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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.
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)Hotel La Giara (or similar)Ibis Styles President (or similar) Hotel
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Itinerary
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 1 - Start 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 2 - Rome to Naples
Today we're headed to another richly historical and cultural city, known for its naturally beautiful sights and excellent cuisine. Here in the ancient city of Pompeii, you'll have the option to partake in a guided walking tour of the fascinating ancient Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius (and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash!). Hello Naples! Well settle down in our beautiful hotel (thats just a few mins from the historic city centre). Today we have the option to take a tour, learn about the city, its history and its food culture.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Pompeii, Naples
Accommodation:Campus X (or similar)
day 3 - Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri
Today we swap city vibes for coastal dreams, chasing some of Europes most glamorous seascapes along the way. Capris up next all dramatic cliffs, luxe cafes, and serious celeb energy. Join the optional cruise for swim stops in turquoise coves thatll have you feeling like youre in a movie. Well roll into the Amalfi Coast after a day of pastel-perfect towns, sun-bleached buildings, and seas so sparkly they could blind you (in the best way).
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast
Accommodation:Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
day 4 - Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)
We've got a free day on the Amalfi Coast! Lucky us. Plus, there's an optional visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano. Amalfis just getting started. Aaaand, were here. You've got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we've all dreamed of.
Rome, were coming back for you! Back in Rome for round three more history, more foodie finds, and more photo ops. Tonight, you can join a local chef to whip up your own pasta masterpiece and then eat every last bite.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Amalfi Coast, Rome
Accommodation:BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar)
day 6 - Rome to Catania
Today we're hopping on a speedy flight to the incomparable isle of Sicily. This colourful mix of baroque piazzas and ancient ruins is your perfect Sicilian welcome. Well explore Catanias UNESCO-listed historic core before sitting down to an included dinner at a local spot.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Rome, Catania
Accommodation:Katane Palace Hotel (or similar)
day 7 - Catania to Taormina
We've got more spectacular Sicilian towns to explore today, as we head from Catania to Taormina. Perched on a mountainside and serving peak Italian elegance, Taormina is all about la dolce vita. Well ride the cable car from the historic centre to its stunning beaches, soak up the sun, and live our best holiday lives. Feeling foodie? Opt for a cooking class with local pros and master Sicilian icons like arancini and cannoli.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Catania, Taormina
Accommodation:Villa Esperia (or similar)
day 8 - Taormina
Todays optional is a total thrill - a ride up Mt Etna (AKA Europes highest active volcano!), passing vineyards and orchards that scream Sicilian magic. Not feeling the volcano vibe? No worries your afternoons free to chill on the beach, explore the ancient Roman theatre, or sip a spritz and watch life drift by in true Italian style.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Taormina
Accommodation:Villa Esperia (or similar)
day 9 - Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
See ya later, Taormina it's time to visit some historical hotspots. Well have some free time to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Syracuse. Famed for its rich ancient Roman and Greek history, with ancient amphitheatres and architecture everywhere you look. Next stop: Noto, Sicilys baroque beauty packed with stunning architecture and legendary landmarks like Corso Vittoria Emanuele. After soaking up the sights, were heading to an organic farm for a Tastes of Sicily experience - think farm-fresh flavours served straight to your plate. And after a long but lovely day, its finally time to hit the hay.
day 10 - Syracuse to Cefal via Valley of the Temples
Heading from Syracuse we'll arrive in the Valley of the Temples, the perfect base to explore another ancient wonder... Leaving Italy without visiting the Valley of the Temples? Impossible. This mystical valley is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological heritage. We'll discover ancient temples, sanctuaries and a necropolis. Arriving in Cefal we'll enjoy another included dinner of Sicilian delicacies.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Syracuse, Valley of the Temples, Cefalu
Accommodation:Hotel La Giara (or similar)
day 11 - Cefal
Cefal is a real gem, home to Sicily's best beaches and most impressive Arabic architecture. Today's all about coastal vibes, soaking up that sun, sea and sand with plenty of water sports to get involved with. If you're feeling a little more zen, why not opt for the coastal cruise and soak up some scenery instead? Later on, we'll stroll the winding cobbled streets and watch fishermen taking stock of the day's bounties, before exploring the town's foodie and nightlife scene.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cefalu
Accommodation:Hotel La Giara (or similar)
day 12 - Cefal to Palermo
It's time to end on a high, as we make our way towards Sicily's sizzling capital. Palermos a vibrant, colourful city with a food scene thatll blow your mind. But its also got a complex history with the Mafia. Today, youll join a walking tour through the historic centre to hear the real story behind Palermos fight against organised crime and the rise of the anti-Mafia movement. Then, well finish strong with a farewell dinner Al Fresco, at the bistro of second chances.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cefalu, Palermo
Accommodation:Ibis Styles President (or similar)
day 13 - End Palermo
Time to head home after one final breakfast together (sob). Hug it out, swap social details and don't be sad. We'll see each other on the road again soon...
