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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 24 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-41339
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Operated in English

Starts Palermo, Italy
Ends Venice, Italy

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Take a step back in time and marvel at some of Italy’s most fascinating ancient monuments - explore Rome’s iconic Colosseum by moonlight and discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a local guide.
Get a taste for Italian specialties and visit a family-run winery to sample world-class drops in Tuscany, discover a local olive oil producer and taste their specialties on a farm that has been active since Roman times in Puglia and dig your hands into a traditional cooking class in Sicily.
Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
Get the inside scoop on the best places to eat and explore with your locally-based leader joining you on orientation walks in some of Italy’s most captivating cities.
Stay in style with 3 Feature Stays, nestled in the heart of the rolling Tuscan hillside, in a once 13th-century Baronial Palace in Nardo and in a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower in Baglio della Luna Foresteria.

The tour "Premium Sicily And Italy In Depth" starts in Palermo and ends in Venice. It is an explorer trip that takes 24 days taking you through Catania, Venice, Agrigento and 10 other destinations in Italy. "Premium Sicily And Italy In Depth" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Traverse from top to toe of Italy's 'boot'. Explore ancient ruins and incredible sights. Slurp tasty pasta and tuck into giant pizzas. Get lost in Venice and find yourself in the Tuscan countryside. This 24-day trip will take you to all of the best spots and teach you all of the most important parts of Italian culture - like how to roll pasta like the pros! Visit Mount Etna, as you drive up the northern flank of the volcano and embark on a walk through the spectacular Valle del Bove. Explore Rome’s iconic Colosseum by moonlight during an Exclusive Experience evening tour. Plus, SO much more on this triple-treat trip.

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Day 1: Palermo
Day 2: Palermo
Day 3: Marsala
Day 4: Agrigento
Day 5: Agrigento
Day 6: Siracusa
Day 7: Siracusa
Day 8: Catania
Day 9: Catania
Day 10: Polignano a Mare
Day 11: Polignano a Mare
Day 12: Nardo
Day 13: Nardo
Day 14: Matera
Day 15: Matera
Day 16: Naples
Day 17: Rome
Day 18: Rome
Day 19: Siena / Monteriggioni / San Gimignano Region
Day 20: San Gimignano Region
Day 21: Pisa / Lucca / Florence
Day 22: Florence
Day 23: Venice
Day 24: Venice

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)

Meals

21 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Palermo - Welcome Meeting
Palermo - Welcome Dinner
Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
Erice - Town Visit
Erice - Genovesi Tasting
Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
Scala dei Turchi - Visit
Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
Noto - Guided Walk
Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
Siracusa - Archaeological Park Guided Visit
Catania - Mount Etna Visit
Taormina - Guided Walk
Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission
Polignano a Mare - Welcome Dinner
Alberobello - Half Day Trip
Ostuni - Olive Oil Tasting
Nardo - Walking Tour
Lecce - Walking Tour
Matera - Ipogeo Underground Cistern
Matera - Guided Walking Tour
Pompeii - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Pompeii - Archaeological Site
Rome - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Rome – Coffee Granita (Coffee semi-frozen dessert)
Rome – Guided walking tour
Rome – Nobleman’s home visit and lunch (Exclusive Experience)
Siena - Orientation Walk
Monteriggioni - Orientation Walk
Chianti Region - Gourmet Dinner
San Gimignano - Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting
Florence - Orientation Walk
Pisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walk
Lucca - City Walls & Orientation Walk
Florence - Galleria dell ’Accademia admission
Florence – Highlights of Florence Guided walk
Venice - Orientation Walk including Fondaco Terrace Rooftop
Venice – Traghetto boat ride
Venice - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Palermo and from Venice are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Premium Sicily and Italy in Depth tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium Sicily and Italy in Depth tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 12 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 12 July 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium Sicily and Italy in Depth tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Premium Sicily and Italy in Depth tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
During your trip you will visit numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the shoulders and knees. A light scarf is a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will be able to advise when such clothing is necessary.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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