I just booked my trip. I'll be leaving New York City on 10th by Continental to Paris and then Alitalia to Rome. I'll reach Rome around 2:30 in the afternoon. 

Anybody else booked on this trip? This will be my first Contiki vacation.

I have to get VISA for Italy as I'm not a US citizen. Does anyone have experience with Italian consulate regarding VISA? I tried to call them few times but no one picks up the phone.