Highlights
Explore Pompeii, Capri, Taormina, Agrigento and Palermo
Discover Sorrento and Erice
Visit the excavations at Pompeii, Greek theatre at Taormina, the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, Erice, Monreale Cathedral
View the fortress town of Enna and Palermo Cathedral
Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri
Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.
Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
Acireale: Daniela and her family will welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest', treating you like cherished family member. She'll share stories about life on the farm and interesting information about the house and the lemon and orange groves. After a drink, enjoy her home-cooked cuisine, served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality.
Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.
Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
Acireale: Daniela and her family will welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest', treating you like cherished family member. She'll share stories about life on the farm and interesting information about the house and the lemon and orange groves. After a drink, enjoy her home-cooked cuisine, served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality.
Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Itinerary
Southern Italy and Sicily shine on this mesmerizing 10-day city sightseeing tour from Rome to Palermo. Discover the rich heritage of Agrigento, savor Sicilian wine on Mount Etna’s slopes, and lose yourself in Erice’s medieval streets. Designed for travelers who seek cultural richness and relaxed exploration, the tour package covers comfortable accommodation, meals, and transport. The unique highlight is the blend of ancient history and local gastronomy, offering a taste of Italy’s sun-kissed south and vibrant island life. If you long for an Italian journey steeped in tradition and flavor, this trip is your ideal gateway.
day 1Welcome to Rome
Ciao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own. Have a stroll around the city centre before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening.
day 2Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and Sorrento
day 3Cruise to the Isle of Capri
day 4Cross the Strait to Sicily
day 5Greek Theatre and More in Taormina
day 6Taormina Riviera Your Way
day 7Journey to Ancient Agrigento
day 8Explore Erice and on to Palermo
day 9Enjoy the Views in Monreale
day 10Journey Home
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Customer Reviews
The tour director rotated the seating on the bus, posting the seating every morning; however, as is usual, toward the end of the tour, people began sitting where they wished. I never saw seating at the front of the bus...oh well, the views from the back were ok. This travel group is famous for laying out a plan at the initial meeting prior to the first trip, and then it's heck for those of us who follow the rules after we're run down by those who don't even know how to spell "manners" or proper etiquette. The trip directors should grow a pair...don't make rules if you don't intend to enforce them. This trip turned out to be for those who love to shop....not me....I wanted to see the sights. With one exception, the hotels were very lackluster. One of the hotels was a dump, mold on walls, cracks in the walls and baseboards.....another two night stay was at a hotel where teens and younger people played in the streets outside our room until 10 pm both nights. All in all, I must agree with my friends from Australia......I'm done....I'll do my own trip the next time.
We saw a lot of beautiful places! It would have been nice to have had longer than 45 minutes to stay in some of the smaller villages along the way. We were very disappointed that we missed Cefalu due to a construction issue, as that was a city with family ties. Palermo was underwhelming. Sorrento and Capri were amazing! The first hotel in Rome was very nice, as were the ones by the beach. The farm/restaurant excursions were very good, but it would have been nice to have had a cooking class as an optional excursion. There were a lot of excursions that you had to pay for and were not included with the tour, so if you did not go on them, then you missed seeing something. That was disappointing especially, from a financial standpoint. The church in Menoula (?) was the most beautiful church I have ever seen! Tour guide was good and driver was excellent!
Nice trip. Very busy early to late day. Hotels were not ideal at all
It was a wonderful experience and cannot wait to visit Italy again. The optional tours and the local tour guides made the experience unforgettable.
The tour was excellent. Excellent and professional staff with great knowledge of the areas visited. Accommodation, meals and extras along the way were fantastic. Had a wonderful time.
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