Simply Italy – Italy Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Simply Italy Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives you 15 days of pure Italian bliss

Welcome to 15 days of pure Italian travel immersion. Covering Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and beyond, this one brings you the blissful best of this soul-stirring country. Explore Rome’s historical highlights, travel through the streets of Michelangelo’s Florence, indulge in some authentic pasta on the Amalfi Coast. Stop by to see the stooping slopes of Sorrento in the breezy winter or the picture perfect Positano for your summery soul. And that’s just an aperitivo. Beauty, romance and all the pasta you can fit in; the good life just got even better. That’s amore!

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.5 out of 5 stars (325 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

15 days, 1 country from about $ 2588* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Italy

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Rome

Siena

Florence

Day 3: Florence

Day 4: Florence

Pisa

Lucca

Cinque Terre

Day 5: Cinque Terre

Day 6: Cinque Terre

Como

Milan

Day 7: Milan

Verona

Venice

Day 8: Venice

Day 9: Venice

Bologna

Rome

Day 10: Rome

Day 11: Rome

Pompeii

Naples

Day 12: Naples

Sorrento

Amalfi Coast

Day 13: Amalfi Coast

Day 14: Amalfi Coast

Rome

Day 15: Rome

Day 1: Start Rome

Rome
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, then with our eyes wide and camera roll full, we’ll head to the streets for an included Italian feast before heading on an orientation tour of the city.

Hotel Genova (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceTour Rome on Foot Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!

Day 2: Rome to Florence via Siena

RomeRise and shine, we’re headed to another historical heavyweight today…

SienaBut not before stopping off at Siena for lunch. This place has medieval masterpieces and the historic city centre has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. We’ll soak up all of that historic beauty and grab a bite before heading onto Florence…FlorenceFlorence is one of the foodie capitals of Italy, so we won’t waste any time trying the local delicacies before turning in for the night, dreaming of the Florentine adventures that await us tomorrow.

BB Centro (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceGet to know Siena This medieval Tuscan city is packed with charming photo ops. From the Duomo to Piazza del Campo.

Day 3: Florence

Florence

Florence is often referred to as a ‘walking museum’, and today we’ll find out why. With a locally guided walking tour, we’ll discover Renaissance Florence on foot, swooning at Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, and Piazza della Signoria. We’ll also see the Duomo, one of the world’s most remarkable architectural feats. Later, we’ll get together for a Tuscan Risotto Evening indulging in Chianti wine from the nearby vineyards. Learn how to make risotto whilst our hosts have cooked up a feast of antipasto and Italian specialties. Save some room for ‘dolce’ i.e a mystery homemade dessert!

BB Centro (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceFlorence Walking Tour See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
Tuscan Risotto EveningWind down with an aperitivo & take in the scenery of the Tuscan hills. Learn how to make risotto with the chef & indulge in wine from the Chianti region. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of antipasto, followed by a house speciality & something ‘dolce’ for dessert.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Florence to Cinque Terre via Pisa and Lucca

FlorenceFarewell, Florence. We’ll never forget you. But we’ve got more dreamy Italian hot spots to hit up.

PisaWe can’t be this way of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be criminal.

LuccaAnother stopover will let us check out lovely Lucca, with its charming piazzas, Renaissance architecture and historic cafes. Opt for wines at the local vineyards outside of Lucca. Or it’s a perfect spot to grab a bite before we hit the road again.Cinque TerreWelcome to the Italian Riviera! You’re going to fall head over heels with this region over the coming days…

Hotel Rondine (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie) Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Included Experience Explore Lucca Ramble around the cobbled streets of this Renaissance walled city in Tuscany. It’s an Insta post waiting to happen! Lucca Wine TastingVisit the Fattoria Al Dotto winery outside Lucca and taste local wines accompanied with a delicious platter of snacks.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre

Some people think Cinque Terre is just one place, but it actually translates to the ‘five lands’ and is made up of 5 stunning towns with their own unique identity and traditions. Included in your trip is an unlimited Cinque Terre hike and train ticket, and whichever way you choose to get around will be sure to make you fall in love with the dramatic cliff-faces and pastel coloured buildings.

Hotel Rondine (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceExplore Cinque Terre by TrainWe’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.

Day 6: Cinque Terre to Milan via Como

Cinque TerreWe’re hitting the road today to one of the most elegant cities in Europe.

ComoBut not before experiencing the glitz and glamour of Lake Como, with its attractive villages and gorgeous gardens. The showstopper is the lake itself, of course, and we’ll have the option to get out on the water and take a cruise to beautiful Bellagio.MilanWelcome to Milan, the sophisticated cityscape that rewards the curious traveller. We have a free night to check out the local nightlife, and eat some of the local delicacies. As always, your Trip Manager will have the top tips on where to go and where to avoid…

BB Hotel Milano Sesto (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lake Como CruiseTake a leisurely cruise along Lake Como situated at the foothills of the Italian Dolomites. During the cruise you will be able to visit the playground of the rich & famous & see the town of Bellagio.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Milan to Venice via Verona

MilanThe dreamy destinations just don’t stop coming…

VeronaWelcome to Verona, the heart of Renaissance romance (and the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet). Beautiful architecture, rich history and plenty of jaw-dropping art makes this place a very worthy stopover. We’ll check out Juliet’s balcony, part of a gorgeous 13th century house. Then it’s onto another very romantic city…VeniceYup, it’s Venice, where our hearts will swell at the mazy canals and ancient architecture. First up, we’ll check into tonight’s accommodation on the peaceful island of San Servolo, with breathtaking views of the Venice lagoon. Your jaw is sure to drop, but don’t let it stay on the floor for too long!

