COACH TOUR: Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, take in sweeping views of Naples and relax in Sorrento on this 11-day coach tour. Discover the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a day trip to the island of Capri and take an overnight ferry to the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Here, highlights include sightseeing in the capital of Palermo, wine tasting in Marsala, and a visit to Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Naples, the gateway to Campania, where ancient history meets modern life. Visit the iconic Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As you journey south to Sicily, witness the diverse beauty of the island. Marvel at the ancient Greek ruins in Agrigento's Valley of the Temples. Explore the charming streets of Taormina and take in the breathtaking views of Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano. This tour promises an enchanting blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable journey through two of Italy's most captivating regions
Trip was excellent. Tour Guide, Gus, was fantastic, very knowledgeable, great communicator, and made sure all of our needs were met.
Food and wine tour could not have been better. Never really liked many wines but the tastings proved me wrong. The agricultural farms were great and the food fresh and abundant.
Villages were quaint. Castle was very interesting - 34 generations living in it and continuously running a vineyard and producing wine since 1141 is unbelievable!
Looking into another food tour in another country.
Gave accommodations less rating because hotels were in old buildings and they made due with space available:
1) First 2 nights in Hotel Bologna, the room was very, very small and had 2 twin beds aligned in tandem against one wall - would not have fit any other way,
2) Hotel Le Cisterna, last 3 nights, walls were so thin we could hear every word people next door said.
A trip like this depends on many factors especially the guide and travel companions. In this case we were so fortunate to have Fabio Giorlando as our exceptional guide. Our travel companions were terrific! The itinerary was varied and interesting. The family run businesses we visited warmly welcomed us and shared their stories and food/wine experiences.
The food and restaurant choices were enjoyable. It was very nice that Fabio arranged reservations at restaurants for the meals not covered by the tour making it easy for us to decide whether to eat there or elsewhere (we always ate there and the food and venue were always good.)