Classic Italia
15 days
Trip Photos
Three travellers smiling whilst stood on a bridge overlooking water in Venice.
Travellers wearing sun hats and looking up at the Rome Colosseum.
A busy bridge over lake in traditional Italian town.
Women with curly hair sat smiling on a rock out at sea with Positano town in the background.
Three male travellers standing on rocks out near sea in front of Italian town.
Group of travellers riding in a gondola down tight lake in Venice.
Male traveller looking up and smiling whilst exploring the Milan Galleria.
Male traveller looking up whilst walking outside the Rome Colosseum.
Women stood with arms out in front of busy arched building with artwork on the outside.
Couple of travellers stood smiling next to the river in Venice.
Male traveller stood with arms folded in front of Trevi fountain.
Drone view of small Italian town coast where boats are docked.
Three travellers stood looking around the inside of the Rome Colosseum.
Three travellers stood smiling in front of the Rome Piazza Navona fountain.
Blonde traveller taking photo of old traditional Italian town..
Group of travellers posing with their arms in the air after a hike overlooking Italian town.
Traditional meal of Italian pizza.
The view of the sea meeting Cinque Terre town.
Group of happy travellers raising their drinks outside Italian restaurant.
Male traveller looking up at famous white church in Florence.
Two male travellers stood looking up at tall white church.
Two men stood looking at each other inside the Rome Colosseum.
Travellers lying down on rocks overlooking the sea in Cinque Terre.
History, culture, and pasta, from Lake Como to the Amalfi Coast.
From the bustling streets of Naples to the architectural wonders of Rome, Italy has the wow factor in spades. Explore ‘La Belle Paese’s’ most iconic destinations over 15 days on this show-stopping group tour. We’re talking everything from Florence’s dazzling Duomo, and the pastel villages of Cinque Terre to Juliet’s balcony, glitzy Lake Como, and that famous leaning tower. Add to that a cruise on the Amalfi Coast, a night on a private Venetian island, and the best pizza in the world, and you’ve got a dream trip on your hands.
Highlights include
Itinerary
Day 1: Discover Rome
Arrive in the Eternal City and make your way to our meet point, before getting your first taste of Italy on a guided tour. See the city's historic highlights, and lively street life. Tonight, tuck into a mouth-watering Italian feast, washed down with a glass or two of Chianti - when in Rome.
Day 2: Spectacular Siena
Our first stop today is one of the Italy's prettiest cities - Siena. Explore medieval masterpieces and sip coffee in the Piazza del Campo, before journeying on to fabulous Florence. Watch the sun go down over the Arno, before heading out for dinner - don't miss the famous bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Day 3: Florence Tour
Take a walking tour of this living museum today, soaking up views of the Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the dazzling Duomo. After a full day on your feet, spend the evening wining and dining with a risotto evening complete with antipasti and some local Chianti.
Day 4: Pisa & Wine Tasting
We're off to see the world's most famous architectural disaster in Pisa. Take the classic 'holding up the tower' selfie, before continuing to picture-perfect Lucca for a stroll, a spot of lunch, and some optional wine tasting. Our home for the night is bustling La Spezia in the heart of the Italian Riviera.
Day 5: Cinque Terre Train
Discover beautiful Cinque Terre - a string of pastel-coloured seaside villages on the Riviera's rugged coastline. Explore at your own pace with an unlimited hike and train ticket, marvelling at pretty harbours and gravity defying buildings. Tonight, take an optional Ligurian pesto making class.
Day 6: Lake Como
Hit the road to Milan with a stop en route at Lake Como - playground of the rich and famous. Explore the mega-watt villas and lush gardens, before taking an optional cruise on the lake. Then continue to Milan where you'll have a free night to wine and dine - Risotto alla Milanese per favore.
Day 7: Fair Verona
On to fair Verona, where we'll check out Juliet's famed balcony, and the Roman Arena, before continuing to the one-and-only Venice, where we'll spend the night in a very special stay on the island of San Servolo, with dreamy views over Venice Lagoon.
Day 8: Venice Cruise
Cruise across the Lagoon to the historic heart of the city in a private motoscafo. Admire the magnificent marble palazzi, take a gondola ride down the backwaters, and cool down with a gelato on one of the grand squares. Tonight, sample chichetti (Venetian tapas) on a food and wine tour.
Day 9: Bologna & Rome
Come hungry today - we're stopping off in Italy's gastronomic capital. Home of parmigiano, prosciutto, and the hearty Bolognese sauce, Bologna is a foodie's dream. All roads lead to Rome and that's where we're headed back to tonight, in time for an evening out in the city.
Day 10: Vatican City Tour
Channel your spiritual side today with a visit to the world's smallest independent state - Vatican City. Take a guided tour of the museums, including the legendary Sistine Chapel with its ravishing frescoes. Head out for some more dolce vita after dark.
Day 11: Explore Naples
The home of pizza is next with its rough and ready charm, historic buildings, and stirring landscapes. Join an optional excursion to Pompeii, enjoy views of Mount Vesuvius and tuck into some of the city's tastiest foods on an optional street food tour with a local guide.
Day 12: Sorrento & Ravello
Head to the coast today, starting with colourful Sorrento. Take a passeggiata along the harbour, knock back an ice-cold limoncello, and enjoy lunch at a family-run mozzarella farm. Check out ravishing Ravello and stop for views over Positano, en route to Salerno, where we'll spend the night.
Day 13: Amalfi Coast Cruise
Take an unforgettable cruise along the coast, past cliffs peppered with rainbow-coloured buildings, before opting to visit a local lemon farm for an insight into the region's most famous crop. Tonight, join our optional organic dinner at a family-owned eco farm.
Day 14: Back to Rome
We're back where we started in Bella Roma. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators with an optional tour of the iconic Colosseum, before learning how to cook like a local tonight with an optional pasta making class, where you can eat your own creations washed down with a glass of wine.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation
This trip features a selection of quality hotels, picked for their ideal locations and great service. We’ve lined up an extra special stay in Venice, in a historic building on San Servolo Island in the middle of the lagoon. All rooms are on a triple-share basis, but single and twin rooms are also available. Just speak to one of our travel advisors for more information. Please note that accommodation is subject to change.
Lots of our travellers are solo travellers, so when you book with us, we’ll pair you up with like-minded roommates of the same sex. Our trips are great for couples or friends as well - just let us know you’re together, so we can be sure to put you in the same room.
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners are included on this trip. You’ll have the freedom to eat wherever and whenever you like the rest of the time. Foodies are in for a treat on this trip as Italy is arguably one of the world’s top gastronomic destinations. From classics like pasta and pizza to regional specialities like arancini and ossobuco, you’ll want to pack some eating trousers!
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Extra information
This trip begins on day 1 in Rome. You’ll need to be at the meet point for 4pm, ready for a city orientation tour. Rome’s main airport is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO). Airport transfers are not included but the Leonardo Express train takes you to Termini Station in just over half an hour, and from here you’ll have connection to the metro.
Your trip ends back in Rome on day 15 after breakfast. Leave at a time that suits you.
This trip is designed for those aged 18-35.
This trip features a slightly larger group size (avg 38) and is the perfect choice for travellers looking for a sociable trip with plenty of opportunities to make new friends.
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