Is airport transfers setup to the first hotel and from the last hotel back to the airport? Is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO) Airport the airport to flight into?

On this tour transfers from/to airport are not available. You will have to arrange your own transfers. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.

We are on late 40s, but physically active. It said up to age 35. So we are not allowed to join?

Unfortunately, Contiki only caters to travelers aged between 18-35 years old. We would recommend to take a look at some of our sister brands who offer very similar tours, these include costsaver, insight vacations and trafalagar.

Would we be able to take a detour off from the group to visit Pietradefusi?

You can certainly do that. It would be your own responsibility to meet back at the hotel or back with the group after you left the group. Just to note you may also miss out on certain included experiences depending on what time and date you chose to detour. It may even work better staying a few extra nights before or after the tour to visit Pietradefusi.

About the accommodation, what type of hotels (4 stars)?

The accommodations used are 3-4 stars.

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Italian Escape (Winter, Classic)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and connect with your Contiki group. The city opens up with elegant streets and layers of history from when it ruled the ancient world. Dinner's included tonight, so you'll start your Italian experience with a proper meal and get to know the crew.
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Included dinner with Contiki crew
Day 2
Rome to Naples
The trip heads to Naples, where pizza was born and the energy feels raw and genuine. You can sign up for a guided tour if you want to dig into the city's history and food scene, or explore on your own. The city has real character and passion running through it.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Naples learning about the city, its history and food culture
- Experience the merging of history and flavours as you embark on a tour to find Naples' most illustrious pizza makers
Day 3
Naples to Salerno via Sorrento and Pompeii
Today moves to the coast for some serious scenery. Sorrento sits on steep cliffs above clear waters and gave the world limoncello. You'll see Pompeii's ancient ruins preserved in volcanic ash, then grab lunch at La Sorgente. After that, free time in Sorrento to wander the cliffs and cafes, and you'll pass by Positano on the drive before reaching Salerno with your evening open.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at La Sorgente in Pompeii (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience))
Included Activities
- Lunch at La Sorgente in Pompeii (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience)
- Free time to explore Sorrento's cliffs, coasts and cafes
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii - EUR 24.50
- Stop at Sorrento (birthplace of limoncello)
- Drive-by viewing of Positano
- Explore Salerno's Roman ruins, museums, gardens and sea views
Landmarks/POIs
Pompeii
Sorrento
Positano
Day 4
Salerno
This is your free day on the Amalfi Coast to move at your own speed. There's an optional visit to a family farm where you'll see how limoncello actually gets made, or you can just relax. An optional dinner is available if you want to try more local food, or keep the evening to yourself.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to a local family-run lemon farm - learn how limoncello is harvested and produced - EUR 19.00
- Amalfi Dinner - EUR 41.00
Landmarks/POIs
Amalfi Coast
Day 5
Salerno to Rome
You're heading back to Rome for your third time there. More history to find, more restaurants to try, and plenty more chances for photos. There's an optional evening where a local chef teaches you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, then you eat what you made.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Join a local chef to make pasta and dine on your creation
Day 6
Rome
Time to say goodbye to your Contiki group. You'll have time to reflect on everything from Rome to Naples, the Amalfi Coast drive, and back again. It's been a real loop through Italy with plenty of moments worth remembering.
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks/POIs
Pompeii
Sorrento
Positano

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Amalfi Coast

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Genova (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Hotel
day 5

