• Try your hand at mask making in Venice at a local, specialised atelier – this art form dates back to the 13th century.
• Hike on the renowned paths of the Cinque Terre and test your culinary skills with a hands-on pesto making class in Levanto.
• Explore the town that’s frozen in time with a day and night spent in Pompeii, including a short hike to the summit of the volcanic Mt Vesuvius.
• Learn the art of southern Italian pizza making at a family-run agriturismo, then enjoy a glass of wine while the kids explore the farm, full of friendly wild rabbits.
• Cruise across the Bay of Naples to Capri – with its glistening grottoes and colourful houses, it’s easy to see why this was a holiday destination favoured by the Roman emperors.

As there are potholes and cobblestones in many European cities, it's recommended that you leave any wheeled bags at home and bring a backpack instead. As this is an eight-day trip, a large backpack should be enough to carry all of your belongings.

Italy is full of majestic old buildings, and often there are no lifts or escalators, particularly in some train stations or hotels. You may have to carry your bags up and down stairs, but the trek will be worth it.

Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in Italy (over 40°C), which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

Make sure you pack some sturdy and comfortable shoes as there can be a lot of walking around the towns, ruins and walking trails of this area.

• Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
• Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
• CHILD PRICE: Children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price.
• A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
• If you have prebooked arrival transfer with us, please read Joining Point Instructions in Essential Trip Information document provided on request for exact details. Your transfer may include a water taxi, or a car taxi, and you may be required to walk for a short distance from the end point of the transfer route to your hotel.

This tour already includes lots of great activities, but you can also add the below:

• Cinque Terre - Coastal Cruise - EUR41
• Cinque Terre - Via dell’Amore trail - EUR10
• Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR25
• Minori Paddle Boat Rental or Kayak Hire - EUR10

Price per person is based on 2 sharing and includes:

• 15 day Italy Family Adventure
• Meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners
• Transport: Bus, Train, Minivan
• Accommodation: Hotels (14 nights)
• Venice - Traghetto Ride
• Venice - Venetian Mask Making Class
• Venice - Leader led orientation walk
• Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
• Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
• Pisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walk
• Florence - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Rome - Leader-led orientation walk
• Pompeii - Walking Tour with Local Guide
• Mt Vesuvius - Crater Rim Walk & Summit Climb
• Minori - Tasting in Agriturismo (Lemon Farm)
• Sorrento - Capri Day Trip by Hydrofoil
• Sorrento - Gelato Making Demonstration
• Sorrento - Pizza making demonstration and Dinner at Agriturismo

Please ask us about:

• Flights from Ireland
• Travel insurance
• Adding optional activities
• Single supplements

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button or submit an enquiry through the form below.