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Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy
Highlights
Explore Rome, the ancient capital of Italy
Visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii's UNESCO ruins
Enjoy free days to roam along the Amalfi Coast, Taormina, and Palermo
Discover Alberobello's iconic Trulli houses and Matera's cave city
Itinerary
Southern Italy and Sicily beckon with their distinctive charm and remarkable heritage on the Highlights of Southern Italy & Sicily tour. Beginning and ending in Rome, this 10-day trip is tailored for those who relish cultural exploration and moderate activity. Guided visits reveal the grandeur of ancient Rome and the volcanic wonders of Mount Vesuvius, while free days along the Amalfi Coast and in Taormina and Palermo invite leisurely discovery at your own rhythm. Highlights include the haunting ruins of Pompeii, the storybook trulli of Alberobello, and the ancient cave dwellings in Matera—a true feast for the curious traveler. This tour package brings together a tapestry of UNESCO sites, dazzling coastlines, and local flavors, creating an unparalleled journey through Italy’s southern heartlands. Designed with experienced travelers and seniors in mind, it balances structure and flexibility, allowing you to savor regional cuisine, connect with fellow travelers, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of southern Italian traditions. The unique selling point here is the chance to experience both famed destinations and lesser-known gems in one seamless, enriching itinerary.
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Customer Reviews
Very Good
Pretty good tour; learnt so much about the history of the places visited; experienced amazing landscapes, sights. Guided tours were good and informative.
Very Good
Tours by similar companies range in price, but I always feel that I get a honest fair price and accomodations from Expat Explore. This tour was exceptional for seaside accomodations, but you get what you pay for. So many memorable stops were chosen, with the right amount of time to explore them, either with a walking tour with a local ""guide"", as well as on your own, or both. I was surprised at the natural beauty of So. Italy (as well as Sicily), and historical significance going back to pre Roman times. This trip I will remember for a long time!
Very Good
We really enjoyed the trip and the tour .
Excellent
The tour guide Roma was amazing, so much information on the sites visited on the tour
Excellent
Helpful Tour Guide and Bus Driver made the Tour a pleasure
Excellent
The accommodations were not always perfect, however, Roma managed to lift our spirits and fill our hearts with the knowledge and appreciation of each location and made where we stayed irrelevant. This travel had a cohesiveness that existed because of respect and rapport that Roma built with each of us.
Excellent
Amazing experience exploring mount Etna and the delicious wine and specialty dishes of Sicily.
Very Good
Great way to experience the south of Italy and Sicily. Tour coach driver truly amazing …. how he could navigate around is something I would never want to do. The tour certainly takes in the highlights covering historical sites, food markets, exceptional shopping opportunities. All hotels are of a good standard and meals on tour very good. The highlight was the lunch included with the Mt Etna tour and the Palermo markets. Get ready to walk, swim, shop, eat and have some memorable moments.
Excellent
Great itinerary. Victoria, Fillip and Moona were gave us lots of information on the cities we visited and advice on what we could do in our free time. The optional tour of Mt Etna and lunch at a winery was a highlight for me. Our driver Matteo was very competent especially on all those hairpin bends on narrow roads!
Excellent
Amazing adventure and education at the same time despite the global heat wave impacting travelers. Guide us absolutely knowledgeable and attentive, yet, fun!
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