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Contiki

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Number of tours

845

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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Average
3.0
Itinerary
Good
3.5
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Excellent
4.5
Accommodation
Average
3.0
Food
Average
3.0
Tour Operator
Contiki
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Emily
· August 4th, 2024
I did the Italian Escape Tour but missed the initial meeting due to a doctor's visit. I met the group later and had a brief, casual conversation with the trip manager, who asked if I’d like to do all the optional activities, stating that “pretty much everyone is doing them.” I agreed without realizing my response was binding. I was not informed about any 48-hour cancellation policies or exclusions. That night, I reviewed the optional activities and saw they exceeded my budget. The next morning, I informed the trip manager of the activities I didn’t want to do, but was told it was too late as an email had been sent and I had to pay. Feeling pressured, I insisted on not attending the Napoli food tour, preferring the Capri ferry ride, Pompeii tour, and Colosseum tour. The trip manager then cited a hidden 48-hour cancellation policy. I reluctantly agreed to the food tour but asked to cancel the Colosseum tour. He agreed, as it was outside the 48-hour period. During the tour, the trip manager pressured me, claiming I’d be stranded on the side of the road if I didn’t join certain activities, like the Lemon Tour on the Amalfi coast. Contrary to his claim, as I hopped of the ferry ride I saw the beautiful coast and spent the day swimming at the beach and had a great lunch. It was thee most amazing side of the road. On the day of the Colosseum tour, the trip manager tried to charge me 180 euros, which included for the Colosseum tour, which I had canceled. He claimed the Colosseum was an exception to the 48-hour rule. I refused to pay 180 euros, but said I will pay 122 euros which was all the actives I attended and said I wanted to do. I contacted Contiki, speaking with Tasha Hayes the operations manager and sustainability director, who was extremely unhelpful and insisted on the payment. She was not willing to hear me out, and calling my handling of the situation ‘unfortunate’. Finally, on the last night, the trip manager eventually accepted my payment of 122 euros, excluding the Colosseum tour. However he claimed and Tasha Hayes informed me, that the trip manger would have to pay out of his own pocket now. I think that’s unfortunate as it’s a hidden policy i can’t even find on the contiki website, however it was the trip manager’s responsibility to tell me these policies on day one which he failed to do, so I hope he has now learnt his lesson to be transparent and honest. I refused to pay for his negligence. This experience was extremely stressful. I had expected support from Contiki but instead faced constant pressure and felt wronged. The trip manager lied about informing me of the policies, and Contiki’s customer service, especially Tasha Hayes, was unhelpful. They threatened to exclude me from optional activities on my upcoming Croatia sail unless I paid for the Colosseum tour. I was not informed of the policies upfront and felt pressured throughout the trip. Ultimately, I didn't pay but was threatened with exclusion from future activities as my punishment due to their lack of transparency. I am disgusted with Contiki's handling of the situation and would never recommend this company ever again unless you want to be scammed and treated like sh**.
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Nadine
· September 7th, 2021
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Denise
Asked on November 30th, 2024
Is airport transfers setup to the first hotel and from the last hotel back to the airport? Is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO) Airport the airport to flight into?
Flights / Transfers
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
  On this tour transfers from/to airport are not available. You will have to arrange your own transfers. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.
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  Denise
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Can I still go if I'm 38?
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  Denise
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  This is age discrimination. I wanted to have pizza and make pasta.
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Theresa
Asked on September 28th, 2023
We are on late 40s, but physically active. It said up to age 35. So we are not allowed to join?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2023
  Unfortunately, Contiki only caters to travelers aged between 18-35 years old. We would recommend to take a look at some of our sister brands who offer very similar tours, these include costsaver, insight vacations and trafalagar.
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Alexis
Asked on September 10th, 2023
Would we be able to take a detour off from the group to visit Pietradefusi?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2023
  You can certainly do that. It would be your own responsibility to meet back at the hotel or back with the group after you left the group. Just to note you may also miss out on certain included experiences depending on what time and date you chose to detour. It may even work better staying a few extra nights before or after the tour to visit Pietradefusi.
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Robert
Asked on June 8th, 2023
About the accommodation, what type of hotels (4 stars)?
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2023
  The accommodations used are 3-4 stars.

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Italian Escape (Winter, Classic)

Itinerary

Rome

Included Activities

Rome to Naples

Optional Activities

Naples to Salerno via Sorrento and Pompeii

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Salerno

Optional Activities

Salerno to Rome

Optional Activities

Rome

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