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Southern Italy and Sicily

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CAD 4,433

Duration

10 days

Countries

Italy

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The adventure

The sun-kissed south and Sicily are the star attractions on this mesmerizing southern Italy trip from Rome to Palermo. Don't miss out! Book now.

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.

Sightseeing highlightsExplore Pompeii, Capri, Taormina, Agrigento and Palermo Visit the excavations at Pompeii, the ruins of the ancient Greek theater at Taormina, the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, Erice, Monreale CathedralView the fortress town of Enna and Palermo CathedralScenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri

At a glance

Duration

10 days

Route

Rome → Monreale

Day by day

Picturesque landscape of Lake Garda with a distant island under a summer sky.

Your journey through

Italy

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10-day itinerary

Day 1Welcome to RomeCiao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own. Have a stroll around the city center before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner this evening.

The Colosseum stands majestically amidst bustling Rome, an iconic remnant of ancient architecture.

Welcome to Rome

Ciao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own. Have a stroll around the city center before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner this evening.

Day 2Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and SorrentoRomeFrom 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.

Rome

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.

Day 3Cruise to the Isle of CapriTake 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.

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.

Day 4Cross the Strait to SicilyDrive 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.

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.

Day 5Greek Theater and More in TaorminaYour Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of Taormina on the slopes of Monte Tauro, overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theater, 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, perhaps explore the terraced botanical gardens, or indulge in a delicious gelato.

Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of Taormina on the slopes of Monte Tauro, overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theater, 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, perhaps explore the terraced botanical gardens, or indulge in a delicious gelato.

Day 6Taormina Riviera Your WayEnjoy 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.

Dramatic coastal view of Taormina, Sicily with prickly pear cactus in the foreground.

Taormina Riviera Your Way

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.

Day 7Journey to Ancient AgrigentoEnjoy 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.

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.

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