15 Days | Discover the best of Italy, from Venice toUmbria's rolling hills to Amalfi's striking coastline and everything in between





From the canals of Venice to ancient Rome to the glittering beachside oasis of the Amalfi Coast, you’ll see all the best bits on this Italian adventure. You’ll discover history and sacred sites, tuck into some of the most delectable Italian cuisine and enjoy sweeping views across the diverse landscapes. From taking a cable car 1,000 metres above the Umbrian countryside, to mingling with the locals during a farmstay in the hills, to soaking in that toasty Italian sun in Positano, this 15-day journey packs a punch. Encounter the religious, historical and natural treasures of one of the most alluring regions in Europe on this delightful Italian adventure.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Venice, Italy
- Finish
- Amalfi, Italy
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Italy
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMSZC
- Explore the quintessential medieval town of Gubbio, one of the oldest towns in the region, it’ll be like stepping back in time as you wander the cobblestone streets and marvel at gothic palaces.
- Unwind in the Italian countryside during a farm stay, where you’ll hike through vineyards and enjoy rolling vistas before enjoying a wine tasting followed by dinner prepared with ingredients fresh from the farm.
- Feel La Dolce Vita while sipping espresso alongside sharp-dressed locals on the glamorous Sorrentine Peninsula.
- Explore the vast, frozen in time ruins of ancient Pompeii, which emerged from the ashes after thousands of years, and take a peak inside the steaming crater of Mt Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed it
- Hike among the olive groves on the Path of the Gods along the spectacular Amalfi Coast
- The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and all have toilets, however can often be quite busy.
- Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the trains, and up and down stairs at train stations and at hotels, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information. You may want to consider taking a backpack rather than a wheelie bag, however this is up to your personal preference and what you feel more comfortable with.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Many hotel rooms in Europe are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- Hotel rooms in Europe can seem rather small by American or Australian standards and often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
- On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight between 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
Inclusions
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Train, Public bus, Metro, Cable car, Boat, Private Vehicle
Hotel (13 nights), Farm Stay (1 night)
- Gubbio - Cable car to Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo
- Assisi - Basilica di San Francesco guided tour
- Umbria countryside - Bevagna’ Sculpture Park hike
- Umbria countryside - wine tasting & lunch
- Umbria Farmstay - Farm to table dinner
- Rome - Leader-led orientation walk
- Naples - Leader-led orientation walk
- Naples - Statue of the Veiled Christ
- Pompeii - Archaeological Site
- Pompeii - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Mt Vesuvius - Crater Rim Walk & Summit Climb
- Sorrento - Limoncello Tasting
- Sorrento - Gelato Making Demonstration
- Amalfi - Walk of the Gods Hike (Sentiero degli Dei)
- Amalfi - Coastal Ferry Cruise Positano to Amalfi
- Gubbio - Ducal Palace - EUR5
- Gubbio - Diocesian Mueum - EUR7
- Gubbio - Civic Museum - EUR6
- Gubbio - Museum of Majolica - EUR6
- Assisi - Eremodelle Carceri and Mount Subasio - Free
- Assisi - Museo e Foro Romano - EUR4
- Assisi - Museum of San Rufino Cathedral - EUR4
- Assisi - Basilica of St Clare - Free
- Spello - Half Day Trip to Spello - Free
- Spello - Enoteca Wine Tasting & Lunch - EUR30
- Rome - Pantheon One Hour Guided Tour Urban Adventure - EUR35
- Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR14
- Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
- Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR22
- Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16
- Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
- Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
- Naples - Archaeological Museum - EUR15
- Naples - Chapel of San Severo - EUR10
- Naples - Duomo - Free
- Naples - St Claire's Church and Cloister - EUR6
- Pompeii - Herculaneum Ruins - EUR13
- Pompeii - Sanctuary of St Mary of the Rosary - Free
- Capri - Hydrofoil Sorrento to Capri - EUR44
- Amalfi - Chiostro del Paradiso - EUR3
- Amalfi - Valley of the Mills Hike - Free
- Amalfi - Ravello & Valley of the Dragons - Free
- Amalfi - Cattedrale S.Andrea - Free
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding day 13&14. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. Please speak to your agent for further information.
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