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Italian Escape

History, food & culture

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Duration:

6, 10 or 15 days

Age Range:

18-35

Group Size:

Avg 35

Trip Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of gladiators in Rome’s colosseum
  • Explore beautiful Cinque Terre by foot or rail with an unlimited train and hike ticket
  • Take a cruise across spectacular Lake Como and along the rugged Amalfi Coast
  • Ride a traditional motoscafo down Venice’s spectacular canals
  • Get a taste of Italy's world-famous cuisine - pizza in Naples, Venetian seafood and more!

Trip Overview

With wall-to-wall iconic sites, spectacular scenery and some of the best food of your life, Italy is a dream destination. Make a serious dent in that bucket list with historic heavy hitters like Rome’s Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Venice’s Grand Canal. Soak up Italy’s natural wonders, from the sun-soaked Amalfi Coast to Cinque Terre to the sparkling waters of Lake Como. Enjoy the fresh and famous food of Italy with risotto making classes, gelato, cicchetti, seafood feasts and a pizza tour on the menu. All on trip transport and accommodation are included and you can choose from 6, 10 or 15 days of fun – perfetto!

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  • 5, 9 or 14 nights’ accommodation
  • Breakfast every day
  • 2 or 4 dinners (depending on trip length)
  • Trip manager, driver & local guide
  • All on-trip transport (coach)
  • Walking tour of Rome 
  • Walking tour of Florence (10 & 15 day options)
  • Tower of Pisa visit (10 & 15 day options)
  • Lucca visit (10 & 15 day options)
  • Cinque Terre National Park hike & train (10 & 15 day options)
  • Juliet’s balcony, Verona (10 & 15 day options)
  • Traditional boat ride, Venice (10 & 15 day options)
  • Mount Vesuvius (6 & 15 day options)
  • Positano visit (6 & 15 day options)
  • Isle of Capri visit (6 & 15 day options)
  • Visit the Amalfi Coast (6 & 15 day options)
  • 24 hour emergency assistance

What's Not Included

Accommodation

This trip includes 5, 9 or 14 nights of accommodation, depending on which trip option you choose. All nights will be in triple share rooms in comfy, centrally located hotels. If you are a couple who wish to upgrade to a twin room for this tour please contact us for prices and availability.

Meals

You’ll be provided breakfast every day of your trip.The 6 and 10 day options will have two dinners included and the 15 day option will have 4 dinners. You’ll have to buy your other meals, snacks and drinks yourself. With a cuisine as varied and delicious as Italy’s, checking out restaurants and markets is all part of the fun.

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Ciao bella! Kick off your Italian Adventure in romantic Rome. Take a tour of the city's 'must-see' spots, including the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Colosseum & the Roman Forum. Then enjoy an Italian feast, washed down with a glass or two of Chianti (when in Rome!)

Next up it's fabulous Florence, via another Renaissance heavyweight - Siena! Take a stroll round the historic streets and grab a bite of something to eat before continuing to Florence. Where we'll enjoy a delicious feast - Florence knows how to eat!

Discover the wonders of Florence on a guided walking tour. We're talking Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, the Duomo and more. This evening, learn to make risotto from the experts with an optional masterclass and family style dinner looking out over the Tuscan hills.

Today is wall to wall culture, with a stop in Pisa for some classic Insta shots of the famous tower, followed by Renaissance marvels and historic cafés in Lucca. Last stop today - the Italian Riviera!

Explore the enchanting Cinque Terre today with an unlimited train and hike ticket. Whether you want to explore all five villages, walk along the coast or fill up on platefuls of pesto pasta (the local speciality), the choice is yours!

Our first stop today is glamorous Lake Como. See the area from the water with a cruise to beautiful Bellagio, before continuing on to elegant Milan. Spend your evening exploring hidden bars and sampling local delicacies - bellissima!

Fair Verona is next on our dazzling trip. Check out the famous Juliet's balcony before continuing to Venice. Enjoy a free evening in Treviso, a gorgeous and secluded city in the Venetian suburbs and join a foodie walking tour where you'll sample local dishes and wine varieties while bar-hopping!

Venice is your oyster today. You could take a tour on a traditional motoscafo and freely explore the highlights. Or if you want to try something a bit different, why not come along for an evening cruise and dinner around the bright rainbow island of Burano?

All roads lead back to Rome, and we're heading back to the capital today, via lunch in beautiful Bologna. Enjoy a free evening in Rome to continue your culinary journey!

There is plenty to see in Rome so get up early and explore the city independently. Then spend the afternoon living la dolce vita with drinks or gelato in the city's pretty piazzas. After the sun goes down, we'll enjoy a delicious, shared dinner. 

Today's destination is home to Italy's finest pasta and pizza (which is really saying something), so come hungry! It's not all eating though - explore Mt Vesuvius, take a trip to Pompeii, or get stuck into a pizza tour (it'll be the best Napoletana of your life).

Ready for some serious views? Think sheer cliffs plunging down to a turquoise sea, with sun-bleached homes perching impossibly on the rugged coastline. Pay a visit to Positano and Capri for epic vistas, elegant villas, and a cruise to Capri's iconic blue grotto. Please note if you travel during winter instead of visiting Capri you will visit Sorrento and Salerno.

Take a scenic cruise along the coast before exploring pretty Amalfi. Visit a lemon farm to learn all about how the fruits are turned into limoncello and take part in a traditional Italian feast on an organic farm this evening, washed down with the delicious liqueur!

