Southern Italy and Sicily – April 1 to October 7, 2027 (10 Days) - From £2,272

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OVERVIEW
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.
EXPERIENCES
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.

Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.

Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.

Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.

Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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01/04/2027 10/04/2027 £2,675   Book
15/04/2027 24/04/2027 £2,675 Book
22/04/2027 01/05/2027 £2,675 Book
29/04/2027 08/05/2027 £2,675 Book
06/05/2027 15/05/2027 £2,950   Book
13/05/2027 22/05/2027 £2,950 Book
20/05/2027 29/05/2027 £2,950 Book
27/05/2027 05/06/2027 £2,950   Book
03/06/2027 12/06/2027 £2,675 Book
10/06/2027 19/06/2027 £2,675   Book
17/06/2027 26/06/2027 £2,675   Book
24/06/2027 03/07/2027 £2,675   Book
01/07/2027 10/07/2027 £2,675   Book
08/07/2027 17/07/2027 £2,675   Book
15/07/2027 24/07/2027 £2,675   Book
22/07/2027 31/07/2027 £2,650   Book
29/07/2027 07/08/2027 £2,725   Book
05/08/2027 14/08/2027 £2,725   Book
12/08/2027 21/08/2027 £2,725   Book
19/08/2027 28/08/2027 £2,725   Book
26/08/2027 04/09/2027 £2,725   Book
02/09/2027 11/09/2027 £3,150 Book
09/09/2027 18/09/2027 £3,150 Book
16/09/2027 25/09/2027 £3,150 Book
23/09/2027 02/10/2027 £3,125 Book
30/09/2027 09/10/2027 £3,125   Book
07/10/2027 16/10/2027 £3,095   Book
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ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Midas Palace - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Dioscuri Bay Palace - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Garibaldi - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Garibaldi - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
ITINERARY

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.

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.

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 cafes 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience to a coastal village where the colourful fishing boats line the harbour.

Travel to Monreale for views of La Conca d'Oro and explore the magnificent 12th-century Norman Cathedral with your Local Specialist. Later, join your fellow travellers to celebrate your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.

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