Florence
Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (BB Centro (or similar)), Hotel (BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Florence including Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and Duomo
Optional Activities
- Tuscan evening with risotto demo, local wine, antipasto, and dessert
Landmarks
Giotto's Bell Tower
Basilica Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo
Day 4
Florence - Lucca - Pisa - Cinque Terre
Florence - Lucca - Pisa - Cinque Terre
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local vineyards outside Lucca
- Meal in Lucca
Landmarks
Lucca
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))
Included Activities
- Unlimited hike and train pass for Cinque Terre villages
Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park
Day 6
Cinque Terre - Como - Milan
Cinque Terre - Como - Milan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake Como cruise
Landmarks
Lake Como
Day 7
Milan - Verona - Treviso
Milan - Verona - Treviso
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Juliet's House in Verona
Landmarks
Juliet's House
Day 8
Treviso - Venice - Treviso
Treviso - Venice - Treviso
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private boat transfer across Venice canal to historical city center
- Access to Venice for full day exploration
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Burano Island cruise
Landmarks
Venice
Burano Island
Day 9
Treviso - Bologna - Rome
Treviso - Bologna - Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner in a converted underground wine cellar in Rome with Italian wine
Landmarks
Bologna
Day 10
Rome
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum with local guide
Landmarks
Colosseum

Landmarks
Siena
Florence

Landmarks
Giotto's Bell Tower
Basilica Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo

Landmarks
Lucca
Leaning Tower of Pisa

Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park

Landmarks
Lake Como

Landmarks
Juliet's House

Landmarks
Venice
Burano Island

Landmarks
Bologna

Landmarks
Colosseum

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Where You'll Stay

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BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
BB Centro (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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4.4

Overall rating based on 26 Reviews

Itinerary
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Transport
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Guide
5.0
Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
4.7

Julia1.0•December 2022
I just had a tour of Italy with Contiki- don't use them- they r horrible! Our group had 53 people! Hotels- like u r...
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Traveled in October 2022
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We sincerely regret to learn that you had not fully enjoyed the Italian Espresso itinerary, and that there may have been a few aspects that took away from your overall experience. We will be sharing this review with our Operations Team for their attention and consideration going forward, and we thank you for highlighting your concerns here with us.
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Jai5.0•August 2022
My first trip with Contiki and it was better than I expected! Made a few good friends and everyone was a pleasure to...
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Alexander5.0•May 2022
Led by Remi
Remi was amazing all around. Concise, Fun and and organized. He is a valuable asset and I’m sure everyone in my tour...
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Traveled in April 2022
Anonymous5.0•November 2018
It was amazing. Margherita (Megghy) and Fabio were so kind and made my adventure incredible.
Traveled in September 2018
Kimba4.5•January 2018
Martina made my first Contiki experience in Italy the best trip I've ever experienced. She has a true talent for what...
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Traveled in August 2016
Jodie5.0•January 2018
The trip was amazing, our trip manager Martina Musso made the trip worth it, she was the best trip manager we had on...
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Traveled in August 2016
Jennifer4.0•January 2018
I went on the Contiki Italian Espresso tour, which tours Rome, Florence, and Venice over a week. The tour was...
I went on the Contiki Italian Espresso tour, which tours Rome, Florence, and Venice over a week. The tour was efficient in taking you to many different cities, and the tour bus from city to city was extremely convenient. One downside of going in a big tour group is that the group dinners are not at the best restaurants, but that is to be expected. Wifi on the bus was limited, but hotels were nice with AC and wifi in all of the rooms. Breakfast included in every hotel stay made mornings much easier! By far, the most excellent part of my trip was our tour guide, Martina. Martina was extremely knowledgable about Italian history and culture, and kept the trip exciting even on long bus ride. Her playlists were on point! She was able to help with any problem, and very easy to talk to. I would recommend a Contiki tour just to have Martina's help. Show more
Traveled in August 2016
Margo5.0•May 2017
Led by Maïté
I have been on two tours with Matei and she really is the best! She's super fun, friendly and patience with everyone!
Traveled in October 2014
Amanda4.5•May 2017
Led by Maïté
I had such a great time on tour with Maïté! She made sure everything rand smoothly even when unforeseen circumstances...
I had such a great time on tour with Maïté! She made sure everything rand smoothly even when unforeseen circumstances arose. I remember me and my fiend d wanted to go to the Uffizzi in Florence but didn't know if we would be able to fit it in with the schedule since there is a big wait for tickets. Maïté was so kind and considerate and stood in line for us while we were on another supervised tour. I don't think every tour guide would take the time to do this. Maïté really cares that the people on her tour have a good time, and I did!Show more
Traveled in June 2013
Ellen4.0•May 2017
Led by Maïté
Maite made my time in Italy so much more wonderful that it already was. She was caring and personable, and super fun!...
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Traveled in April 2016

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Juan
Asked on May 21st, 2026
Please can you tell me the longest duration on the bus? I have been on some Contiki trips with very long transit time and need to check beforehand this time.
Transport
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2026
  On this trip, the longest bus journey is about 5–6 hours (Cinque Terre → Como/Milan), while most other transfers range between 2–4 hours. The itinerary is designed with sightseeing stops to break up travel time. Each day's journey will take around 15 hours in total.
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  Juan
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Are you able to let me know of any options in Italy or Scotland that do not include long bus journeys - for example, 2 hours max?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2026
  During bus journeys, we include comfort stops so you can stretch and feel more at ease. In Italy, most rides are about 2–3 hours depending on traffic and delays.

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Italian Espresso (Age 27 To 35)

Itinerary

Rome

Rome - Siena - Florence

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Florence

Included Activities

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Florence - Lucca - Pisa - Cinque Terre

Optional Activities

Cinque Terre

Included Activities

Cinque Terre - Como - Milan

Optional Activities

Milan - Verona - Treviso

Included Activities

Treviso - Venice - Treviso

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Treviso - Bologna - Rome

Optional Activities

Rome

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