Back in Rome today, you'll walk in the footsteps of gladiators on our optional Emperors & Gladiators tour. Explore the unforgettable Colosseum, before enjoying a final night in the city with your travel buddies.

Your unforgettable Italian adventure ends after breakfast today. Say your farewells and head to the airport when you're ready - Italy, you've been incredible.

Ciao bella! Kick off your Italian Adventure in romantic Rome. Take a tour of the city's 'must-see' spots, including the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Colosseum & the Roman Forum. Then enjoy an Italian feast, washed down with a glass or two of Chianti (when in Rome!)

Next up it's fabulous Florence, via another Renaissance heavyweight - Siena! Take a stroll round the historic streets and grab a bite of something to eat before continuing to Florence. Where we'll enjoy a delicious feast - Florence knows how to eat!

Discover the wonders of Florence on a guided walking tour. We're talking Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, the Duomo and more. This evening, learn to make risotto from the experts with an optional masterclass and family style dinner looking out over the Tuscan hills.

Today is wall to wall culture, with a stop in Pisa for some classic Insta shots of the famous tower, followed by Renaissance marvels and historic cafés in Lucca. Last stop today - the Italian Riviera!

Explore the enchanting Cinque Terre today with an unlimited train and hike ticket. Whether you want to explore all five villages, walk along the coast or fill up on platefuls of pesto pasta (the local speciality), the choice is yours!

Our first stop today is glamorous Lake Como. See the area from the water with a cruise to beautiful Bellagio, before continuing on to elegant Milan. Spend your evening exploring hidden bars and sampling local delicacies - bellissima!

Fair Verona is next on our dazzling trip. Check out the famous Juliet's balcony before continuing to Venice. Enjoy a free evening in Treviso, a gorgeous and secluded city in the Venetian suburbs and join a foodie walking tour where you'll sample local dishes and wine varieties while bar-hopping!

Venice is your oyster today. You could take a tour on a traditional motoscafo and freely explore the highlights. Or if you want to try something a bit different, why not come along for an evening cruise and dinner around the bright rainbow island of Burano?

All roads lead back to Rome, and we're heading back to the capital today, via lunch in beautiful Bologna. Enjoy a free evening in Rome to continue your culinary journey!

Your unforgettable Italian adventure ends after breakfast today. Say your farewells and head to the airport when you're ready - Italy, you've been incredible.

There is plenty to see in Rome so get up early and explore the city independently. Then spend the afternoon living la dolce vita with drinks or gelato in the city's pretty piazzas. After the sun goes down, we'll enjoy a delicious, shared dinner. 

Today's destination is home to Italy's finest pasta and pizza (which is really saying something), so come hungry! It's not all eating though - explore Mt Vesuvius, take a trip to Pompeii, or get stuck into a pizza tour (it'll be the best Napoletana of your life).

Ready for some serious views? Think sheer cliffs plunging down to a turquoise sea, with sun-bleached homes perching impossibly on the rugged coastline. Pay a visit to Positano and Capri for epic vistas, elegant villas, and a cruise to Capri's iconic blue grotto. Please note if you travel during winter instead of visiting Capri you will visit Sorrento and Salerno.

Take a scenic cruise along the coast before exploring pretty Amalfi. Visit a lemon farm to learn all about how the fruits are turned into limoncello and take part in a traditional Italian feast on an organic farm this evening, washed down with the delicious liqueur!

Back in Rome today, you'll walk in the footsteps of gladiators on our optional Emperors & Gladiators tour. Explore the unforgettable Colosseum, before enjoying a final night in the city with your travel buddies.

Your unforgettable Italian adventure ends after breakfast today. Say your farewells and head to the airport when you're ready - Italy, you've been incredible.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

All trip options kick off in Rome, so you’ll need to arrange flights to arrive in Fiumicino International Airport, also known as Leonardo da Vinci (FCDO) for the first day of your trip. There are no activities planned apart from a welcome meeting and orientation tour of the city at 4pm, so just make sure your flight gets in before then. You’ll need to make your own way to your starting accommodation from the airport. Taxis take around 40 minutes to the city centre and can be easily picked up from the airport. Bus is more affordable and takes around 50 minutes and there are two different train lines that run to the city.

The trip ends back in Rome for all trip options as well. Leave at a time that suits you. Return airport transfers aren’t included either but are easy to arrange. Ask your tour guide for more information.

Age & Eligibility:

Minimum age to participate in this programme is 18. This trip is designed for 18-35 year olds.

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Olivia

This trip went above and beyond my expectations! My first time overseas and I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable experience!

Rebecca

Perfecto! I highly recommend this trip. I booked all of the additional add-ons and loved them all!

Lauren

This trip was truly an incredible experience! The itinerary and activities were great, but our trip leader Rhi and driver G took the trip to the next level. We were made to feel so welcome and...

Nikara

This was a trip of a lifetime! I made the most incredible friends and saw the most beautiful places! Honestly everything was so memorable but the days in Capri and Amalfi were my favourite!! I...

Lauren

I enjoyed the boat cruise day going around Capri, the water and views were so amazing, and absolutely loved jumping off the boat. Was also so wholesome to hear our day song be played from another...

Tom

Outstanding service and great job all round.

Isha

The add-ons were great. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them!

Francoise

I think it was a good mix of places without it being an overwhelming amount where you can't enjoy.

Max

The trip was so good we got to do so many things in such a short period of time, everything was organised for you. There was always something to do and absolutely loved it

Sufyan

Good value for the locations

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