Italian Escape | Summer | 2025
Italian Escape | Summer | 2025
6 Days Starting and ending in Rome
Visiting: Italy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBISMP20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, Foodie and Wine Tours, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the Italian Escape | Summer | 2025 tour and immerse yourself in Italy's rich cultural tapestry. Begin your journey in the historic city of Rome, where you'll meet your Contiki crew and enjoy a welcome dinner. Travel to Naples, the birthplace of pizza, and explore the ruins of Pompeii or take a city tour. Experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, visiting the picturesque towns of Positano and Capri, with optional cruises and swim stops. Enjoy a free day on the coast with eco-conscious activities like a lemon farm visit and a sustainable farm dinner. Return to Rome for an optional Colosseum tour and pasta-making experience before bidding farewell to your new friends. This tour promises unforgettable memories and a deep dive into Italy's vibrant culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
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 and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
Day 2: Rome To Naples
Accommodation Name: Hotel Vergilius Billia (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we're headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for it's naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine.Â
Welcome 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, this is also the site of Mt Vesuvius, the infamous active volcano. Today we have the option to check out the ruins of Pompeii, the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash. Another option today is to take a tour, learning about the city, it's history and it's food culture.
Day 3: Naples To Amalfi Coast
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We're headed to the coast today to check out some of the most glamorous seascapes in Europe.
We'll visit two spectacular Amalfi jewels today. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano.
Next up is Capri, with its gorgeous cragged coastline and opulent cafes. Its easy to see why this is such a playground for the rich and famous. An optional Capri cruise will let us check out plenty of swim stops to beat the heat.
We'll settle on the Amalfi Coast after a day of postcard pretty sun bleached buildings and sparkling sea.
Day 4: Amalfi Coast
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Here we learn how these huge, sunshine coloured fruits are harvested and turned into limoncello. We'll visit one of Amalfi's spectacular jewels today. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano. You've got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we've all dreamed of.
Day 5: Amalfi Coast To Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We're headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum?
Back in Rome, you don't want to miss our optional Emperors & Gladiators tour, where you'll skip the queues, enter the jaw-dropping Colosseum through the exclusive Emperor's gate and learn all about this paragon of Roman history. Afterwards, you'll have the chance to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.
Day 6: End Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hold our gelato. Our hearts are melting as we bid a final ‘Ciao’ to our Contiki crew after a trip we’ll never forget.
What's Included
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Welcome Dinner in Rome
Enjoy an included dinner on the first evening in Rome.
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Accommodation in Rome
Stay at Hotel Genova (or similar) in Rome.
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Accommodation in Naples
Stay at Hotel Vergilius Billia (or similar) in Naples.
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Accommodation on the Amalfi Coast
Stay at Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar) on the Amalfi Coast.
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Meals
Daily breakfast and some dinners are included.
What's Not Included
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Optional Tours
Optional tours such as the Pompeii ruins tour, Capri cruise, and Emperors & Gladiators tour are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel between Rome, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast with ease, enjoying scenic drives and optional tours such as the Pompeii ruins tour and Capri cruise.
Accommodation
Stay at the comfortable Hotel Genova in Rome, the charming Hotel Vergilius Billia in Naples, and the luxurious Grand Hotel Salerno on the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy daily breakfast and some dinners included.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Rome.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
Daily breakfast and some dinners are included in the tour.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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What activities are planned for the Amalfi Coast?
On the Amalfi Coast, you can visit a lemon farm to learn about lemon harvesting and limoncello production, and enjoy a Tastes of Amalfi dinner on an eco-sustainable farm.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, optional tours such as the Pompeii ruins tour, Capri cruise, and Emperors & Gladiators tour are available but not included in the package.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Will I have the opportunity to make my own pasta during the tour?
Yes, you will have the chance to make and eat your own pasta in Rome.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at Hotel Genova (or similar) in Rome, Hotel Vergilius Billia (or similar) in Naples, and Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar) on the Amalfi Coast.
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What is the welcome dinner in Rome like?
The welcome dinner in Rome is an included dinner on the first evening where you will meet and greet your Contiki crew.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include exploring Rome, visiting the ruins of Pompeii, discovering Positano, cruising around Capri, learning about lemon harvesting on the Amalfi Coast, taking an exclusive tour of the Colosseum, and making your own pasta in Rome.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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