About this trip
This is a broad sweep across Italy by coach, covering Rome, the Amalfi coast area, Cinque Terre, the lakes, Verona and Venice over 12 days. It suits you if you want the country's big names ticked off in one go rather than settling into one region.
Expect a mix of guided sightseeing and free time to wander on your own, with days built around pasta, wine and the pace of local life alongside the history and scenery.
What you'll do
- Walk through Rome's ancient and modern streets
- See Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background
- Explore the five villages of Cinque Terre
- Cruise the canals of Venice
- Take in Italy's lake region
- Visit Verona's Juliet's balcony and the microstate of San Marino
- Coach-based trip covering a lot of ground, so expect regular travel days
- Free days built in at Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Venice for you to explore independently
- Family-friendly pacing and group format
Worth it if you're fit, flexible on food quality, and don't mind paying extra for excursions. Think twice if you value comfort, authentic meals, or need clear upfront info on walking intensity.
- A standout guide can transform the trip; Roma's historical knowledge and religious site inclusion made it genuinely memorable.
- Hotels are consistently budget-standard (1-2 stars); food repetitive and sometimes unidentifiable; bathing facilities cramped.
- Most excursions cost extra on top of the tour price; daily walking easily exceeds 7 miles with steep hills and uneven ground.
- Company has serious operational issues: trip cancellations with refund nightmares and last-minute itinerary changes without explanation.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,230, about 37% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rome · 5 Oct – 6 Oct
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