Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sicilian dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore cathedral
- Cafe-hop for Sicilian sweets
- Explore old town monuments
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral - Day 2
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sicilian dishes prepared during cooking class with local wine)
Included Activities
- Anti-Mafia walking tour
- Visit Teatro Massimo
- Visit Cape Market
- Visit Piazza della Memoria
- Visit Beati Paoli Square
- Sicilian cooking class
- Dinner with local wine
Optional Activities
- Free morning exploration of alleyways
- Free morning exploration of market squares
Landmarks Teatro Massimo Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square - Day 3
Palermo - Erice - Trapani - Marsala
Palermo - Erice - Trapani - Marsala- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Erice
- Genovesi pastry tasting
- Cable car ride from Erice to Trapani
Optional Activities
- Explore Marsala streets at sunset
- Wine tasting of Marsala dessert wines
Landmarks Erice Trapani - Day 4
Marsala - Mazara del Vallo - Scala dei Turchi - Agrigento
Marsala - Mazara del Vallo - Scala dei Turchi - Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mazara del Vallo
- Kasbah visit with winding lanes and murals
- Visit Scala dei Turchi
- Dinner with group at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore kasbah Arab Quarter
Landmarks Mazara del Vallo Scala dei Turchi - Day 5
Agrigento
Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Valley of the Temples
- Visit Temple of Hera
- Visit Temple of Herakles
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Temple of Castor and Pollux
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town alleyways and courtyards
- Visit local cafe for panino
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles - Day 6
Agrigento - Ragusa - Modica - Noto - Siracusa
Agrigento - Ragusa - Modica - Noto - Siracusa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ragusa
- Visit Modica
- Chocolate tasting in Modica
- Guided walking tour of Noto
Optional Activities
- Explore Ragusa
- Explore Modica
Landmarks Ragusa Modica Noto - Day 7
Siracusa
Siracusa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Ortigia
Optional Activities
- Visit Greek theatre
- Visit Roman amphitheatre
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Site
- Explore Siracusa town
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Ortigia Neapolis Archaeological Site - Day 8
Siracusa - Mt Etna - Aci Trezza
Siracusa - Mt Etna - Aci Trezza- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Granita at Cafe de Mar)
Included Activities
- Mt Etna volcano visit
- Extinct crater walk
- Lava cave exploration with helmets and torches
- Visit Piano Provenzana
- Granita at Cafe de Mar with seaside view
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along seaside
Landmarks Mt Etna Piano Provenzana Faraglioni dei Ciclopi - Day 9
Aci Trezza - Taormina - Catania
Aci Trezza - Taormina - Catania- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant with group and leader)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Taormina
- Visit Greek theatre
- Visit cathedral
- Farewell dinner in Catania
Optional Activities
- Explore Taormina back streets and gardens
- Have drink in Mediterranean sun
- Try traditional Sicilian pasta
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks Taormina Taormina Greek Theatre Taormina Cathedral - Day 10
Bari
Bari- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant introducing Puglia's cuisine)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Dinner at local restaurant
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 - Alberobello - Polignano a Mare- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Apulian meal prepared during cooking demonstration, may include focaccia, orecchiette, bombette), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alberobello
- Explore Rione Monti Old Town quarter
- Explore Rione Aia Piccola
- Visit Church of Sant'Antonio
- Cooking demonstration in authentic trullo with local woman
- Lunch from cooking demonstration
- Visit Polignano a Mare
- Orientation walk through Bari
Optional Activities
- Explore Bari Old Town
- Discover local eateries
- Find hidden spots to explore during free evening
Landmarks Alberobello Church of Sant'Antonio Polignano a Mare - Day 12
Bari - Ostuni - Nardo
Bari - Ostuni - Nardo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional specialties), Dinner (Gourmet dinner with local ingredients and Salento cuisine at Palazzo Mignano restaurant)
Included Activities
- Olive oil farm visit with production history
- Olive oil tasting
- Lunch of regional specialties
- Visit Ostuni
- Guided walking tour of Nardo Old Town
- Gourmet dinner with local ingredients
Optional Activities
- Explore Ostuni whitewashed streets
Landmarks Ostuni Nardo - Day 13
Nardo
Nardo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lecce
- Lecce aperitivo
- Private boat trip from Santa Caterina di Nardo
- Porto Selvaggio Regional Park visit
- Swimming stops
- Snorkelling stops with provided gear
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk through secret garden before breakfast
- Free time to explore Lecce independently
Landmarks Lecce Porto Selvaggio Regional Park - Day 14
Nardo - Matera
Nardo - Matera- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Winery visit with wine tasting
- Lunch at winery
Optional Activities
- Explore Matera churches
- Explore traditional restaurants
- Walk around Matera
Landmarks Matera - Day 15
Matera
Matera- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through sassi Old Town
- Visit ancient sassi houses
- Visit Ipogeo underground neighbourhood with houses, streets, cisterns and churches
Landmarks Matera Sassi - Day 16
Matera - Pompeii - Naples
Matera - Pompeii - Naples- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
- Visit Roman villas
- Visit temples
- Visit theatres
- Visit markets
- Visit Roman Forum
- Visit basilica
- Visit public baths
- Visit Odeon
- Dinner in Naples
Landmarks Pompeii Mt Vesuvius - Day 17
Naples - Rome
Naples - Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Grab espresso
- Explore streets if arriving early
- Day 18
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at classic local Roman restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Pantheon interior
- Visit Campo de Fiori
- Granita at local bar
- Lunch at classic local Roman restaurant
- Guided Colosseum tour
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 19
Rome - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region
Rome - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner with local ingredients paying homage to traditional Tuscan dishes with modern twist)
Included Activities
- Early-access Vatican Museums guided tour
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Visit Monteriggioni
- Exploration of Feature Stay historic grounds and artwork
- Gourmet dinner with local ingredients
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteriggioni
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Monteriggioni - Day 20
San Gimignano Region - Siena
San Gimignano Region - Siena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional lunch with cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta at agriturismo), Dinner (Dinner at Feature Stay accommodation)
Included Activities
- Explore San Gimignano medieval Old Town
- Agriturismo winery visit
- Vineyard exploration
- Wine tasting
- Lunch with regional cheese, olive oil and bruschetta
- Siena orientation walk
- Visit Piazza del Campo
- Visit Siena Cathedral area
- Dinner at Feature Stay
Landmarks San Gimignano Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral - Day 21
San Gimignano Region - Pisa - Lucca - Florence
San Gimignano Region - Pisa - Lucca - Florence- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pisa visit and orientation walk
- Lucca guided walk along Renaissance walls
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity at Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Walk cobbled streets in Florence
- Eat gelato in Florence
- Explore Florence atmosphere
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca - Day 22
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Galleria dell'Accademia visit
- View Michelangelo's David
Optional Activities
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Explore Tuscan culinary offerings
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 23
Florence - Venice
Florence - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Venetian farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Venice
- Visit Palazzo Pisani
- Visit Music Conservatory rooftop
- Glass-blowing factory visit
- Venetian farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani Music Conservatory of Venice 
- Day 24
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Venice
