Rome to London Vistas | Winter | 2024/2025

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Starting in a magical city of monuments and pasta to die for, it’s easy to fall in love with Rome at any time of year - but roam even further and the magic just keeps coming. On this trip we’ll take in the charming streets of Florence, high-fashion Milan and the fairytale winter landscape of Lucerne and the foodie capital of Lyon. Finally, we’ll raise a glass to ‘la belle vie’ in Paris, city of dreams. Could you dream of a better winter adventure in Europe?

Departure dates

From 01/11/2024 to 30/03/2025

What's included

Highlights.
9 Breakfast (B)2 Dinner (D)Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance.
Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 Kicking off your adventure in Rome, you'll meet up with the rest of your crew who are all ready and waiting this morning. Then there's no time to waste, Rome is begging to be explored! Our first day will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture and bucket list sights as we uncover all of Rome's key features, from the Colosseum to St Peter's Basilica. Not enough? There's also the option to head back in time and discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators with a guided tour of the Colosseum. With a full day of exploring behind you, you're free to head out tonight to find some dinner and check out the local nightlife.
  • Day 2 Full of gelato and memories, we'll bid 'ciao' to Bella Roma and head south for Sorrento, with a special stop on the way. Driving down the coast 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. Soak up the sweeping views on route to gorgeous Sorrento, where sun-bleached pastel houses perch along cliffs, tumbling down to the Mediterranean sea. Here you'll have the chance to treat yourself with a visit to La Sorgente, a nearby locally-owned family mozzarella farm, for an authentic Italian meal complete with fresh homemade mozzarella, rich olive oil and sunshine-coloured limoncello.
  • Day 3 It simply wouldn't be a trip to Sorrento without a side note to... After wandering the cobbled streets of Sorrento, we'll take a scenic drive along the Amalfi coast, stopping off in Amalfi town to admire the castles and coastal views. Next up, you'll have the unique opportunity to visit a Lemon Farm and learn all about how your fav limoncello is made. Back in Sorrento, we'll all tuck into an included dinner.
  • Day 4 See you, Sorrento! Thanks for making our Instagram feeds look like shoots for Italian Vogue! Was that thunder?! Oh thank goodness, it was just your stomach?? all that walking really gets the old appetite going. Good thing there's a Tuscan evening ahead - a feast of local food from Central Italy with music. Opt in to this experience as a free time add on (trust us, you won't regret it!). Eating pasta in Italy is as good as it sounds, but also keep your eye out for sumptuous Florentine steak, and more local specialities.
  • Day 5 Woah, what's that big thing in the sky?! It's not a hot cross bun, is it... Oh wait, it's just the Duomo! You know, the one with the famous red dome that sits above Florence? We'll learn all about Duomo, plus the Basilica, Giotto's Bell Tower, and more as locals show us around the city of Florence. Arriving in super-chic Milan, get ready to feel your diva self. Strut your stuff downtown to see the famous Milan Duomo, Galleria and La Scala. If you want to dine like a Milanese opt for an EatWith experience.
  • Day 6 Leaving Milan this morning we'll be saying a final 'Ciao' to Italy, but the dreamy destinations don't stop coming as we cross the border over the Swiss Alps. With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here you'll have the chance to ascend Mt Pilatus giving yourself a better look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Our other recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.
  • Day 7 Though we left France in body, part of our spirit stayed behind. Today we leave Lucerne to go pick it up, venturing to the country's second biggest city for 1-night of play before Paris. After rolling past the charming French countryside we grew very fond of, we'll pull up at Lyon where a charming Old Town is calling our names. Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France, so we'll head off in search of a quaint 'bouchon' to sample the local delicacies. Topped off with some beaujolais wine, but of course.
  • Day 8 Rolling out of Lyon this morning we're Paris-bound, swapping countryside for inner-city bliss. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love with everything Paris, made all the more romantic in winter months. After an included dinner at the hotel, our Trip Manager will fill us in on the city's secrets with a dreamy night-time tour of the 'city of lights', passing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-?lys?es, and Notre Dame Cathedral. We'll also take a trip up the Montparnasse Tower for the best views of the Eiffel Tower you'll find anywhere in Paris.
  • Day 9 Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is ours! First we'll visit the glamorous Fragonard perfumery for a lesson in the olfactory arts, then the time is yours to explore cosy cafes, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, hunt for vintage treasures in Le Marais, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre.
  • Day 10 Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen during this awesome trip, not to mention how close you've grown to your Contiki pals. What a journey! On arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group - the adventure has come to an end.
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