Centro Soggiorno San Servolo (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience See Juliet’s Balcony Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul. Gooses T-ShirtsFeeling creative? Make up a one-off design for a trip t-shirt with your group. They’re perfect for keeping your travel memories fresh when you’re back home.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Venice

VeniceWake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We’ll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A gondola ride will be up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you. Later you’ll have the chance to join a progressive food walking tour, to try different bits of cicchetti and local wines.

Centro Soggiorno San Servolo (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCruise on a Motoscafo to Venice Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.Traditional Tastes of VeniceEating the true Venetian way – our local expert will take you bar hopping, sampling various cicchetti (Venetian style tapas) & wines at a host of locations off the beaten track. Get a real insight in to local life & the flavours of Venice.
Additional costs apply

GondolasSit back & watch the city open up from the canals in a gondola. From magnificent palazzi looming in the distance to the locals’ laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets you at every turn.
Additional costs apply

Day 9: Venice to Rome via Bologna

VeniceSee ya, Venice. You’ll always have a piece of our hearts. Today we’re headed back to Rome to explore the city in more depth.

BolognaBut not before making a quick stop in Bologna. Home of prosciutto, mortadella, bolognese sauce and many more tasty Italian delights, Bologna is known far and wide as La Grassa (the Fat One). Come hungry, but make sure you’re not too full to explore the Unesco-listed porticoes either.RomeWith our eyes wide and camera roll full, we’ll have a free night for dinner and a chance to discover the finest food Rome has to offer. Washed down with some fine Italian wine? If you say so.

Hotel Genova (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 10: Rome

RomeRome wasn’t built in a day – so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. This is also the day to do a bit of your own exploring, an included dinner tonight will refuel us after a day of sightseeing.
Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vatican’s Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine.

Hotel Genova (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceTour the Vatican City See this religious state and home to the Pope, IRL. Take a guided tour around Renaissance masterpieces and see the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Day 11: Rome to Naples

RomeToday we’re headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine.

PompeiiHere 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.NaplesWelcome 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.

Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Mount VesuviusDefinitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. Guided Tour of Ancient PompeiiTurn back the clock and learn about Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption & the ancient city of Pompeii. Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city & the sites that were buried under volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neighbourhoods as well as the ruins of shops, houses & markets.
Additional costs apply

Naples Street Food Tour Enjoy some of the tastiest street foods in Naples as you take in the monuments of the historic centre with a local guide.
Additional costs apply

Day 12: Naples to Amalfi Coast

NaplesWe’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?

SorrentoHere 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® 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. Amalfi CoastOur last stop-off for today is Salerno, where you’ll have a free night to explore the Roman ruins, museums, gardens and sea views.

Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Included ExperienceVisit RavelloVisit the hilltop town of Ravello, home to iconic cliffside gardens and spectacular views.Included ExperienceSee Dramatic Positano Take an iconic selfie with the village backdrop from a hilltop viewpoint.

Day 13: Amalfi CoastMake Travel Matter®

Amalfi Coast
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 ® 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.

Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCruise the Amalfi Coast Live your best life as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings. Make Travel Matter®Coastal Lemon Tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)A millennia of volcanic eruptions from Mt. Vesuvius has made the Amalfi coast perfect for the production of fruits & vegetables. The best of all the bounty is the humble Lemon, for which this region is famed. Get up close & personal by visiting a local family farm whose ancestors were the first to introduce this crop all those centuries ago. Savour the amazing smells & flavours – a true local experience!
Additional costs apply

Make Travel Matter®Tastes of Amalfi Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Visit Azenda Agricola Villa Lupara – the family-owned, eco-sustainable farm on the Amalfi coast. Hosts Domenico and Maddalena will serve a homemade meal and organic wine, all made with fresh ingredients from their land.
Additional costs apply

Day 14: Amalfi Coast to Rome

Amalfi CoastWe’re headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum?RomeBack 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.

Hotel Genova (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Emperors & Gladiators inc ColosseumWander 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.
Additional costs apply

Rome Pasta Cooking Class & DinnerIt’s time to cook like a true Italian. This unique cooking experience offers you the opportunity to learn how to make traditional pastas, then relax & indulge in your own creation. Learn, laugh, drink & most importantly, eat!
Additional costs apply

Ancient Rome of the EmperorsDiscover the wonders of ancient Rome by embarking on a captivating tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the iconic ruins and archaeological treasures that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire. Take in the the best view of the Colosseum as your local guide brings these ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and historical insights.
Additional costs apply

Day 15: End Rome

Rome
Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Contiki crew after a trip we’ll never forget.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Florence Walking Tour

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Explore Cinque Terre by Train

We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Cruise the Amalfi Coast

Live your best life as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.

INCLUDED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Average 38 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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