Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Palermo
PalermoIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo's cathedral
- Cafe-hop for Sicilian sweets
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral - Day 2
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Dinner (Sicilian dishes prepared during cooking class with local wine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of anti-Mafia movement sites
- Teatro Massimo visit
- Cape Market visit
- Piazza della Memoria visit
- Beati Paoli Square visit
- Sicilian cooking class with local chef
- Dinner with prepared dishes and local wine
Optional Activities
- Free morning exploration of alleyways and market squares
Landmarks Teatro Massimo Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square - Day 3
Palermo - Erice - Trapani - Marsala
Palermo - Erice - Trapani - MarsalaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Erice medieval town
- Genovesi tasting (traditional Sicilian pastries)
- Cable car ride from Erice to Trapani
- Travel to Marsala
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Marsala
- Evening stroll through Marsala
Landmarks Erice - Day 4
Marsala - Mazara del Vallo - Scala dei Turchi - Agrigento
Marsala - Mazara del Vallo - Scala dei Turchi - Agrigento- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at boutique hotel)
Included Activities
- Kasbah visit in Mazara del Vallo
- Scala dei Turchi visit
- Travel to Agrigento
- Group dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Mazara del Vallo winding lanes
Landmarks Scala dei Turchi Mazara del Vallo Kasbah - Day 5
Agrigento
Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
- Temple of Hera visit
- Temple of Herakles visit
- Temple of Zeus visit
- Temple of Castor and Pollux visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Agrigento's Old Town
- Visit local cafe
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles Temple of Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux - Day 6
Agrigento - Ragusa - Modica - Noto - Siracusa
Agrigento - Ragusa - Modica - Noto - SiracusaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Ragusa
- Visit to Modica
- Chocolate tasting in Modica
- Guided walking tour of Noto
- Travel to Siracusa
Landmarks Ragusa Modica Noto - Day 7
Siracusa
SiracusaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk through Ortigia
Optional Activities
- Visit Greek theatre
- Visit Roman amphitheatre
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Site stone quarries
- Explore Siracusa town
Landmarks Ortigia Greek Theatre of Siracusa Roman Amphitheatre of Siracusa Neapolis Archaeological Site - Day 8
Siracusa - Mt Etna - Aci Trezza
Siracusa - Mt Etna - Aci Trezza- Meals
- Snack (Granita at Cafe de Mar)
Included Activities
- Mt Etna volcano visit
- Extinct crater walk
- Lava cave exploration with helmets and torches
- Piano Provenzana visit
- Granita at Cafe de Mar
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along Aci Trezza seaside
Landmarks Mt Etna Piano Provenzana Faraglioni dei Ciclopi - Day 9
Aci Trezza - Taormina - Catania
Aci Trezza - Taormina - Catania- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant in Catania)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Taormina
- Greek theatre admission
- Cathedral visit in Taormina
- Farewell dinner in Catania
Optional Activities
- Explore Taormina back streets and gardens during free afternoon
- Drink in Mediterranean sun
- Traditional Sicilian pasta lunch
Landmarks Greek Theatre of Taormina Taormina Cathedral - Day 10
Catania to Bari
Catania to Bari- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant introducing Puglia's cuisine)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Dinner introduction to Puglia's cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town maze-like streets
- Visit Basilica di San Nicola
- Visit local cornetteria for Italian croissant
Landmarks Basilica di San Nicola - Day 11
Bari - Alberobello - Polignano a Mare - Bari
Bari - Alberobello - Polignano a Mare - Bari- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking demonstration lunch in authentic trullo with local woman—Apulian meal with local market ingredients, possibly including focaccia, orecchiette, and bombette)
Included Activities
- Travel to Alberobello by private vehicle
- Guided tour of Alberobello Old Town (Rione Monti and Rione Aia Piccola)
- Church di Sant'Antonio visit
- Cooking demonstration lunch in authentic trullo with local woman
- Visit to Polignano a Mare
- Orientation walk of Bari
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration of Bari
Landmarks Alberobello Church di Sant'Antonio Polignano a Mare - Day 12
Bari - Ostuni - Nardo
Bari - Ostuni - Nardo- Meals
- Lunch (Regional favorites at olive oil farm)
Included Activities
- Olive oil farm visit (active since Roman times)
- Olive oil tasting
- Lunch of regional favorites at olive oil farm
- Visit to Ostuni
- Walking tour of Nardo Old Town
- Exploration of Feature Stay palaces and grounds
Landmarks Ostuni Nardo Old Town - Day 13
Nardo - Lecce - Porto Selvaggio Regional Park
Nardo - Lecce - Porto Selvaggio Regional Park- Meals
- Snack (Aperitivo in Lecce)
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk through Feature Stay's secret garden
- Guided city tour of Lecce with hidden corners and history
- Aperitivo in Lecce
- Private boat trip to Porto Selvaggio Regional Park
- Swimming stops
- Snorkeling stops (snorkeling gear provided)
- Sea caves viewing
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Lecce on own
Landmarks Lecce Porto Selvaggio Regional Park - Day 14
Nardo - Matera
Nardo - Matera- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at winery with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Winery visit with wine tasting
- Lunch at winery
- Travel to Matera
Optional Activities
- Evening walk exploring Matera's churches and traditional restaurants
Landmarks Matera - Day 15
Matera
MateraIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Matera Old Town and sassi houses
- Visit to ancient underground neighborhood with houses, streets, cisterns, and churches
Landmarks Matera Sassi - Day 16
Matera - Pompeii - Naples
Matera - Pompeii - Naples- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner in Naples at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
- Visit to Roman Forum and basilica
- Visit to temples
- Visit to public baths
- Visit to Odeon
- Travel to Naples
- Final dinner in Naples
Landmarks Pompeii Roman Forum of Pompeii - Day 17
Naples
Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional time exploring Naples (requires advance arrangement)








