Rome, Naples & Sicily Highlights - 11 days Tour by On The Go Tours

11 daysDuration

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40 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Rome, Italy

Ends

Taormina, Italy

Highlights

Rome - Enjoy a hop-on hop-off panoramic bus tour of the historic Italian capital, taking in highlights including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain

Pompeii - Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of Pompeii, a city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption

Capri - Discover the famous Blue Grotto sea cave (weather permitting) and enjoy plenty of free time to explore the island at leisure

Palermo - Explore the capital of Sicily on a guided sightseeing tour and enjoy lots of free time to take in the sights at your pace

Agrigento - Visit the Valley of the Temples, which is home to an outstanding collection of Greek temples and other ruins, including the iconic Temple of Concordia

Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily

Taormina - Take in grumbling Mount Etna, one of Europe's most active volcanoes - conditions permitting, opt for a hike up to the summit

Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily

Taormina - Take in grumbling Mount Etna, one of Europe's most active volcanoes - conditions permitting, opt for a hike up to the summit

Itinerary

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.

day 1 - Welcome to Rome!

Welcome to Italy! On arrival in Rome, make your own way to our start hotel. Start seeing the sights of Rome straight away with your hop on hop off bus ticket.

Sit back and relax on the open-top panoramic bus and spot your favourite city landmarks from a different viewpoint. Perhaps hop off the bus to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck and taste some authentic Italian gelato, before getting back on the bus to head to next stop or simply enjoy the views of Rome from the comfort of the bus. Once you have seen all the sights from the bus, enjoy the rest of the evening before heading back to the hotel.

OverNight:Rome

day 2 - Rome to Sorrento

Rome - Sorrento. Setting off from Rome, we head south, passing through Lazio and Campania to reach Sorrento. On arrival in this pretty coastal city, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Sorrento. Perhaps enjoy some shopping, or sample some local limoncello. This evening, dinner is included - please dress smartly (jacket for men) as it is a formal dinner!

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Sorrento

day 3 - Capri

Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento. Today we explore the beautiful and exclusive Mediterranean island of Capri. Weather permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto sea cave by row boat. You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) and free time to explore the island. Capri was a summer home for the Roman emperor Augustus and today is popular with celebrities. After our visit, we return to Sorrento.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Sorrento

day 4 - Pompeii & Palermo

Sorrento - Pompeii - Palermo. After a final breakfast in Sorrento, we head to the ruined city of Pompeii for a guided tour. In the year 79 AD, the residents of Pompeii, a prosperous and sophisticated Roman city, were going about their day. Suddenly and without warning, the normally quiet Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city in up to 6 metres of ash and pumice. Whilst many Pompeiians escaped, approximately 2,000 people were buried and perished. The ash perfectly preserved the city, and on our guided tour we will see some of the surviving artifacts, mosaics and buildings, and will find out more about the eruption and what life was like in the city before this fateful day.

After our tour, we drive to the port of Naples, and board the overnight ferry to Palermo, capital of Sicily. Note that dinner and breakfast are not included on the ferry, but can be purchased onboard.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Overnight ferry

day 5 - Palermo free time

We arrive in Palermo and disembark the ferry before transferring to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to head out and explore Palermo.

Meals:1 Dinner

OverNight:Palermo

day 6 - Monreale & Palermo sightseeing

This morning we visit Monreale, located in the fertile valley of La Conca d'Oro and renowned for its almonds, citrus fruits, and olive oil. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral and there will be time for some lunch and shopping if you choose.

Returning to Palermo, we enjoy a guided walking tour of the Sicilian capital. This 3,000-year-old city has a rich history which our local guide will share with you. Step back in time as we explore the narrow streets of the Old Town and visit the impressive Palermo Cathedral. After our tour, you will have free time to further sightsee independently.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Palermo

day 7 - Medieval Erice & Agrigento

Palermo - Erice - Marsala - Agrigento. We enjoy a busy day of Sicilian sightseeing today! Departing Palermo, we head to the medieval village of Erice, where little has changed since the 6th century. Hewn into the side of Monte San Giuliano, Erice offers incredible views and delightful labyrinthine lanes to explore.

We then continue to a traditional tavern in the wine-producing region of Marsala. Here we can visit the wine cellar before enjoying included wine tasting and lunch. Then it's onwards to Agrigento, on Sicily's south coast.

This afternoon we visit the Valley of the Temples, one of the most outstanding surviving examples of Ancient Greek architecture in the world. We take in the incredible Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Jupiter, which was once the largest Doric temple ever constructed. Reaching our hotel, the evening is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Agrigento

day 8 - Ragusa

Agrigento - Ragusa. Today we drive to the hilltop town of Ragusa. Here we visit the enchanting historical centre, known for its Baroque palaces and churches. We see the old gate of San Giorgio, and the Giardini Iblei, a picturesque public garden with sweeping views of the surrounding area. Then we head to Piazza Pola to visit the Baroque Church of San Giuseppe, a hidden gem in the city. We also see the elegant Cathedral of San Giorgio and Cosentini Palace, a beautiful Baroque villa protected by UNESCO.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Ragusa

day 9 - Syracuse

Ragusa - Noto - Syracuse - Taormina. Our first stop after departing Ragusa this morning is the picturesque town of Noto. We visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, rebuilt in the years following an earthquake in 1990.

Driving along the coast, we then reach Syracuse, at Sicily's southeastern tip. Here we visit Ortygia, an island that is also home to Syracuse's oldest area, with lots of medieval streets and Baroque architecture to admire. There is free time to explore this fascinating and historic area. Continuing to Taormina, the evening is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Taormina

day 10 - Mount Etna & Taormina free time

Today we visit the largest active volcano in Europe - Mount Etna. This stratovolcano last erupted in 2022, and you may well see signs of volcanic activity including smoke billowing from the top of the volcano. On our visit, we learn about this volcanic activity and see the lava fields from previous eruptions. Weather and conditions permitting, we have the opportunity to hike to the summit, 1,800m above sea level.

Returning to Taormina, the rest of the day is free for you to explore this hilltop coastal town. We recommend visiting the Ancient Greek amphitheatre, Teatro Antico di Taormina, which is still in use today.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Taormina

day 11 - Taormina

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before our Sicilian adventure comes to an end.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Rome, Naples & Sicily Highlights - 11 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star hotels & 1 night overnight ferry to Palermo

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinnersVisit of a historic wine cellar, lunch and wine tasting in Marsala

Transport

Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing

Others

Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic bus day ticket to explore the sights of RomeGuided sightseeing with expert guides in Pompeii, Capri, Palermo, Agrigento, and SyracuseVisit to the Blue Grotto in CapriNote: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 40 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

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Skip the line entrance tickets to PompeiiEntrance tickets to archaeological sites mentioned in itinerary

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