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Palermo, Italy
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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.
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.
Great local guides, TD very informative. Mt Etna and Pompeii were the highlight of my tour. To actually be in the town where The Godfather was filmed was a great experience. From coastline to countryside I loved seeing the landscape change. Enjoyed hearing the history/stories of places we visited. This was my second trip with Trafalgar. Purchased my tour from the last minute deals. Consultant made my purchase so easy checking my information Making sure I received all the discounts I was entitled to being a return customer. Would recommend Trafalgar to anyone who is considering a coach tour.
The trip was great - covered a lot of territory and had interesting and fun extra excursion tours. There is quite a bit of steep walking and steps so it is not for everyone.
I don't think I would change anything. The pace was comfortable, the sites were historical and interesting, the landscape, wow what breath taking sceneries! Our tour guide and coach driver made us feel safe and well informed. Well organized. As the old saying goes "why fix it if it ain't broke". This trip and the other trips we've purchased through Trafalgar have all been great value for our money.
Fantastic trip. Lots to see and do. It is very busy, however you can choose what you wish to do. This itinerary covers a lot of miles and there is a fair amount of time on the bus. A warning though if you can’t walk a lot this may not be the trip for you. Southern Italy and Sicily are very hilly, lots of up and down hills. I would have preferred to see some vineyards or working farms that produce the olives or lemons.
Daily excursions were good. It would be nice to have name tags. You meet a lot of people very quickly and name tags would help.
Well paced itinerary to interesting locations. Great Tour Director, Anna and Driver Antonio made the trip enjoyable. Wonderful food, wine and treats.
This tour has everything: the scenery, the food, the history & the fun! Prepare to fall in love with Sicily! Our native Sicilian tour guide and driver made everyday special. I had a great time! Recommended.
This was such a well-run and memorable tour — everything was thoughtfully planned and smoothly executed, which made it easy to just relax and enjoy the experience. It fully met (and even exceeded) my expectations, especially thanks to our amazing tour director and driver, who went above and beyond to make the trip smooth, fun, and informative. The local guides were also incredibly knowledgeable and added so much depth to each stop. If you’re thinking about visiting Southern Italy and Sicily, I can’t recommend this tour highly enough — it’s a fantastic way to experience the region.
The trip included all the special places to visit in Sicily. We took all the add-ons so we wouldn't miss anything. It was a little expensive, but worth it.
Enjoyable trip, wonderful guide . Fantastic group
The itinerary was full each day, busy with beach and hillside towns to explore. Trafalgar’s bus transportation from place to place was very comfortable and afforded time to rest and enjoy the scenery between stops.
A good mixture of history and information together with down time to explore at our own pace
We had the best group of people on our bus. They made the trip such a great time. *personal info removed by Feefo* our tour guide was the best she was funny and kept us to our time schedule. This was our second trip with this company and we would definitely do another one.
The hotels were supposedly 4 stars. I highly doubt Johanna Park Hotel is a 4 star hotel in terms of service, quality of hotel, and location. The service was poor and front desk person was rude. There was loud banging at past 10pm and when I complained the front desk person pretended he could not understand me. I had the worst food/meal in Italy also at this hotel- dry chicken, leathery fish, unrecognizable soup or watery pasta dish. Trafalgar prides their hotels being close to the city center yet this hotel was not and we could not explore since it did not seem to be walkable area. The free farewell dinner just so so. We were in Italy - finding good meals should be easy. Being My Guest at Daniela's farm was one of the best meals I had.
Very active itinerary. Beautiful. Great dinning. Our tour director was wonderful.
Loved being taken on this tour by a native Italian. Enjoyed tour greatly.
This was a great 10 day tour of Southern Italy & Sicily. All places I had never been before. Pompeii was my WOW moment, it has always been on my bucket list. The Trafalgar staff, Tour Director and our Driver, were awesome! I enjoyed discussions on Italian and Sicilian culture, education and food as Simone drove us safely around some of the smallest roads!!! All the food provided and experienced on our own were top notch. I also enjoyed meeting new travelers from across the globe and even some from our own backyards. The optional tours were all worth the extra $$ to fully experience Southern Italy and Sicily. This was my first Trafalgar tour and I would highly recommend them as a tour company.
We had great time on our tour. The tour director and bus driver were terrific and were so helpful with my wheelchair. The bus driver had it opened and waiting for me at every stop. He and the tour director assisted me with my wheelchair so I was part of the tour at every stop. My husband and I appreciate all the assistance they gave me. They worked hard to take care of the needs of each person on the tour. was knowledgeable and shared all his expertise with our group. was a super driver even when he had to drive the bus in some challenging situations. Thanks to both of them for making this trip a memorable one.
Hotels should be upgraded and in the city, not outside or up the hill Easy access to the city is important, so you can see the local area and people
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.