Italian Escape and Sicily

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13 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Rome, Italy

Palermo, Italy

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Highlights

Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.

Capri: Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun.

Amalfi Coast: Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.

Positano: Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.

Catania: Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!

Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.

Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.

Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.

Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.

Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.

Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.

Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.

Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.

Itinerary

Experience the best of Italy’s mainland and Sicily on this 13-day adventure crafted for young adults. Starting in Rome, you’ll journey to Naples—birthplace of pizza and gateway to Pompeii—then glide along the Amalfi Coast to the sun-drenched islands of Capri and Positano. The second half of the trip unveils Sicily’s legendary beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant food scene, with Palermo providing a grand finale. With all accommodations, meals, and transport arranged, you can fully immerse in Italian culture and landscapes. The USP: a tour package that fuses Italy’s iconic cities, coastlines, and island treasures into a single, seamless journey.

day 1Start Rome

Welcome to Rome! Once known as the 'capital of the world' this richly historic, passionate and elegant city will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll meet and greet our Contiki crew and enjoy an included dinner this evening.

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Dinner

Location Visited

Rome

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BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)

day 2Rome to Naples

day 3Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri

day 4Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)

day 5Amalfi Coast to Rome

day 6Rome to Catania

day 7Catania to Taormina

day 8Taormina

day 9Taormina to Syracuse via Noto

day 10Syracuse to Cefal via Valley of the Temples

day 11Cefal

day 12Cefal to Palermo

day 13End Palermo

What's Included

Accommodation

BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)Campus X (or similar) HotelGrand Hotel Salerno (or similar)Katane Palace Hotel (or similar)Villa Esperia (or similar) HotelPanorama Palace Hotel (or similar)Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar)Ibis Styles President (or similar) Hotel

Meals

Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x12)

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

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