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Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy
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Admire everything from the Gulf of Naples to the coast of Taormina
This is the perfect escorted vacation for those who wish to concentrate on Southern Italy for 13 nights.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO) and from Palermo (PMO)
- 2 nights at the Una Hotel Roma in Rome
- 3 nights at the Michelangelo in Sorrento
- 2 nights at the Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri in Alberobello
- 1 nights at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Reggio Calabria
- 3 nights at the Hilton Giardini Naxos in the Taormina area
- 2 night at the Excelsior Hilton Palermo in Palermo
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Services of a professional Travel Director
- Luxury air-conditioned motor coach with Wi-Fi
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
Great Ways to Explore
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Enjoy guided sightseeing in Rome, Sorrento, Taormina and Palermo.
With a professional Travel Director you'll be sure to see it all.
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Admire the Greek architecture throughout Taormina in Sicily.
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Take a special tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.
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You'll have a walking tour of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento.
Start in Rome, where a welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included as well as guided sightseeing with visits to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Leave Rome, and stop in Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, for a guided walking tour of the excavations.
Continue to Sorrento and enjoy excursions to: the Isle of Capri, Naples, the National Archaeological Museum, and splendid Reggia of Caserta--the Italian Versailles. On your way East, venture to Trani, where a lunch with local specialties has been prepared for you at a seaside-restaurant.
Next, enjoy a whole day of leisure in Alberobello, a town famous for its unique trulli houses, and join an optional excursion to Ostuni. In Matera, visit one of the picturesque Sassi houses, and in Reggio Calabria visit the museum that houses the Bronzi di Riace, the world-famous bronze warrior sculptures. Cross the Strait of Messina by ferry and arrive in Sicily. In Taormina, visit the Greek Amphitheater, and enjoy two days at leisure with the possibility to join optional excursions to Mount Etna and Syracuse. A special dinner with wine and a breathtaking sea view has been included. You can also choose a guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, and Palermo. Guided sightseeing features the cathedral, and the Capo Market, plus the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, to complete your exploration of Roman history.
Later, visit an original Sicilian farm, meet the casaro, and see how he prepares fresh ricotta. Then, enjoy a farewell dinner with local specialties and wine.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO) and from Palermo (PMO)
- 2 nights at the Una Hotel Roma in Rome
- 3 nights at the Michelangelo in Sorrento
- 2 nights at the Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri in Alberobello
- 1 nights at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Reggio Calabria
- 3 nights at the Hilton Giardini Naxos in the Taormina area
- 2 night at the Excelsior Hilton Palermo in Palermo
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Services of a professional Travel Director
- Luxury air-conditioned motor coach with Wi-Fi
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
Great Ways to Explore
-
Enjoy guided sightseeing in Rome, Sorrento, Taormina and Palermo.
With a professional Travel Director you'll be sure to see it all.
-
Admire the Greek architecture throughout Taormina in Sicily.
-
Take a special tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.
-
You'll have a walking tour of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento.
Package Overview
Start in Rome, where a welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included as well as guided sightseeing with visits to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Leave Rome, and stop in Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, for a guided walking tour of the excavations.
Continue to Sorrento and enjoy excursions to: the Isle of Capri, Naples, the National Archaeological Museum, and splendid Reggia of Caserta--the Italian Versailles. On your way East, venture to Trani, where a lunch with local specialties has been prepared for you at a seaside-restaurant.
Next, enjoy a whole day of leisure in Alberobello, a town famous for its unique trulli houses, and join an optional excursion to Ostuni. In Matera, visit one of the picturesque Sassi houses, and in Reggio Calabria visit the museum that houses the Bronzi di Riace, the world-famous bronze warrior sculptures. Cross the Strait of Messina by ferry and arrive in Sicily. In Taormina, visit the Greek Amphitheater, and enjoy two days at leisure with the possibility to join optional excursions to Mount Etna and Syracuse. A special dinner with wine and a breathtaking sea view has been included. You can also choose a guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, and Palermo. Guided sightseeing features the cathedral, and the Capo Market, plus the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, to complete your exploration of Roman history.
Later, visit an original Sicilian farm, meet the casaro, and see how he prepares fresh ricotta. Then, enjoy a farewell dinner with local specialties and wine.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants.
Check-in - Una Hotel Roma
Rome,
Italy
This stylish hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Termini rail station and just 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Opera Theatre. The Colosseum and Forum are 1.2 km (0.8 mi) away.
Opened in 2009, UNA Hotel Roma is located in the historic city center, steps from the Termini train/metro station. The Colosseum and Roman Forum are a 15-minute walk or a five-minute metro ride. The Art Deco-inspired UNA Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Room service is available (limited hours). Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Day 2. Rome
Enjoy unique guided sightseeing including inside visits to all highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, monumental St. peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the amazing Colosseum, and the Roman Forum where Roman legions marched in triumph.
Colosseum • Rome
Day 3. Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento
Arrive in fascinating Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your Local Guide will walk you past patrician homes, public baths, and commercial districts strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Continue to the charming resort of Sorrento.
Check-in - Michelangelo Hotel
Siena,
Italy
The Michelangelo Hotel, developed around an ancient tower dating back to the seventh century, is the ideal location for those who want to enjoy a special atmosphere and environment during their holiday. With 121 tastefully furnished rooms, the hotel is both intimate and luxurious.
