Italian Espresso | Summer | 2026 - From £1,222

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OVERVIEW
10 days of la dolce vita, pronto. This one is pure Italian travel, covering all the big bucket-list destinations of Venice, Florence & Rome, plus the smaller charms of Pisa, Verona, and Siena. We'll ooh and aah over antipasto & chianti, dine on regional specialities in local trattorias, boat through the canals and islands of Venice, and explore the architecturally magnificent city of Florence. Expect plenty of world-famous espresso & pizza on the way.
EXPERIENCES
Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You're welcome to explore on foot along the way.

Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

Lucca: Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen!

Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.

Rome:  Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.

Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!

Rome: Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.

Siena: This medieval Tuscan city is packed with charming photo ops. From the Duomo to Piazza del Campo.

Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.

Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul.
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12/04/2026 21/04/2026 £1,345   Book
26/04/2026 05/05/2026 £1,345 Book
10/05/2026 19/05/2026 £1,507   Book
24/05/2026 02/06/2026 £1,597 Book
03/06/2026 12/06/2026 £1,552 Book
10/06/2026 19/06/2026 £1,435   Book
17/06/2026 26/06/2026 £1,435   Book
21/06/2026 30/06/2026 £1,417   Book
28/06/2026 07/07/2026 £1,435 Book
05/07/2026 14/07/2026 £1,642 Book
08/07/2026 17/07/2026 £1,642 Book
12/07/2026 21/07/2026 £1,444   Book
19/07/2026 28/07/2026 £1,444   Book
02/08/2026 11/08/2026 £1,399   Book
09/08/2026 18/08/2026 £1,395   Book
23/08/2026 01/09/2026 £1,435 Book
30/08/2026 08/09/2026 £1,507 Book
09/09/2026 18/09/2026 £1,395   Book
20/09/2026 29/09/2026 £1,345 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar) - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: BB Centro (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: BB Centro (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Hotel Le Grazie (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
ITINERARY

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.

Rise and shine, we're headed to another historical heavyweight today... 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 is one of the foodie capitals of Italy, so we won't waste any time trying the local delicacies before turning in for the night, dreaming of the Florentine adventures that await us tomorrow.

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.

Farewell, Florence. We'll never forget you. But we've got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up. Another stopover will let us check out 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. We can't be this way of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be criminal. Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You're going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days...

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.

This morning, we're hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe. 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 cruise. 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 (and the must-avoids).

The dreamy destinations just don't stop coming... Welcome to Verona – Renaissance romance central and the real-life stage for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. We’ll swing by Juliet’s famous balcony (yep, the actual one!), then it’s off to our next dose of Italian romance. 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.

Wake-up sleeping beauties! Hop onto our coach because we've got the entire day to explore 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 (with a delish meal!) that you'll love. Or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.

See ya, Venice. You'll always have a piece of our hearts. Today we're headed back to Rome with a delicious lil’ stop on the way. 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. It’s a free night for dinner and a chance to dine on a wholesome meal at a 17th-century tavern in Trastevere. All washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.

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. And with that, our trip has come to an end this afternoon. Swap contact details and start planning your next adventure!
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