Is this tour just right or too little? I have been to Rome and Florence before but my kids have not. Looking for something that's nice but not rushed.
What's the stop in Volterra like? I have never heard of this city and doesn't look like there is much there.
What's Cinque Terra like? Crowded? Lovely? Relaxing?
Are all the hotels central? And if so, where did you stay?
Would teens (19 and 17) enjoy this trip?
I haven't done this tour, but it really depends on your family and their interests. Cinque Terre can be very crowded at many times of year, and it is definitely no longer a quiet unknown place. Depending on when you are going it may not be the most fun, but it is a beautiful location. RS tours generally only stay in centrally located hotels. The tour itinerary tells you what you would do in Volterra:
This morning, we'll take a walking tour with a local guide who'll make
Volterra's traditions and history come alive. We'll also visit an
alabaster workshop and tour the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, one of
Italy's best places to learn about this mysterious pre-Roman
civilization. Then you'll have time to poke around the ancient lanes
on your own. We'll regroup later this afternoon to learn about and
taste some of the region's famous wines, followed by dinner on your
own.
I see you've asked about several other tour options, did none of those suit you? Have you considered the family tour which does cater to younger folks and includes Florence (but not Rome)?
We were on the Village Italy tour (somewhat overlaps this tour) which stopped in Volterra for a walking city tour. I really liked Volterra and would have preferred staying there versus Lucca. This tour was mid October and the Cinque Terra was extremely crowded, wall to wall people crowded even on the trail between Vernazza and Monterosso. Relaxing? Maybe if you spent the day on the beach. I’m sure someone else who has done this particular tour can speak to your other questions although RS doesn’t always stay in the same hotels, but they are generally small family run, clean and centrally located.
I also might add, this tour is only 9 days and RS tours usually pack a lot into each day.
Would teens (19 and 17) enjoy this trip?
No idea about your teens but my 19 y/o grand daughter would:; the 17 y/o grandson, unlikely..( just not a 'traveler")
RS touts their hotels being 'centrally located'.; that shouldn't be an issue.
