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Southern Italy and Sicily


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Southern Italy and Sicily

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The sun-kissed south and Sicily are the star attractions on this mesmerising southern Italy trip from Rome to Palermo. Taste local Sicilian wine on the slopes of snow-capped Mount Etna, learn about the ancient Greek heritage of Agrigento and get lost in the medieval cobbled streets of Erice.

10 Days from £2,725 per passenger

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Day 1 : Welcome to Rome

Ciao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening. Enjoy an orientation of this beautiful city, whose historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its ancient ruins, grand monuments, statues and stunning fountains.Ciao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening. Enjoy an orientation of this beautiful city, whose historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its ancient ruins, grand monuments, statues and stunning fountains.

Accommodation : Midas Palace

Day 2 : Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and Sorrento

From Rome, journey south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii. Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of the excavations buried for centuries under a layer of volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted. See such sites as the Gymnasium, the Temple of Apollo and the impressive Basilica before continuing to your hotel in Sorrento.

Accommodation : Johanna Park

Day 3 : A Day on the Isle of Capri

Take a ferry to Capri, the isle of sirens according to Greek mythology. You’ll ascend to Capri town by funicular railway and see the famous Piazzetta during your guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Spend some free time people-watching at one of the local cafés before returning to the mainland, where you can enjoy free time in Sorrento or perhaps choose to visit the famed town of Positano. Let the day's delightful discoveries sink in as you relax at dinner this evening.

Accommodation : Johanna Park

Day 4 : Cross the Strait to Taormina

Drive south past Salerno and through Calabria, crossing the straits of Messina to Sicily and the beachside resort town of Giardini Naxos below Taormina. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Accommodation : Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos

Day 5 : Gardens and More in Taormina

Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of Taormina on the slopes of Monte Tauro, overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theatre and see the terraced botanical gardens. Then, stroll along the elegant Corso Umberto and on to the Piazza IX Aprile for splendid panoramic views across the bay. Later, enjoy some free time to shop for souvenirs and handmade ceramics along the Corso, or indulge in a delicious gelato.

Accommodation : Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos

Day 6 : Taormina Your Way Connect with Locals

Enjoy a full day to do as you please in this beautiful resort town. Shop, relax, see the sights of your choice, or consider an Optional Experience. Whatever you decide, your Travel Director will be on hand to help you get the most out of your day. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience.

Accommodation : Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos

Day 7 : Journey to Ancient Agrigento

Enjoy views of Enna on the way to Agrigento, where your Local Specialist will take you to the Valley of the Temples??the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily. See the splendid Temple of Concord and the Temple of Juno overlooking the sea.

Accommodation : Dioscuri Bay Palace

Day 8 : Explore Sicilian Towns and on to Palermo

Journey to Erice, a famous hilltop medieval town in western Sicily with its cobbled streets, Norman castles and stunning views of the sea, salt pans and wooded hillsides. Perhaps take a walk to the ruins of Venus Castle with its Balio Gardens. Continue your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Palermo. In your free time this evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience to a coastal village where the colourful fishing boats line the harbour.

Accommodation : Garibaldi

Day 9 : Enjoy the Views in Monreale Make Travel Matter

Travel to Monreale for views of La Conca d'Oro and explore the magnificent 12th century Norman Cathedral. Later, join your companions and celebrate your journey with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation : Garibaldi

Day 10 : Journey Home

Say arrivederci to Sicily and your newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday.


Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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