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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.
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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
This one swings you from Rome to Naples, the home of pizza and gateway to Pompeii, before gliding along the dreamy Amalfi Coast. After falling for Capri and postcard pretty Positano, it's time to head to Sicily for a week of dreamy beaches, incredible food and endless ancient history. This Italian adventure has a little something for everyone. The best part is? You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
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.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Rome
Accommodation
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
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