Italian Espresso | Summer | 2026

What's Included

• Guided Tours

  Locally guided walking tours in Florence and a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are included.

• Transportation

  Transportation between cities and to various attractions is included.

• Cinque Terre Rail Pass

  An unlimited Cinque Terre hike and train ticket is included.

• Orientation Tour

  An orientation tour of Rome is included on the first day.

• Private Boat in Venice

  A private boat ride across the canal in Venice is included.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as a gondola ride in Venice, a cruise to Bellagio, and a seafood meal in Burano are not included.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

• Museum and Attraction Tickets

  Tickets for museums and other attractions are not included and should be booked separately.

• Refrigeration for Medication

  Refrigeration for medication on the coach is not guaranteed overnight, and travelers are responsible for storing their medication with care.

Mode of Transport

Transportation between cities and to various attractions is included, with a private boat ride across the canal in Venice and an unlimited Cinque Terre hike and train ticket.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Hotel Archimede, BB Centro, Hotel Le Grazie, BB Sesto San Giovanni, and Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar).

Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)

Culture

• Siena: This medieval Tuscan city is packed with charming photo ops. From the Duomo to Piazza del Campo.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Lucca: Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen!
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.

FAQs

• London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Rome: Can arrangements be made for travellers with accessibility needs? 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: Do the included meals have a set menu? 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: When would be the best time to book tickets for museums and other attractions? 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: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? 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.

Foodie

• Rome:  Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.

Included Experience

• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
• Rome:  Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.
• Siena: This medieval Tuscan city is packed with charming photo ops. From the Duomo to Piazza del Campo.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
• Lucca: Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen!
• Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.
• Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Rome: Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here. Subject to availability - if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered or, in some cases, substituted for the Vatican Museums.