Discover the big cities and some of the less famous destinations in this fabulous country. This is the only Contiki tour to stay in La Spezia in the Cinque Terre region and Milan, Italy's fashion capital! You'll also visit the picturesque village of Sirmione at Lake Garda, and re-enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet in fair Verona where the story was set. Simply Italy, simply perfect!
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Day 1
Depart for Europe
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
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Day 2
Arrive Rome
Check-in to your hotel, drop off your stuff, meet your Tour Manager and travel buddies at 4:00pm and head out into the streets of Italy to get a sneak peek at vibrant Rome.
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Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
Travel south towards the home of pizza, Naples. This morning there’s your chance to take a guided tour of ancient Pompeii. Later, we’ll reach Sorrento, where you’ll enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the stunning bay.
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Day 4
Capri Excursion
This morning, it’s a boat ride to the main marina of the island of Capri, famous for its stunning caves and surrounding rock formations.
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Day 5
Sorrento to Florence
Wind through the Apennine Mountains and Tuscan countryside to the Renaissance city of Florence.
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Day 6
Florence
Jump start the day uncovering this open-air museum. Our Local Guide gives you the inside track as the group learns about Florence’s cultural beginnings and explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then take a look into a skillful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region’s traditional art.
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Day 7
Florence to La Spezia
This morning, there’s free time in Pisa and some fun photo opps of its most famous monument, the Leaning Tower.
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Day 8
La Spezia to Milan
Today the energy levels turn up a notch as we spend a day in Italy’s fashion capital and economic powerhouse, Milan.
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Day 9
Milan to Venice
Along the pretty shores of Lake Garda, we drop into the quintessential European lake town of Sirmione, complete with vine-covered villas, Roman ruins and a castle. For amazing views of the surrounding Dolomite Mountain range and an interesting lakeside look at the local lifestyle, we’ve organised a chance to go out on Italy’s largest lake in an optional cruise.
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Day 10
Venice
Known as the “floating city”, Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals.
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Day 11
Venice to Rome
Criss-cross the Apennines Mountains as we head south.
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Day 12
Rome
This morning, check-out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City. There’s included entry and our Local Guide to show you St. Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel.
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Day 13
Depart Rome
The tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends.
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11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation
15 meals: 11 continental breakfasts & 4 three-course dinners
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation
15 meals: 11 continental breakfasts & 4 three-course dinners
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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Sorrento
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Sorrento
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Naples
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Capri
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Florence
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Florence
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Florence
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Florence
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Pisa
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Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre
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Milan
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Lake Garda
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Verona
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Venice
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Venice
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Venice
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Rome
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Rome
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Vatican City
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Vatican City
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