Italian Escape | Classic | Winter | 24/25

Rome
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This all-Italian adventure swings you from this historic beauty of Rome through the home of pizza, Naples (where you can stop off in the perfectly preserved Roman town of Pompeii). Then, it's all about living the good life on the Amalfi coast, sipping limoncello, and stopping off at picture perfect Positano (if you're here in the summer) and Sorrento during those breezy winter months. Back in Rome you'll get a chance to check out the Colosseum, before this unforgettable 6-day trip comes to an end.

Departure dates

From 22/10/2024 to 16/03/2025

What's included

Highlights.
1 Dinner (D)5 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)Rome: If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible.
We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.
Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around.
Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled).
Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
Madrid: Yep.
Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals.
If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
Rome: This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit.
If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24x7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
Madrid: Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach.
Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation.
We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup.
It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.
Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list.
Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Ravello: Visit the hilltop town of Ravello, home to iconic cliffside gardens and spectacular views.
Positano: Take an iconic selfie with the village backdrop from a hilltop viewpoint.
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Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 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 at 4pm and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
  • Day 2 Today we're headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine. Here in the ancient city of Pompeii you will have the option to partake in a guided walking tour of the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash. Welcome to Naples, the rough and ready but oh so charming city which encapsulates everything we love about Italy. The home of pizza, a hub of culture, and a bundle of passionate Italian energy. Today we have the option to take a tour, learning about the city, its history and its food culture.
  • Day 3 We're headed to the coast today to check out some of the most glamorous seascapes in Europe. If you're here in the breezy winter months, we'll make a stop at Sorrento - the birthplace of Limoncello. Steep slopes that overlook azure waters and the whiff of Italian wonder - what's not to love? Here you'll have free time to explore Sorrento's cliffs, coasts and cafes, followed by an included lunch at La Sorgente for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) experience. On route to our next stop, have you're Camera's at the ready for a quick snap of the stunning Positano as we drive by. Our last stop-off for today is Salerno, where you'll have a free night to explore the Roman ruins, museums, gardens and sea views.
  • Day 4 We've got a free day on the Amalfi coast! Lucky us. There are plenty of optionals today to keep us entertained, including a visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop and have been care takers of an age old tradition ever since (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER (R) Experience). Here we learn how these huge, sunshine coloured fruits are harvested and turned into limoncello. We'll also get to have a Tastes of Amalfi dinner.
  • Day 5 We're headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum? Back in Rome, we better put on your centurion helmets because we're going on a guided tour around all the Roman ruins, and even the mighty Colosseum. Afterwards, you'll have the chance to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.
  • Day 6 Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final 'Ciao' to our Contiki crew after a trip we'll never forget.
  • Prices quoted valid for sale until 24 May 2024 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
  • Price is per person and subject to availability. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
  • Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
  • Local payments, "trip kittys" or food funds may apply and may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel agent prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
  • Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
  • Additional conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Please enquire for further details.
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at time of publication.
  • Additional levies, government charges and other applicable fees may apply and are beyond our control.
  • Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
  • Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.
  • Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or Bpay.
  • These prices are a guide to the best price. Prices are correct as at 19 May 2024 and are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please enquire for further details.

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