Tour overview

This 10-day adventure for 18 to 35-year-olds travels the length of northern and central Italy by high-speed train and local transport. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay nine nights in hotels, guesthouses and hostels on a twin or multi-share basis, with a few breakfasts included.

From Venice you head to Verona and Juliet's Balcony, then the lakeside town of Peschiera del Garda and Parma, home of the famous ham and cheese.

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In the Cinque Terre you hike the coastal trail between colourful villages with a day pass, visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy a sunset aperitivo, then spend a day in Florence before finishing in Rome.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits young travellers who want to see Italy's highlights on a budget, in good company.

Trip highlights

  • Verona and Juliet's Balcony (Day 2)
  • Lake Garda (Day 3)
  • Parma (Day 4)
  • A Cinque Terre coastal hike (Day 6)
  • Pisa and a sunset aperitivo (Day 7)
  • Florence (Day 8)

Your route

9 stops from Venice to Rome

10-day route: Venice – Verona – Peschiera del Garda – Parma – La Spezia – Cinque Terre – Pisa – Florence – Rome
  1. Venice Day 1
  2. Verona Day 2
  3. Peschiera del Garda Days 2–3
  4. Parma Day 4
  5. La Spezia Day 5
  6. Cinque Terre Day 6
  7. Pisa Day 7
  8. Florence Day 8
  9. Rome Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Italy's highlights for 18–35s. Great value, travelling like a local.

Best suited to

  • Travellers aged 18 to 35
  • Solo travellers
  • First-time visitors to Italy
  • Budget-minded travellers
Verona and the Adige River from above

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Venice, Italy to Rome, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Venice Venice

    A welcome meeting.

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    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Verona Verona

    Juliet's Balcony.

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    Hotel
  3. Day 3 · Peschiera del Garda Lake Garda

    Lakeside town.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  4. Day 4 · Parma Parma

    Food city.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  5. Day 5 · La Spezia La Spezia

    Gateway to the coast.

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    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Cinque Terre Cinque Terre

    A coastal hike.

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    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Pisa, Florence Pisa

    The Leaning Tower.

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    Hostel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Florence Florence

    A day in Florence.

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    Hostel
  9. Day 9 · Rome Rome

    The Eternal City.

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    Hotel
  10. Day 10 · Rome Rome

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Historic buildings beside the Roman arena in Verona

Where you stay

  • Venice (1 night) Hotel
  • Verona (1 night) Hotel
  • Lake Garda (1 night) Hotel
  • Parma (1 night) Hotel
  • Cinque Terre (2 nights) Guesthouse
  • Florence (2 nights) Hostel
  • Rome (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels, guesthouses and hostels
  • Meals 4 breakfasts
  • High-speed trains, buses and city transport
  • Leader-led walks in Verona, Parma, Florence and Rome
  • Cinque Terre hike and day pass
  • Pisa visit and sunset aperitivo
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Entrance fees not listed
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Colourful houses of Manarola on the Cinque Terre coast, Italy

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are over 35
  • You want private rooms and en-suites
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 5–7 and 10 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
The clock tower and statue in Parma

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,395 per person, twin share, tour only. 26 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Who is this trip for?

Travellers aged 18 to 35 only.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

What is the accommodation like?

Simple hotels, guesthouses and hostels, sharing twin or multi-share rooms, not always en-suite.

How do we travel?

By high-speed and local trains, buses and city transport.

Which meals are included?

A few breakfasts, leaving you free to try local food.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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