Highlights
Behold the glittering mosaics of Monreale Cathedral.
Journey to the Sassi di Matera, known for its cave dwellings.
Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
Itinerary
Explore the crossroads of civilizations on "Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Taormina, Matera and the Amalfi Coast," a 13-day city sightseeing adventure rich in culture and history. Beginning in Palermo and ending in Rome, this moderately active tour immerses you in Sicily’s ancient wonders and southern Italy’s coastal beauty.
Uncover Palermo’s Moorish and Norman heritage, wander through Cefalù’s seaside splendor, and marvel at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. In Taormina, visit a local winery for a tasting and agriturismo dinner—an authentic taste of Sicilian life. Journey to the ancient cave dwellings of Matera before exploring Sorrento and Positano, the pearls of the Amalfi Coast. Walk in the footsteps of Romans at Pompeii’s evocative ruins.
With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, this group tour’s unique selling point is its artful blend of ancient monuments, spectacular coastlines, and local culinary experiences—making it the perfect package for those eager to soak up the essence of southern Italy and Sicily.
day 1Overnight Flight
The hidden treasures of Southern Italy and Sicily are yours to explore, for it's here you'll find breathtaking scenery, historic cities, centuries-old hilltop villages and iconic cuisine.
day 2Palermo, Sicily
day 3Palermo
day 4Palermo - Agrigento
day 5Agrigento
day 6Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Giardini Naxos
day 7Giardini Naxos
day 8Giardini Naxos
day 9Giardini Naxos - Matera
day 10Matera
day 11Matera - Sorrento
day 12Sorrento
day 13Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome
day 14Rome - Tour Ends
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Customer Reviews
Our tour guide was amazing! My son’s luggage arrived four days late on arrival and our tour guide was able to communicate with the airlines on our behalf and we finally received our luggage at our third hotel. She was very knowledgeable throughout the trip and helpful to our luggage situation. My favorite stops were the ricotta cheese making farm and the buffalo farm!
Reconnecting with a couple of folks with whom we’ve traveled/encountered on previous trips.
Sicilian feast with live music. What a party.
My wife and I do a lot of traveling. We’ve done riverboats and Cruises however I’ve never experienced anything like the trip Collette plan for us. It was phenomenal. Very good procedure and Support prior to leaving. Michaela, our tour manager did an awesome job coordinating and keeping us on a tight schedule that pushed this old couple to the max, but it was worth every minute. Bus driver to excursions blew away even the best luxury cruise lines.. even went out of their way to take a little bump out of the road for us once we got home. Wonderful experience and we will book with them again.
Words can’t even describe how amazing this trip was. Our tour manager Michela did a fabulous job handling everything and giving us all of the Sicilian knowledge we could hope for. She was there for us through it all! This trip wasn’t just a vacation. It was a life changing experience. We went to local farms where we can truly experience the culture and everyday life of Sicilians. We tried so much local food that I would have never thought to try. I have never felt more welcomed in a city as a tourist.
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