Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
RomeOptional Activities
- Visit the Colosseum
- Explore the Roman Forum
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit the Spanish Steps
- Shop on Via Condotti
- Visit Piazza Venezia
- Visit Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica
- Sip espresso at street-side cafes
- Sample gelato around the city
- Dine in Trastevere
- Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
- Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Galleria Borghese - EUR17
- Pantheon - EUR5
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Venezia Palace - EUR17
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Piazza Venezia Vatican City St Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Trastevere - Day 2
Rome to Naples - Pompeii
Rome to Naples - Pompeii- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Naples city center and Spanish Quarter
- Pizza tasting in Naples
- Caffe sospeso experience
Optional Activities
- Naples Archaeological Museum - EUR20
- Naples Duomo - Free
- St Claire's Church and Cloister - EUR7
Landmarks Naples Historic Center Spanish Quarter - Day 3
Pompeii
Pompeii- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site
Optional Activities
- Herculaneum Ruins - EUR16
- Sanctuary of St Mary of the Rosary - Free
- Explore Old Town Pompeii square
Landmarks Pompeii Archaeological Site Herculaneum Mount Vesuvius - Day 4
Pompeii to Sorrento - Mt Vesuvius
Pompeii to Sorrento - Mt Vesuvius- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Crater Rim Walk & Summit Climb on Mt Vesuvius with local volcanology guide
- Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Optional Activities
- Explore Sorrento's piazzas, old streets, cafes and shops
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius Sorrento - Day 5
Sorrento
Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gelato Making Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the marina
- Visit small beaches in Sorrento
- Hydrofoil trip to Capri - EUR44
- Explore Capri's natural grottoes
- Blue Grotto (La Grotta Azzurra) boat trip
Landmarks Sorrento Marina Capri Blue Grotto (La Grotta Azzurra) - Day 6
Sorrento to Amalfi - Minori
Sorrento to Amalfi - Minori- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk across Amalfi town
- Visit Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea
- Visit Chiostro del Paradiso - EUR3
- Valley of the Mills Hike - Free
- Valley of the Dragons hike to Ravello - Free
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Amalfi Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea Ravello Valley of Mills Minori - Day 7
Minori to Positano - Amalfi Coast
Minori to Positano - Amalfi Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk of the Gods Hike (Sentiero degli Dei) - half-day guided hike
- Coastal Ferry Cruise from Positano to Amalfi
Optional Activities
- Explore Positano
- Swim in Positano
- Group celebration dinner
Landmarks Bomerano Sentiero Degli Dei (Path of the Gods) Positano - Day 8
Amalfi to Naples
Amalfi to Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the coast in Naples
- Dine at a local eatery for pizza and local wine
Landmarks Gulf of Naples - Day 9
Naples to Civita
Naples to Civita- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nature-based hike in Civita area
Optional Activities
- Explore Civita village on foot
- Visit local shop for regional delights
- Scenic walks in the hills
Landmarks Civita - Day 10
Civita
Civita- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike Mount Sellaro (Pollino National Park)
- Visit Cerchiara di Calabria
- Visit Byzantine monks sanctuary
- Wildlife spotting in Pollino National Park
Landmarks Mount Sellaro Pollino National Park Cerchiara di Calabria - Day 11
Civita to Tropea
Civita to Tropea- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Tropea
Optional Activities
- Visit the Duomo (Norman Cathedral)
- Visit Museo Diocesano
- Visit Tropea beach
Landmarks Tropea Duomo (Norman Cathedral of Tropea) Museo Diocesano Tropea Beach - Day 12
Tropea to Stromboli
Tropea to Stromboli- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stromboli by Night boat excursion and cruise to Sciara del Fuoco
Optional Activities
- Swim in San Vincenzo
- Shop along main street in San Vincenzo
- Dine at local restaurant in San Vincenzo
Landmarks Stromboli San Vincenzo Sciara del Fuoco (Stream of Fire) Aeolian Islands - Day 13
Tropea to Reggio Calabria
Tropea to Reggio Calabria- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Reggio Calabria
- Visit to National Archaeological Museum of Reggio
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurants for regional cuisine
Landmarks Reggio Calabria National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Aragonese Castle - Day 14
Reggio Calabria to Taormina - Catania
Reggio Calabria to Taormina - Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat excursion along Taormina coast
Optional Activities
- Swim during boat excursion
- Explore Catania's bar culture
- Dinner in Catania
Landmarks Taormina Catania - Day 15
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Catania
- Local granita tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Val di Noto UNESCO World Heritage site
- Group farewell dinner
Landmarks Catania Val di Noto - Day 16
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through cobblestone laneways
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Explore Catania
Landmarks Catania Mount Etna Piazza del Duomo - Day 17
Catania to Syracuse - Mt Etna
Catania to Syracuse - Mt Etna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Etna Day Trip with lava cave visit and crater walk
- Leader-led orientation walk in Syracuse
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse
Landmarks Mount Etna Sartorius Mountains Syracuse - Day 18
Syracuse
Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse streets and architecture
- Boat trip around Ortigia island
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park - EUR17
- Visit Castello Maniace - EUR5
- Visit Cathedral - EUR2
- Visit Archaeological Museum - EUR14
- Dine at local restaurants
- Enjoy granita dessert
Landmarks Syracuse Ortigia Island Neapolis Archaeological Park Castello Maniace Syracuse Cathedral Syracuse Archaeological Museum - Day 19
Syracuse to Agrigento - Noto, Ragusa
Syracuse to Agrigento - Noto, Ragusa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Noto and Ragusa
Optional Activities
- Explore Noto
- Explore Ragusa
- Walk Agrigento historic centre
- Visit Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for sunset views
- Try gelato pecorino in local cafes or patisseries
Landmarks Noto Ragusa Agrigento Valley of the Temples - Day 20
Agrigento - Valley of the Temples
Agrigento - Valley of the Temples- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Valley of the Temples with local guide
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles Temple of Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux Marsala - Day 21
Marsala to Palermo - Erice
Marsala to Palermo - Erice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local sweets tasting in Erice
Optional Activities
- Explore Erice medieval town
- Visit Palermo's small alleyways and market squares
- Visit Palermo's 12th century cathedral
Landmarks Erice Palermo Palermo Cathedral - Day 22
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anti-Mafia Movement walking tour with local guide in Palermo
Optional Activities
- Visit Monreale Cathedral & Cloister - EUR13
- Explore Palermo at own pace
- Group farewell dinner
Landmarks Teatro Massimo Cape Market Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square Monreale Cathedral - Day 23
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo
Landmarks Palermo
