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Italian Espresso (Winter)

Italian Espresso (Winter) (COWWHIBWB03)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Italy
Tour types: History & Culture, Under 35's, Winter Adventures

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Rome

After making your way to the hotel in Rome, your day is free is explore this ancient city. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.

Day 2 Rome to Venice

Today we head north over the Apennine mountains and into the Veneto region for our two night stop on the mainland close to Venice. En-route we pass magical hilltop villages, the rolling hills of Tuscany and the city of Bologna - home of Spaghetti Bolognese.

Day 3 Venice

This morning we take a motor boat to the central islands of Venice. In your free time explore St. Mark's Basilica, the Doges' Palace or the Guggenheim museum. Why not join us later on a gondola ride through the canals of this amazing city?

Day 4 Venice to Florence

We wind through the Apennine Mountains towards the gorgeous region of Tuscany. We visit Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower and Baptistry. This evening enjoy the chance to stroll through the streets of this most spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence.

Day 5 Florence

The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce, and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. In your free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife.

Day 6 Florence to Rome

All roads lead to Rome where our included sightseeing tour is the perfect introduction to the Eternal City. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the amazing Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

Day 7 Rome

A full free day to explore the treasures of Rome. Your chance to join a tour through Imperial Rome with a local guide, before time to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops.

Day 8 Depart Rome

Time to swap addresses and email details and say 'Arrivederci Roma' as the tour ends after breakfast.

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Accommodation & Meals:

  • 7 nights twin or triple share hotel accommodation
  • 7 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D) as per itinerary
  • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Contiki Difference

  • Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver
  • Transport in modern, air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing tours of all major cities
  • Free Contiki Travellers Guide
  • Free Contiki document wallet

Included Highlights:

  • Rome: Evening walking tour. See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum.
  • Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands. See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations.
  • Prague: Walking tour with a local guide.
  • Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria. Florentine leather craft demonstration.
  • Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica.
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