Day 4. Sorrento. Excursion to Capri
Speed across the bay by Jetfoil to the Isle of Capri. Ride the Funicular to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free time to explore the little shops on the piazzetta before returning to Sorrento.
Capri
Day 5. Sorrento. Excursion to Naples
Arrive in colorful Naples. A Local Guide takes you first to the National Archaeological Museum, housing some of the world’s greatest Greco-Roman treasures; focus on the well-preserved objects found in Pompeii. Then, on to the city center to admire the remarkable Triumphal Arch of the New Castle, St. Charles Theater, the Royal Palace, Galleria Umberto, and the semicircular Piazza Plebiscito. Then, visit splendid Reggia of Caserta, the “Italian Versailles,” an impressive residence of 1,200 rooms with elegant gardens stretching two miles. It was built in the 18th century for the Bourbon kings of Naples; today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pompeii • Naples
Day 6. Sorrento – Trani – Alberobello
In Trani, stop at a seaside restaurant, where a special lunch with local specialties has been prepared for you. Continue to the picturesque town of Alberobello, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Check-in - Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri
Agrigento,
Italy
In addition to a full-service spa, Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This 4-star property offers access to secretarial services and small meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is complimentary.
Day 7. At Leisure in Alberobello
A whole day at leisure to explore the town, famous for its unique trulli, whitewashed dry stone circular houses with pinnacled, conical roofs.
Trulli Houses in Alberobello
Day 8. Alberobello – Matera – Reggio Calabria
In Matera, a guided walking tour features a visit to one of the picturesque Sassi Houses. Afterwards, enjoy a spectacular drive south along the Gulf of Taranto before heading inland to Reggio Calabria. Visit the museum that houses the world-famous bronze warrior sculptures, Bronzi di Riace, with a Local Guide.
Check-in - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Siena,
Italy
During your stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, you'll have the chance to unwind in the spa, relax in the pool, dine in the restaurant, cafe, and bar, and more. This stunning hotel, adorned with 5 glittering stars, offers a host of services, including meeting/conference rooms, banquet facilities, area shuttles, modern convinces in every room, parking, and excellent service.
Hotel-wide Wi-Fi and daily breakfast are complimentary, and the stunning beachfront view make the Excelsior the luxury place to stay.
Day 9. Reggio Calabria – Taormina Riviera
Cross the Strait of Messina by ferry and start your discovery of the beautiful island of Sicily, the great melting pot of the Mediterranean world: Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Saracens, Normans, French, and Spanish have left their marks and contributed to its rich heritage. Arrive in Taormina, a charming hilltop town overlooking the Ionian Sea, and visit the Greek Amphitheater. Time to stroll and shop along Corso Umberto I. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties like the Sicilian Granita (a treat similar to sorbet).
Check-in - Hilton Giardini Naxos
Genoa,
Italy
This luxurious 296 room hotel is set in a fantastic location with superb facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and access in the guestrooms is subject to a fee (payable locally). The hotel has two beautiful private sandy beaches with a seasonal beach bar, an inviting seafront outdoor pool as well as a spa, wellness and 24 hour fitness center. Homemade Sicilian pastries and evening cocktails can be enjoyed in the lobby bar, dinner in the hotel's elegant speciality restaurant and classic Mediterranean style lunch in the main restasurant with outdoor terrace dining options at both venues.
Day 10. At Leisure in Taormina Riviera
Two days to just relax in this beautiful resort or choose from our exciting optional excursions: to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, or to the fascinating archaeological site of Syracuse, birthplace of mathematician Archimedes and once a powerful Greek port whose fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. On Tuesday evening, an included dinner with wine at a local restaurant with breathtaking sea view has been organized. On Wednesday evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Mount Etna • Sicily
Day 11. At Leisure in Taormina Riviera
Two days to just relax in this beautiful resort or choose from our exciting optional excursions: to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, or to the fascinating archaeological site of Syracuse, birthplace of mathematician Archimedes and once a powerful Greek port whose fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. On Tuesday evening, an included dinner with wine at a local restaurant with breathtaking sea view has been organized. On Wednesday evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Greek Ruins • Sicily
Day 12. Taormina Riviera – Agrigento – Palermo
Head south to Agrigento and enjoy a walk with your Local Guide through the breathtaking Valley of Temples. Even travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the gigantic yet graceful Greek structures that miraculously survived 24 centuries of tormented history. Arrive at your hotel in Palermo.
Check-in - Excelsior Hilton Palermo
Palermo,
Italy
This hotel is located in Palermo (Palermo Historical Center), close to English Garden, Teatro Massimo, and Regional Archaeological Museum. Also nearby are Zisa Castle and Museum of Islamic Art and Cathedral of Palermo.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center, audiovisual equipment, and small meeting rooms. Event facilities include exhibit space and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Day 13. Palermo
Guided sightseeing features the ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, and the cathedral. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious byzantine mosaics. Later, visit an original Sicilian farm, Antica Masseria Barone di Salvo in Tumminia. Meet the casaro, and see how he prepares a fresh ricotta. Then, enjoy your exclusive farewell dinner with local specialties and wine, the perfect way to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation.
Palermo Cathedral • Sicily
Day 14. Depart Italy
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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