Contiki Tour, Simply Italy – 14 Night Package (Sept 2026)

Itinerary Day 1
Rome
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.

BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Included Meals – Dinner

Day 2
Rome to Florence via Siena
Rise and shine, we’re headed to another historical heavyweight today…Siena…but not before stopping off at Siena for lunch. This place has medieval masterpieces (the historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site too!). So, soak up all that historic beauty & grab a bite before we head onto Florence.
Florence. This beautiful city is a certified foodie capital, so we’re diving straight into an included feast of local delicacies. Then it’s lights out, with dreams of tomorrow’s Florentine adventures dancing in our heads.

BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 3
Florence
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.

BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 4
Florence to Cinque Terre via Pisa and Lucca
Farewell, Florence. We’ll never forget you. But we’ve got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up.  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. 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.
Cinque Terre – Welcome to the Italian Riviera! You’re going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days…

Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 5
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.

Hotel Le Grazie (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 6
Cinque Terre to Milan via Como

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.

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

Day 7
Milan to Treviso via Verona
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 house (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.

Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 8

Treviso – Wake-up sleeping beauties! Hop onto our coach because we’ve got the entire day to explore Venice.
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 that you’ll love. Or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you. Treviso – Our day ends where it started in Treviso, where it’s time to tuck in for tomorrow.

Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 9
Treviso to Rome via Bologna
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.
Bologna – 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.
Rome – It’s a free night for dinner and a chance to dine on a wholesome meal in a converted underground wine cellar. All washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.

BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 10
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. This is also the day to do a bit of your own exploring. Tonight, we’ll regroup for an included dinner.

BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11
Rome to Naples
Today we’re headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine.
Pompeii- Here in the ancient city of Pompeii, you’ll have the option to partake in a guided walking tour of the fascinating ancient Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius (and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash!).
Hello Naples! We’ll settle down in our beautiful hotel (that’s just a few mins from the historic city centre). Today we have the option to take a tour, learn about the city, its history and its food culture.

Campus X (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 12
Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri
Today we swap city vibes for coastal dreams, chasing some of Europe’s most glamorous seascapes along the way.
Capri’s up next – all dramatic cliffs, luxe cafés, and serious celeb energy. Join the optional cruise for swim stops in turquoise coves that’ll have you feeling like you’re in a movie.
Amalfi Coast – We’ll roll into the Amalfi Coast after a day of pastel-perfect towns, sun-bleached buildings, and seas so sparkly they could blind you (in the best way).

Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13
Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)
We’ve got a free day on the Amalfi Coast! Lucky us. Plus, there’s an optional visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop.
Positano – Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano. Amalfi’s just getting started.
Amalfi Coast – Aaaand, we’re here. You’ve got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we’ve all dreamed of.

Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 14
Amalfi Coast to Rome
We’re headed back to Rome today.
Back in Rome for more historic spots, foodie shops and photo ops. Today, you’ll have the option to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.

Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 15
End Rome
Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Contiki crew after a trip we’ll never forget.

Included Meals – Breakfast