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Ultimate Italy 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

22 days
From Rome to Palermo
4.7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 50
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Italian feast at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Rome to Florence via Siena

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Siena (UNESCO World Heritage Site historic city centre)
    • Included feast of local delicacies in Florence

    Optional Activities

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

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour with Local Guide featuring Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Tuscan evening with risotto demo, 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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lucca (Renaissance walled city with cobbled streets)
    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

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

    Cinque Terre

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Unlimited Cinque Terre hike
    • Unlimited Cinque Terre train ticket
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
  6. Day 6

    Cinque Terre to Milan via Como

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Como with scenic views

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Como
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  7. Day 7

    Milan to Treviso via Verona

    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 (Including Venice)

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer across canal to Venice's historical heart

    Optional Activities

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

    Treviso to Rome via Bologna

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bologna and its UNESCO listed porticoes

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in converted underground wine cellar in Bologna
    Landmarks
    Bologna Porticoes
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  10. Day 10

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum
    • Included dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome to Naples

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campus X (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii
    • Guided tour of Naples learning about city history and food culture
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
  12. Day 12

    Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Capri with beaches and boutiques

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise from Capri with swim stops in turquoise coves
    Landmarks
    Capri
  13. Day 13

    Amalfi Coast

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Positano

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local lemon farm
    Landmarks
    Positano
  14. Day 14

    Amalfi Coast to Rome

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class with local chef to make pasta
  15. Day 15

    Rome to Catania

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Catania's UNESCO-listed historic core
    • Included dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Catania
  16. Day 16

    Catania to Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride in Taormina

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class with local professionals focusing on Sicilian specialities
    Landmarks
    Taormina
  17. Day 17

    Taormina

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Ride up Mount Etna (Europe's highest active volcano)
    • Relax on the beach
    • Explore the ancient Roman theatre
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  18. Day 18

    Taormina to Syracuse via Noto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Noto and its Baroque architecture
    • Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm
    • Free time to explore Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Noto
    Syracuse
  19. Day 19

    Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valley of the Temples (UNESCO-listed archaeological site)
    • Included dinner of Sicilian delicacies in Cefalu
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
  20. Day 20

    Cefalu

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cefalu's beaches and Arabic architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
    • Coastal cruise
    Landmarks
    Cefalu
  21. Day 21

    Cefalu to Palermo

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner al fresco at the 'bistro of second chances')
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Palermo historic centre (Mafia and anti-Mafia history)
    • Farewell dinner al fresco at the 'bistro of second chances'
    Landmarks
    Palermo
  22. Day 22

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Tour ID: 326831

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type L.

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 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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